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Emily’s Hope Ribbon Cutting – September 2025 Chamber News


Emily’s Hope is a nonprofit dedicated to ending the stigma of substance use disorder through awareness, prevention and by removing financial barriers to treatment. Founded in memory of Angela Kennecke‘s daughter, Emily, who tragically died from fentanyl poisoning, it acts to save lives and bring hope to families affected by addiction and overdose.

L to R: Jeff Rink, Mindy Kroll, Kelly Nyberg, Monica Holtrop, Angela Kennecke (president and CEO), Jim Entenman (board chair), Madison Godschalk and Michael Geheren.