"Men who are overcoming addictions and homelessness are taught to build handcrafted wood furniture. It’s no secret that the Midwest has been hit hard by the opioid epidemic. Lost jobs and low wages contribute to feelings of hopelessness that can lead some people to use and prevent them from getting clean, but one Indiana shop is trying to change that by employing people who have just completed rehab and teaching them to make high-quality wood furniture. "This all began just as a simple prayer asking the Lord if he'd have us do something about the men who were coming out of addiction and having trouble finding a job," David Palmer, the founder of Purposeful Design, told IndyStar. Palmer started the program four years ago. He trains the men, giving them a valuable life skill and much-needed accountability in early sobriety. Recently, he received a $25,000 grant from The Faith & Action Project, which aims to cut poverty in Indianapolis." READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE