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MANITOWOC: How can drug-dependent women be reborn?

February 16, 2023

I want to build my own business here.,And eventually reunite with my two children.。I want to work hard for us to live a good life.,And give them everything I don't have.。

In a nondescript bungalow in Hagerstown, Maryland.,It is the home of a group of girls who have been marginalized by society.。
Everyone here has graduated from substance abuse treatment through the local Brook House program.,The first steps towards independence are now being taken,Full-time employment at the Manitowoc facility
According to statistics,The majority of women's substance abuse is not due to personal desire.。

Brook House was founded in 2019.,Community-based for adult women in the early stages of substance abuse recovery、Safe、Stable and emotionally supportive living environment。

Brook House's Kevin And Dana Simmers Have a deep personal relationship。2015,After many failed attempts at internal rehabilitation.,Their daughter Brooke died of a drug overdose.。

“It was then,We decided to make her dream come true.,To have a treatment room where women are treated with dignity and respect.,And provide them with honest rehabilitation opportunities.,”Kevin said。

Since the establishment of Brook House,,Manitowoc has been a corporate sponsor.。2022,The company provides job training and employment in welding and assembly operations for women who graduate from the therapeutic portion of the Brook House program,Strengthened commitment。
“We believe that the three key factors for women to succeed in recovery are for them to haveSocial skills、Job training and life goals。We are looking for regional employers who can provide opportunities for our graduates.,That's when Manitowoc stepped forward.。”Founder KevinSay so。

In Hagerstown“Manitowoc House”Is a transition home for employees before they enter fully independent living。The house was purchased by Brook House.,And has undergone a major renovation.,Primarily through community donations。In addition to the main treatment house, also located in Hagerstown,,It is one of three residences operated by the scheme.。

“Manitowoc believes in the mission of Brook House.,We recognize the challenges these women face as they re-enter the workforce.。As one of the leading manufacturers in the region,We want to be part of the solution by providing them with training and jobs.,These trainings and jobs can not only provide a sustainable income.,It also offers unlimited potential.。

Clarissa T. It's one of the residents.,After coming to Brooke House after years of substance abuse.,Her life has changed dramatically.。Now,Clarissa Graduated from therapy and enrolled in a six-week welding school in Manitowoc,Take immense pride in starting over。

“Using your own hands to assemble equipment has been well received by everyone in Manitowoc in this heavy manufacturing environment.,This is a satisfying thing.,Especially when I'm a woman and I have a background like this.。I want to build my own business here.,And eventually reunite with my two children.。I just want to work hard for us to live a good life.,Give them everything I don't have.。”

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