Community outreach
Knoxville’s International Overdose Awareness Day
Russell Recovery Ranch joined Knoxville neighbors for an evening of remembrance, recovery, connection, and hope.
Event date
Dates & locations
Knoxville’s International Overdose Awareness Day
Volunteer LandingKnoxville, TNHosted by Handcuffs To Hope
From the event
What happened
Russell Recovery Ranch joined Knoxville neighbors at Volunteer Landing for an evening of remembrance, recovery, connection, and hope. Visitors met Ranch animals, shared stories, and learned how the Ranch serves the community.
At the Ranch booth
What we shared.
Plant Hope coleus station, Ranch and animal introduction, music and Ranch slideshow, flyers, QR codes, conversation, and a place to leave a name or share a story.
Plant Hope
The Plant Hope station offered coleus planting as a living reminder that hope grows.
Our Mission in Action
The booth shared how animals, agriculture, outdoor experiences, education, and vocational skills can support growth.
Stronger Together
The Ranch introduced its work and explored ways to build community partnerships.
Names & Stories
The booth made space to honor someone, remember someone, or show support for someone still fighting.