Reentry and Recovery Alliance

Out of an abundance of caution due to the potential weather, tonight’s RRA Interest Meeting will be held virtually via Google Meet.

All registered attendees have received the meeting link by email.

We’re looking forward to connecting with you this evening and sharing more about the work ahead.

💻 7:00–8:00 PM | Virtual

📣 Registration is now CLOSED for the Reentry & Recovery Alliance Interest Meeting!

Thank you to everyone who signed up. We’re excited about the strong response and the opportunity to connect with so many people who care deeply about reentry, recovery, and community-centered solutions.

📩 Everyone who registered will receive a confirmation email with meeting details by close of business today, so please be on the lookout.

We appreciate the interest and support and look forward to a meaningful conversation together. More updates coming soon!

We are honestly blown away by the response to our upcoming Reentry & Recovery Alliance Interest Meeting 💛

The interest, encouragement, and support we’ve received already let us know this work is needed and that people are ready to be part of something meaningful.

An email with additional details will be sent to everyone who registered on Wednesday, January 28th, so keep an eye on your inbox.

In the meantime, make sure you’re following us here on social media for updates, announcements, and a closer look at the vision behind this work.

We’re excited about what’s ahead and grateful to walk this journey alongside such a powerful community. More soon ⭐️

📣 Interested in making a real impact in your community?

Reentry & Recovery Alliance is hosting a Board & Volunteer Interest Meeting, and we’d love to connect with people who are passionate about reentry, recovery, and community care.

🗓 Wednesday, February 4
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Location: TBA
☕ Light refreshments will be served

This meeting is for anyone interested in learning more about serving as a board member, committee member, or volunteer with RRA.

✅ Registration is required
Scan the QR code on the flyer or register using the link provided.
📞 Questions? Call 757-752-9881
📧 Email [email protected]
https://forms.gle/7CiMpzYfzJeHxdpk6

Come learn how you can be part of meaningful, people-first work in our community.

Re-Entry & Recovery Alliance | Support Second Chances Today Learn about Re-Entry & Recovery Alliance's programs supporting formerly incarcerated individuals with housing, education, and mental health services for successful reintegration.

This week, Reentry & Recovery Alliance (RRA) in collaboration with P.A.T.C.H. (Prisoners Against Teen Criminal Habits) is supporting meaningful work at LVCC tied to the Self Destruction / Stop the Violence movement, a revamp focused on bringing real awareness to gun violence in our communities.

The LVCC portion of the music video will be filmed this Thursday.

RRA and P.A.T.C.H. oversaw the selection of 90 residents from the facility to appear in the video—voices rooted in lived experience and accountability.

The organizations also selected Roy Fincher and Poetic to deliver the Daddy-O / Wise & D-Nice verse, grounding the message in truth, responsibility, and growth.

To support the men involved, RRA and P.A.T.C.H. are also providing:

🍕 Pizza for everyone on the compound
👕 125 Stop the Violence shirts for the men featured in the video

This work is about prevention, ownership, and changing the narrative around violence by centering those who understand the consequences firsthand.

Proud of the collaboration. Focused on impact.

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We’re proud of our Co-Founder Sam Harris!

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸

Today we honor every man and woman who has worn the uniform and served this country with courage, sacrifice, and pride. Your strength, discipline, and resilience continue to inspire us all.

At Reentry & Recovery Alliance, we’re especially proud to recognize two members of our leadership team, Co-Founder Samuel Harris (U.S. Army Veteran) and Secretary Dexter Raysor (U.S. Navy Veteran).

Their dedication is the driving force behind The Barracks, our veteran-focused reentry and recovery initiative providing stable housing, peer support, and purpose for justice-involved Veterans.

Your service didn’t end with the military, it continues every day through the work you do to uplift others.

From all of us at RRA, thank you to all who served and continue to serve in new ways. 💙❤️🤍

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#GetOutTheVote #YourVoteMatters #vote #voteVirginia

🎥 A Story of Redemption and Purpose

We’re so proud of our Co-Founder, Sam Harris, for using his lived experience to create change and inspire others walking the reentry path.

After decades behind bars, Sam’s journey is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to rebuild, lead, and give back. His first job after incarceration isn’t just employment, it’s purpose in action.

This is what recovery and reentry done right looks like. 🙌🏽

Watch the full story here ⬇️

https://www.wavy.com/video/with-decades-of-experience-behind-bars-a-suffolk-man-lands-his-first-job-to-help-others/

With decades of experience behind bars, a Suffolk man lands his first job to help others SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — At the public defender’s office in Suffolk, Sam Harris was hired 40 days ago to help clients in trouble with the law, and recently, spent his first day in court in which…

🎙️ From the Region 5 RAC Recovery Conference

We’re proud to share this powerful podcast conversation featuring RRA Co-Founders Keira Moore and Sam Harris, recorded live during the Region 5 RAC Recovery Conference – Bridging the Gap.

This interview dives into real stories, lived experience, and the mission behind RRA — building pathways of hope, dignity, and purpose for individuals impacted by incarceration, addiction, and mental health challenges.

Every story shared moves the conversation forward. Every voice matters.

🎧 Listen now and be inspired: https://youtu.be/nz2zS0u9swo

🎙 A Conversation With Keira & Sam at the 2025 Region 5 Advisory Council First Peer Led Recovery Con 🎙 A Conversation With Kiera Moore & Samat the 2025 Region 5 Recovery Advisory Council’s First Peer-Led Recovery Conference & Podcast Series.In this 10 Minut...

💬 Real Conversations. Real Impact.

Our very own Sam Harris, Co-Founder of Reentry & Recovery Alliance, sat down for a powerful conversation about purpose, healing, and the journey from incarceration to advocacy.

This piece captures Sam’s heart, his honesty, and the mission behind our work, to humanize reentry and recovery.

Take a few minutes to read and reflect. It’s a reminder that redemption is possible and leadership can rise from lived experience.

🖤 Read here: https://adventure.heart-strong.org/p/reflections-on-a-conversation-with?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Reflections on a Conversation with a Man Who Spent 25 Years in Prison and Chose Love Over Fear From prison to purpose. Sam Harris’s 25-year journey shows why reentry starts day one. Love over fear, therapy, and community lead to real safety.

🌱 Reentry & Recovery Alliance (RRA) 🌱

We are a nonprofit based in Western Tidewater, Virginia, committed to transforming lives impacted by incarceration, substance use, and mental health challenges. Our work is peer-led and trauma-informed, centered on dignity, healing, and true reintegration.

✨ What we offer:
✔️ Peer Support (1-on-1 & group)
✔️ Veteran Reentry & Advocacy
✔️ Substance Use & Recovery Support
✔️ Case Management & Reentry Planning
✔️ Resource Navigation & Life Skills Coaching
✔️ Supportive Housing

👥 Who we serve:
• Individuals preparing for reentry
• Justice-involved veterans
• Adults in recovery
• Families impacted by incarceration

📌 Located in Suffolk, VA — Serving the Western Tidewater Region

🔗 Learn more and make referrals at: www.rraalliance.com
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💛 Ready for a fresh start? Let’s build your roadmap to recovery and reentry — together.