Listen "Family, Faith, and Crisis Care: A Conversation with the Purkeys"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Alex sits down with Matthew Purkey, CEO of Josiah White’s, and his daughter Micah. The Purkey family recently made the move from Fort Wayne to Wabash, embracing rural life and all the community has to offer.For more than 175 years, Josiah White’s has been helping families and children in crisis, in transition, and in need of support through its accredited and comprehensive continuum of foster care, residential treatment, and family preservation programs.Hear how Matthew is leading the mission of this historic organization while also planting roots in Wabash County with his family. It’s a conversation about leadership, legacy, and what it means to not only guide an organization but to live fully within its mission, centered in faith.Follow Matthew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-purkey-074b20146/Learn more about Josiah White's: https://josiahwhites.org/If you enjoyed the ThriveIN Wabash County Podcast, be sure to download and subscribe to future episodes. Be sure to follow the podcast's journey on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. A special thank you to our supporters: The City of Wabash, Lisa Gilman Investment Fund, Sandra Kunkel Trust, Mark & Amy Ford, PaperWorks Industries, the Community Foundation of Wabash County, and Visit Wabash County for making this podcast possible. This podcast is produced in partnership with Destination Wabash County.We believe in the power of supporting others. If you would like us to speak in your community or hop on a conference call, please email us at [email protected] and we will gladly set up a time!
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