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From recovery to workforce: How one nonprofit hires from within

By Madison Ginsberg

December 5, 2025 at 3:29 PM EST

Each year, Marion County tackles high rates of opioid-involved overdoses. But this year, one nonprofit organization received funding to fight the crisis. The organization Wear Gloves tells a story like no other. Wear Gloves is primarily run by people who have overcome addiction, capturing the hearts and hopes of many.

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