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Jake of All Trades
‘Jake of All Trades’Emerge’s own Jake Shelley named ‘Person of the Year’ by local MHRB XENIA — Rock bottom looks different for everyone. For Jake Shelley, it was a traumatic near-death experience several years ago that finally forced him to look at his life and make...
PART THREE – Be Still: A Chef’s Story of Faith and Second Chances
“God told me to Be Still." In part three of this three-part series, Anthony realizes that everything he needs is right here at Emerge. He doesn’t have to keep running or searching. We hope Anthony’s story will inspire you to make a year-end gift to Emerge. The Gift of...
PART TWO – From the Kitchen to Recovery: Anthony’s Fight for Freedom
“I’m tired of getting high. My journey lands me at Emerge.” In part two of this three-part series, Anthony realizes that he is tired of running from life. He reaches out for help and gets connected to the team at Emerge. We hope Anthony’s story will inspire you to...
PART ONE – On the Run: A Chef’s Journey to Recovery and Redemption
“I kept moving, but I wasn’t chasing my dreams. ”My lifestyle kept me on the run…” In this three-part series, meet Anthony, a talented chef who spent many years crafting his skills in restaurants all over the country. A native Daytonian, Anthony realized at a young...
Emerge Named Finalist for Jeff’s Heroes Initiative
Emerge Named Finalist for Jeff’s Heroes InitiativeAnother unexpected surprise came from an email in early October from the Director of Marketing at Jeff Schmitt Auto Group. Cody Pinnick shared: “I am excited to share the great news that Emerge Recovery & Trade...
Levitt Pavilion Brings Music to Emerge
A Night of Blues and Connection: Levitt Pavilion Brings Music to Emerge“There is something magical that happens through live music. As dozens of guys from all walks of life, gathered under the pavilion on October 26 and the music started, there was an indescribable...
THE TRADES INSTITUE receives funding from the state for micro credentials
The Trades Institute receives funding from the state for micro credentialsTrade school at Emerge the only organization selected in Greene County XENIA — The Trades Institute at the Emerge Center was recently selected as one of 16 training providers located across...
New Program Update
New Program UpdateEmerge is excited to share that our faith-based programming launched in November. Our desire is to provide a new path to recovery (complementing our established traditional 12-Step pathway) that is clinically-sound and integrates Christian faith and...
Embrace the Journey 2024 Recap
Teamwork makes the dream work!!XENIA — With several hundred community leaders in attendance and more than $370,000 having been raised so far, the third annual “Embrace the Journey” Signature Fundraising Event at Emerge Recovery & Trade Initiative is being...