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.

On August 30, 2025, our team gathered for a beautiful evening at Ripken Stadium — a night filled with glowing sunsets, shared laughter, and powerful stories of strength and hope. Families, friends, and individuals on the journey of recovery came together as a community to celebrate resilience and support one another. During the first half of the game, Leidos Field gave Voices of Hope a meaningful shoutout, helping raise awareness for the upcoming month dedicated to overdose prevention and mental health awareness.