In early 2023 Joe Hubbard, the director of Standing in the Gap, a local men’s addiction recovery center, reached out to Warrensburg Main Street to see how they could volunteer and be involved in giving back to the community. Our organization came up with ideas and options, and the men of Standing in the Gap showed up more than we could have imagined. Standing in the Gap was nominated for the Community Partner of the Year for their hours of service and dedication to Warrensburg Main Street. They volunteer every month with our organization no matter the task or job. They are always willing to show up and serve our community. Standing in the gap came in groups of three to ten plus on the first weekend of each month ready to give back to Downtown Warrensburg. Standing in the gap volunteered for 10 months of Downtown Clean Up, Star Theater Clean Out, Burg Fest Street Fair, and Dickens’ Christmas and continued to support the events held by Main Street. They share our free events with their recovery community and help spread awareness of Warrensburg Main Street. We are excited to continue this partnership with the group of community members and strengthen our collaboration in the future.