Our recovery community came together for a warm Thanksgiving Dinner 🍽️💛 filled with connection, gratitude, and hope. Families, friends, volunteers, and peers shared a delicious meal 🍴 and meaningful time together.

A huge thank-you to our sponsors — Cotton’s Silkies, Mid Atlantic Septic, and Bing’s Bake & Brew — for making this special gathering possible. 🥄❤️

Voices of Hope welcomed On Our Own of Maryland for a two-day WRAP Basics training, giving our staff meaningful tools to support their own wellness and better assist others on their mental health journeys.

We recently hosted an Open Baptism at Voices of Hope, led by Harvest Church, and it was a truly uplifting evening. Our community came together in support, celebration, and encouragement as participants took this meaningful step in their journey. The love, hope, and unity shared throughout the event highlighted the strength of our recovery community and made the night unforgettable.

Our recovery community recently came together for a warm and meaningful Thanksgiving-style dinner, filled with connection, gratitude, and hope. Alumni joined us to share their inspiring stories, reminding everyone of the strength and possibility found in recovery. With our Recovery House staff and residents gathered like family, the evening was full of comforting food, heartfelt conversations, and genuine fellowship.

Voices of Hope was honored to sponsor and attend the First Responders Appreciation Night at Sandy Cove, celebrating the brave men and women who serve Cecil County. We are deeply grateful for their dedication, courage, and commitment to keeping our community safe and supported.

Voices of Hope residents, staff, alumni, and families recently enjoyed a night of spooky, fall-themed fun at 301 Devil’s Playground — a chance to laugh, connect, and make memories together. Moments like these remind us that recovery is about healing, joy, and building community.

Voices of Hope joined local churches and community organizations for a powerful tabling event centered on connection, collaboration, and care. ⛪ Together, we built meaningful relationships with faith leaders passionate about supporting their congregations and learning more about recovery resources. Each conversation brought us one step closer to a stronger, more hopeful community. 🙏

Voices of Hope had a spooktacular time at Elkton High School’s Fall Festival and Drug Take Back event! 🍬 We loved connecting with families, sharing resources, and joining in the Halloween fun as one of the featured passport stations. It was a day filled with laughter, community spirit, and plenty of sweet treats! 💜

Voices of Hope had a fang-tastic time at our annual Carve & Chill Pumpkin Party on October 25th! 🎃🧡 Residents, staff, and families came together for a night of creativity, laughter, and spooky fun — and the community helped crown our 2025 Pumpkin Queen, Olivia Andrews! 👑 It was a spectacular evening filled with smiles, connection, and Halloween spirit. 👻

Voices of Hope was honored to host Special Secretary of Opioid Response Emily Keller and the Maryland Office of Overdose Response in Harford County last week. Their visit with local Opioid Restitution Fund awardees highlighted the power of collaboration, leadership, and community in building recovery-ready communities across Maryland. 🌟

Voices of Hope had an incredible time at the final First Fridays of the year! 💜 We connected with families, shared stories of recovery and resilience, and celebrated the compassion that makes our community so special. Events like these remind us that hope grows strongest when we come together. 💫

During Cecil Cares Day, volunteers and staff came together to paint, decorate, and transform Voices of Hope’s soon-to-open Mommy and Me House into a warm, welcoming home for mothers in recovery and their children. 💜 Every brushstroke and heartfelt effort brought us one step closer to creating a space filled with hope, healing, and new beginnings. 🌱

Voices of Hope was honored to attend the Live for Thomas Masquerade Party for Suicide Awareness, held in memory of Thomas, a vibrant 16-year-old whose life was tragically lost too soon. 💜 This inspiring event, led by Thomas’s mother and sister, turned grief into purpose—raising awareness, sparking hope, and reminding us that no one should face their struggles alone.

Home Runs for Hope was a fun and meaningful day on the field, bringing together Voices of Hope staff, recovery house residents, and supporters for a 3–0 win and a powerful show of community spirit.

Hosted by Rage Against Addiction, the event celebrated recovery, connection, and teamwork — reminding us that healing is a team effort. 💜⚾

On September 20th, 2025, our community came together for an unforgettable Adopt-a-Highway clean-up day — and the impact went far beyond picking up trash. Volunteers from Voices of Hope, Project Chesapeake, local recovery houses, and community members united to collect 15 bags of litter and clean up a hazardous site filled with used syringes. This powerful day highlighted the strength of recovery, the importance of harm reduction, and the deep bond formed through shared purpose. Read how hope, action, and unity transformed more than just a roadside. 💜

Voices of Hope had a fantastic time at Elkton’s Annual Fall Fest! From great food to meaningful conversations, it was a day filled with community, connection, and gratitude. Read more about our experience and why we’re already excited for next year!

Voices of Hope extends heartfelt thanks to Cecil and Harford Counties for recognizing September as Recovery Month. Learn how these proclamations and community support are helping to reduce stigma, celebrate recovery, and promote hope across our region.

Voices of Hope was honored to join the Harford County Symposium on Addiction & Recovery, where Executive Director Jennifer Tuerke spoke alongside other leaders in the recovery community. Read more about this inspiring event and our continued efforts to support recovery and reduce stigma.

A fun-filled day of kickball, great food, and community spirit! Check out the highlights from our annual Rubber Ducky Race and see how we turned a sunny Saturday into a celebration of hope and support.

This post reflects on the powerful moments from our recent Overdose Vigils — a night of remembrance, community, and hope. We honor those we've lost, support those still fighting, and invite others to join us in turning grief into action.