

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Together We Rise: A Community Forum for Second Chances
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us in person to share stories, support second chances, and build a stronger community together!About this EventJoin Recover Appalachia for Together We Rise, a community forum designed to bring together individuals with lived experience, service providers, workforce partners, and community members to strengthen collaboration and support for people rebuilding their lives after incarceration or substance use disorder.Held during National Second Chance Month, this event will create space for connection, conversation, and shared learning about how our community can better support returning citizens—and how stronger support benefits everyone.Event HighlightsFree food and recovery-themed musicNetworking forum with resource tables from organizations supporting returning citizensInteractive storytelling booth hosted by The Trillium Project &amp; Elm Street PhotographyPanel discussion featuring individuals with lived experience alongside professionals in recovery and re-entryDoor prize drawing at the end of the evening featuring a wellness package sponsored by local business owners and service providersWhether you are someone with lived experience, a professional working in the field, or a community member who wants to learn more, this forum is an opportunity to listen, connect, and help strengthen the network of support in our region.Event Details📍 17th Street Community Center📅 Tuesday, April 21⏰ 5:30–8:00 PM🎟 Free and open to the publicRefreshments will be provided. Registration is encouraged to help us plan accordingly.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/91fee7e0-271e-11f1-96d6-b101af5a0325-rimg-w1200-h628-dcf5914d-gmir.jpg Agenda🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PMNetworkingInfo: Time to check in, receive your name badge, and visit the resource tables.🕑: 06:00 PMWelcomeInfo: Recover Appalachia's Executive Director will give opening remarks, shout out the organizing team and sponsors, and go over the event flow. 🕑: 06:05 PM - 07:10 PMFood &amp; FellowshipInfo: Pulled pork and recovery-themed music catered by Chad Hickman. 🕑: 06:05 PM - 07:10 PMStorytelling BoothInfo: The Trillium Project and Elm Street Photography will host an interactive arts &amp; storytelling booth where participants can share their story about why they believe in second chances.🕑: 06:30 PM - 06:45 PMPersonal Story: RecoveryInfo: An individual with lived experience in recovery will take the mic to share their story. 🕑: 06:50 PM - 07:05 PMPersonal Story: Re-EntryInfo: A formerly incarcerated person will take the mic to share their story. 🕑: 07:10 PM - 07:55 PMPanel DiscussionInfo: A moderated panel discussion featuring re-entry professionals and individuals with lived experience.🕑: 07:55 PMClosingInfo: Closing remarks and announcement of the door prize winner.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/together-we-rise-a-community-forum-for-second-chances/100001985733069064
- **Event Categories**: business, art, photography, storytelling, health-wellness, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Portsmouth
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2313 17th St
- **lat**: 38.7447827
- **long**: -82.9714145
- **full address**: 2313 17th St, 2313 17th Street, Portsmouth, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Recover Appalachia (https://allevents.in/org/recover-appalachia/27613873)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 2313 17th St, 2313 17th Street, Portsmouth, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Recover Appalachia
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business, art, photography, storytelling, health-wellness, fine-arts
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Together We Rise: A Community Forum for Second Chances ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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