Press Releases at Emerge

We are dedicated to sharing inspiring stories happening right here at Emerge. Here, we aim to shed light on the journeys of individuals who have overcome challenges and found hope in their lives. We also highlight partners that are bringing valuable expertise, resources, and support to help us further our mission.  Through these stories, we hope to inspire others and create a sense of community.

Emerge awarded grant to improve community 

Emerge awarded grant to improve community 

Five Star Home Services Plumber Walt Olinger drills a hole into a crawlspace at the men's recovery area at Emerge Recovery & Trade Initiative, 2960 W. Enon Road, Xenia, to install a water line. Renovations should take a couple more months as...

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‘Exceptional People’ Recognized by MHRB 

‘Exceptional People’ Recognized by MHRB 

‘Exceptional People’ Recognized by MHRB  Emerge co-founder honored at annual awards ceremony  SPRINGFIELD — When Kip Morris was 16 years old, he came home one day to find something so unspeakably tragic that words utterly fail to describe it,...

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Meet our Founders: Episode 3 – Kip Morris

Meet our Founders: Episode 3 – Kip Morris

Meet the Founders Series Kip Morris CEO of Five Star Group, which includes Five Star Home Services and Five Star Mechanical Solutions Born and raised in: Pickerington, Ohio  Kip has been married to his wife, Jill Morris, for 10 years; the couple...

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Meet Our Founders – Episode 2:  Doug Van Dyke

Meet Our Founders – Episode 2: Doug Van Dyke

Meet the Founders Series Doug Van Dyke Managing partner, Van Martin Roofing, and Board President of Emerge Recovery & Trade Initiative Born and raised in: Dayton Ohio  Doug is the father of two girls, Cameron, 23, and Ava, 16. He’s been...

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Meet our Founders:  Episode 1 – Chris Adams

Meet our Founders: Episode 1 – Chris Adams

Meet the Founders Series Chris Adams Started Narrow Path Plumbing in 2011, which merged with Five Star Plumbing Group in 2022. Born and raised in: Xenia, Ohio  Chris has been married to his wife, Erin Adams, for 23 years. They have nine children,...

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