Roanoke Prevention Alliance

05/13/2026

We are still on cloud 9! Thank you Patrick Perkins Photography LLC for capturing our special evening 💚

05/08/2026

Our hearts are SO full. 💙💚Seeing everyone come together was truly special and magical! The energy was unmatched, the storytellers celebrated their resilience, and the community was simply amazing. Huge thank you to our incredible storytellers, all of our attendees, DJ Sam Lunsford, Patrick Perkins Photography, Unique Balloons, Cory Greer Videography, and Grandin Theatre staff. And lastly, thank you to Lee Hunsaker with Hoot and Holler: Our Stories. Out Loud. for your creative vision and believing in our mission.

Check out the highlights below! 🎥 Thank you WSLS 10 / WSLS.com for your coverage!

Nearly 200 people packed the Grandin Theatre Thursday night for “Rise Up: Stories of Roanoke Resilience,” an event highlighting personal stories of hardship, healing and perseverance from Roanoke City teens, community members and local leaders.

05/07/2026

Today's the day! We hope to see you all at the Grandin Theatre this evening to hear some stories of resilience filled with hope and light 💚🌟🩵

There are still a few tickets left! Grab them here or at the door - https://www.grandintheatre.com/shows/riseup-resilience-storytelling

Our hearts could not possibly be more full as we prepare to take The Grandin Theatre stage tonight.

If you want to remember all of the good in humanity, all of the connectedness in community, and remind yourself of the awe inspiring healing power of what it is to share our stories, we hope you will be there.

There are still a few tickets available online or walk up this evening.

Doors at 6:00
Show at 7:00.


* This show benefits the good work of Roanoke Prevention Alliance in partnership with Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare - BRBH

05/05/2026

Giveaway time!

We’re celebrating Resiliency Week today with a ticket giveaway to "Rise Up: Stories of Roanoke Resilience"!

The first 5 people to comment below sharing what resilience means to you will each receive 2 FREE tickets to the event.

It can be a word, a thought, or something that inspires you - however you define it, we want to hear it.

Let’s celebrate the strength in our community and the stories that bring us together. 💙

05/05/2026

Thank you to WSLS 10 / WSLS.com for having us on! 💚 We’re so excited about our upcoming Resiliency Week events - especially our partnership with Hoot and Holler: Our Stories. Out Loud.

This special event will feature community members sharing real stories of resilience, hope, and growth.
These stories are very real.
Very human.
And full of light and hope.
These are not stories that dwell in the hard moments. They move through them with grit, grace, humor, and bravery.

We are hoping to pack the theater with amazing warm energy for our brave storytellers! Grab your tickets now on the Grandin Theatre website, we hope to see you there!

The Roanoke Valley is shining a spotlight on strength, support and community during Resiliency Week.

05/02/2026

Have you spent some time with a youth in your life? 💙 Learn more about the campaign and how we can support and uplift our Roanoke youth: roanokepreventionalliance.org/i-matter

Thank you to Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare - BRBH for supporting us!

05/01/2026

Did you know YOU can make a difference to Roanoke youth? 😊 It's easier than you think. Let's show our youth that they matter. Learn more about the campaign: roanokepreventionalliance.org/i-matter

Thank you to Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare - BRBH for supporting us!

01/09/2026

We are SO PROUD of our amazing Roanoke City youth, who designed this fidget cube with us. The message “THINK, REFLECT, ACT” was chosen by the youth to remind each another to think and reflect before acting on their emotions. 💚 What an amazing message for building resilience and emotional tolerance!

These fidget cubes will be distributed at several Roanoke City Public Schools in the coming weeks. Pictured here is our Director Sarah Kate dropping off a bag of cubes at Forest Park School, and our Prevention Specialist Leah dropping some off at William Fleming High School!

Many thanks to our community members, grant managers, and Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare - BRBH for supporting this project, and another huge thank you to the teachers, staff, and parents of for your tireless dedication to our Roanoke City kids. We are so honored to be a part of your lives and stories!

12/31/2025

Happy New Year's Eve to all of our wonderful community members, partners, volunteers, and youth! 🤩 2025 has been a whirlwind of fun opportunities and we are so looking forward to 2026. There are tons of things in store for ! And a special thank you to Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare - BRBH for being our supporter!