October 2023 Newsletter - Second Chance Journal - Emerge Recovery & Trade Initiative

Brighter Days...because of you!

Thank you for Supporting Brighter Days!

1 Courageous Story

20 Sponsors & Table Hosts

350 Wonderful Guests

$289,000 Raised ...so far

to rebuild lives and restore hope!

Continue the Journey

One Courageous Story

DAYTON - As a person in long-term recovery, Tiffanie Williams said she had a rocky start to life. “When you’re a child living in a home with drug addicts, you learn about survival,” she told the audience at the Embrace the Journey fundraiser in Dayton on Saturday. "I did survive, but only by the grace of God and people who care."

Read the rest of Tiffanie's Story

Listen to these inspirational songs performed by Mylie Azbill and Andrea Olivas.

Leaving on a Good Note

Doug Sorrell has had a pretty good run over the past half a century working with area nonprofits. The well-known local auctioneer recently wrapped up his 45-year career — but not before at least one more big night, which he spent helping Emerge.

Hope is on the way!

Jim Tressel (former head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes) sent a heartwarming message for the attendees of our #brighterdays event, Embrace the Journey!

Watch the Video HERE