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 looks to partner with local companies needing skilled help
Emerge looks to partner with local companies needing skilled help XENIA TOWNSHIP — With community leaders planning to open the world’s first vocational community for people in recovery and youth emancipated from foster care this spring,...
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...
AKA Construction awarded $1 million bid to renovate Emerge facility
From left to right, Lead Architect Michael Huff stands with AKA Construction Owner Amy Gostomsky and Emerge Co-founders Kip Morris and Chris Adams.Emerge Co-founder Doug Van Dyke, left, reviews paperwork with the electrician, Rob Sanders,...
‘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,...
Christian Life Center excited about the potential at Emerge
Christian Life Center excited about the potential at Emerge CLC Awards $175,000 God-Sized Vision Grant to fund non-profit recovery center and trade school XENIA TOWNSHIP — When Patrick McKee of Christian Life Center (CLC) first visited the Emerge...
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...
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...
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,...
Emerge and Five Star Home Services join the ‘Be the Essential’ campaign
Emerge and Five Star Home Services join ‘Be The Essential’ campaign XENIA — Because finding qualified employees willing to show up and work is so challenging for businesses right now, one area business leader and longtime broadcaster is launching...