Ironing Money

By:   Dennis Scott Farmer
Imprint:   BookBaby
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 228mm,  Width: 152mm, 
Weight:   272g
ISBN:   9798350912326
Pages:   172
Publication Date:   07 September 2023
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Dennis S. Farmer, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Legacy Village, LLC, was raised in Shafter, a small farming town in California's Central Valley area. At 24, he took an entry level position with the State of California and was promoted through the budgetary and accounting fields to become the Head of Accounting for Kern Valley State Prison. Through his late 20's, a struggle with alcohol became more pronounced and by his early 30's, alcohol began to affect his personal and professional life. Mr. Farmer's addiction to alcohol resulted in two failed marriages and was taking an increasing toll on his professional life and personal health. It was here that he entered rehab for the first time. A second failed attempt at sobriety led him on a dangerous and destructive two-year path that almost cost his life. At 135 pounds, with serious health troubles, Mr. Farmer found his way into treatment a third and final time. It was during this final treatment experience that despite sound advice against making long-term plans, Mr. Farmer had a vision for more accessible and affordable care in his own community. Born of his personal experience having a difficult time finding help, he felt led to the design and building of Legacy Village. With the success of the flagship location of Legacy Village, LLC - the Oregon Street Recovery Center the opportunity to relocate came in 2020. The new location, with more than 25 acres of land and ample therapeutic spaces was an answer to prayer and soon, with some bittersweet moments, the entire operation was relocated to Nipomo, California. Mr. Farmer's love of Country and unwavering gratitude for those who served this Nation led to a fundamental shift in 2020, making Legacy Village an exclusive veteran and active-duty only facility. In January 2022, Legacy Village secured its new and permanent location on 10 Acres in Arroyo Grande, California. Mr. Farmer has remarried his wife Erica and together they are raising a blended family with children Leila, Alyssa, Emily, and Anthony. Mr. Farmer, in addition to his leadership of Legacy Village, is an active member of the Vanguard Christian Center Board of Directors.