Join us for our first annual Walk & Resource Fair!
As part of National Recovery Month, The Happier Life Project proudly presents our first annual Recovery Happens Walk & Resource Fair. This family-friendly day will include a community walk, food, recovery and wellness resources, and art in honor of this year’s national Art of Recovery theme. Walk participants will also receive a free t-shirt and swag bag!
Join us to celebrate and empower those who are in recovery and help strengthen our community through shared support and resources.
Event Details
Sunday, September 29, 8am – 1pm
Valley Wide Parks and Recreation
901 W Esplanade Ave, San Jacinto, CA 92582
Walk: $10 (Kids under 12: Free)
Resource Fair: Free
Recovery Happens Event Schedule
| 8:20 A.M. | Land acknowledgment by Elder Kim Marcus |
| 8:25 A.M. | Welcome address |
| 8:30 A.M. | Walk begins |
| 9 A.M. | Resource Fair opens |
| 9:30 A.M. | Welcome from Carolina Ayala, Executive Director of The Happier Life Project |
| 9:40 A.M. | Veronica Hawkes, Greater San Jacinto Valley Chamber of Commerce |
| 9:45 A.M | City of San Jacinto |
| 10 A.M. | Recovery Speaker: Sonia |
| 10:15 A.M. | Mindful Body Movement with Charlene |
| 10:45 A.M. | Performance by Jai Milk, Vocalist |
| 11 A.M. | Lunch |
| 11:20 A.M. | Recovery Speaker: Ron |
| 11:35 A.M. | Poetry by Peer: Shaylaray |
| 11:45 A.M. | Recovery Speaker: Chris |
| 12:15 P.M. | Poetry by Jacquie, Intern at The Happier Life Project |
| 12:25 P.M. | Demographics Survey Drawing |
| Passport Stamp Card Drawing | |
| 1 P.M. | Event Concludes |
Sponsorship opportunities available!
Sponsoring this event is a wonderful opportunity for businesses and individuals. By coming together to support those who are in recovery, educating our community, and collaborating with one another, we will reduce stigma, strengthen our community, and provide hope around recovery.
Support our work with a donation
If you’d like to support this work outside of a standard sponsorship, donations are welcome!
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Alyssa Murray, the administrative assistant at The Happier Life Project works in the background helping The Happier Life Project run smoothly. Alyssa has had both personal and professional experience working with the recovery community which provides her with a unique ability to empathize and connect with those who are affected by addiction as well as mental health conditions.
Carolina Ayala, the founder and executive director of The Happier Life Project leads the organization as a trauma-informed certified peer coach, facilitator, and advocate for the recovery community in Riverside County. Carolina’s unique approach combines her years of business administration experience with her direct experience as a justice-involved woman in long-term recovery.
A founding board member with lived experience. As an early team member of Happier Life Project, Madeline is devoted to reducing stigma around Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Disorders and helping connect people in need to resources. While pursuing a degree in Psychology, she is a Certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and is constantly exploring the intersection of nature and therapy though studying family constellation therapy, equine therapy, sustainable living practices, and permaculture. Madelina Collective is a network of women around the world who collaborate with the shared goal of bringing change, inspiration, and perspective to the world through art and innovation. She is actively engaged in fostering creativity and connection amongst women from diverse backgrounds in an effort to be a light for other seekers.
Leah is first and foremost a relationship builder who recognizes the significance of working in a collaborative and welcoming environment.