This year, we bring together two powerful events with one shared purpose, to honor those we’ve lost, celebrate those making a difference, and continue the fight for hope and healing in our communities.
The McKimmon Center | 1101 Gorman St., Raleigh, NC 27606
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The Black Poster Project
The Black Poster Project is a moving memorial that shares the faces and stories of those lost to substance use, mental health struggles, and suicide. Created by grieving families, this exhibit channels heartbreak into hope, helping communities understand these challenges, recognize warning signs, and find resources for support.
Each event offers a safe, welcoming space to listen, ask questions, and reflect. It is emotional, honest, and transformative—leaving visitors with more understanding, compassion, and hope than they came with.
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November 3rd | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
November 4th | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Free and open to the public
The Hope Room
Step into a space where remembrance meets understanding, and grief transforms into connection, creativity, and hope.
A welcoming space where attendees can explore a variety of resources, mental health supports, and recovery tools. Visitors are invited to reflect, create, and find guidance for themselves or their loved ones. The Hope Room encourages conversation, connection, and healing in a safe, supportive environment.
Interactive Exhibit with Local Artist
Candy Carver
A hands-on experience that allows participants to express themselves through vibrant, guided art activities. Candy Carver’s exhibit is designed to foster creativity, empowerment, and connection, offering a therapeutic outlet while inspiring dialogue about resilience, hope, and recovery.
Impaired Driving Simulator
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An immersive experience that helps attendees better understand the challenges faced by individuals struggling with substance use and mental health issues. The simulator encourages empathy, intentional conversations, and greater awareness of prevention and wellness strategies.
Stories & Tools
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Hear real journeys of recovery, learn from lived experiences, and explore practical tools for prevention, wellness, and community support. This space provides opportunities for dialogue, guidance, and empowerment, helping attendees leave with actionable insights and hope.
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The Anne Doolen Visionary Awards Features: Illusionist Michael Misko
Once described as “the Zach Galifianakis of magic,” Michael’s greatest asset is his ability to blend sharp wit with astonishing sleight-of-hand; creating what one guest fondly called “pee-in-your-pants entertainment.” Expect the unexpected as the stage comes alive with a performance that combines tasteful humor, heartfelt storytelling, and mesmerizing illusion,bringing lightness and joy to an evening that honors vision, resilience, and hope.
Honoring Lives, Inspiring Change
After reflecting on the lives we’ve lost through The Black Poster Project, we turn to honoring those making a difference today.
The Anne Doolen Visonary Gala
The Anne Doolen Visionary Awards Gala recognizes leaders, advocates, and community members whose vision, dedication, and service bring hope, support, and positive change in the fields of substance use, mental health, and recovery. Together, these events honor the past while uplifting the present champions who inspire healing and possibility for our communities.
This elegant evening is more than an awards ceremony; it is a chance to Celebrate visionaries who are making a difference every day. Support recovery initiatives and community advocacy. Connect with others committed to breaking stigma and fostering hope.
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November 3rd | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Single ticket: $75 | Sponsor a table: $650 (6 paid seats + 2 donated for guests with lived experience, invited by ADCNC)
90% comedy. The other half is magic.
Support the Mission: Sponsor or Donate
At the Alcohol Drug Council of North Carolina , we believe that everyone deserves access to compassionate, effective support for substance use and mental health challenges. Your donation or sponsorship helps us make that belief a reality, ensuring that individuals and families across the state have the resources, guidance, and care they need to heal, recover, and thrive. Every gift, large or small, strengthens our ability to connect people to help, provide critical services, and create a community where no one is left behind on their journey to recovery.
