Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at SouthLight Raleigh Hub. Community resources, hot dog lunch and more!

September is National Recovery Month—a time to honor the strength, courage, and progress of those in recovery. SouthLight clients, employees, and community partners are invited to join us on Wednesday, Sept 23, 2026 at SouthLight Raleigh Hub for a special day of celebration, connection, and support for our clients.

This annual event brings together more than 400 SouthLight clients, employees, and community partners to celebrate recovery and ensure those we serve have access to the care and essentials they need to thrive.

Read about our 2025 event and watch the video.

Watch our 2025 event highlight video

Visit our Cumberland County and Durham pages for information on Recovery Month events.

SouthLight Durham Recovery Month Celebration

Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026—open to the community.

Durham Recovery Month Celebration

SouthLight Fayetteville Block Party

Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026—open to the community.

Fayetteville Block Party

What to Expect at the Recovery Celebration Event

On-site community partners offering free resources and support:

Haircuts
Toiletries
Bus transportation
Healthcare
Recovery housing information
Reentry services and resources
Clothing
Diapers, children's books
Primary care
Harm reduction supplies
And more!

SouthLight employees will be available to assist with:

Medicaid Enrollment
Benefit Applications
Tailored Care Management
Peer Support
Participant Feedback Survey

This event is made possible through the support of our dedicated employees, generous community partners, and sponsors who believe in the power of recovery. Together, we’re creating a community where healing happens.

Event Details

WHO: Open to all clients currently receiving services at SouthLight
(Please note: this is a private event and not open to the general public)
WHERE: SouthLight Raleigh Hub, 2101 Garner Rd, Raleigh, NC 27610
WHEN: Wed, September 23, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Light refreshments and supplies available for early and evening clients)

Look for posters and SouthLight employees will be handing out fliers with more details!

Participating Community Partners & Vendors

ACCU Reference Medical Lab
Aiden's Angels
Alliance Healthcare
AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina
Genoa Healthcare
GoRaleigh
Healing Transitions

Lost Sheep Outreach Ministry
The No Woman, No Girl Initiative
Oxford House
Promise Resource Network
RREPS (Recidivism Reduction Educational Program Services)
Ship Community Outreach

SISU Living House
Sober Living of America
SouthLight Services
The Women's Center
UNC REACH Enhanced Primary Care
UNC Formerly Incarcerated Transition (FIT) Program
Wake County Public Health
Wake Tech Barbering Program

Thank you to our Event Sponsors

PRESENTING SPONSOR

CHAMPION SPONSORS

“Many of our clients face significant barriers to accessing the resources they need. This event is important because we are able to bring essential services directly to this community."

Jennifer, Whitfield, Chief Program Officer