We Sing...Despite It All was created to build connection through music and community. While music can be a powerful source of comfort and encouragement, it is not a substitute for professional mental health care, therapy, or crisis intervention.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that help is available. Reaching out is a sign of strength, and you don't have to face life's challenges alone.

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  • Riveon Mental Health & Recovery

Whether you find support through a song, a friend, your family, a therapist, or a crisis counselor, you deserve to be heard, supported, and reminded that you matter. Thank you for being part of a community that believes no one deserves to struggle alone.

we sing…despite it all…

Together, we sing the songs someone else needs to hear.

Music has the power to comfort, connect, unite, and remind us that we are never alone.

welcome

Welcome to We Sing...Despite It All, a charity community sing-along benefiting Riveon Mental Health & Recovery.

On September 10, World Suicide Prevention Day, we'll come together to sing songs that have brought comfort, encouragement, connection, and hope to people during difficult times.

Before the event, you're invited to request a song that has been meaningful to you or one you simply need to hear. Please submit your request by September 3, 2026, so I have enough time to compile the lyrics, organize the playlist, and prepare every requested song for the evening. Together, those requests will create a playlist filled with songs of comfort, encouragement, connection, and hope. Guests are welcome to sing along from their seats, join me on stage, or simply enjoy an evening of music, dinner, and community.

If you would like to request a song, perform a song, dedicate a song, or share the story behind your song, please complete the Song Request Form below.

All song requests must be submitted by September 3, 2026 so I have enough time to compile the lyrics and prepare them for everyone attending the event.

At We Sing...Despite It All, we believe:

  • Every song tells a story.

  • Every story deserves to be heard.

  • Every voice has the power to remind someone they matter.

  • No one deserves to struggle alone.

Connection Saves Lives

We Sing...Despite It All is being held on World Suicide Prevention Day during National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month because connection is one of the most powerful protective factors in suicide prevention.

This year's national theme, developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is:

Stronger Together: Connect. Support. Prevent.

Suicide prevention isn't the responsibility of one person or one organization. It grows through the relationships we build, the support we offer, and the communities we create together. When people feel connected, valued, and supported, they are more likely to reach out for help before a crisis occurs.

That message is at the heart of We Sing...Despite It All. While music is not a replacement for professional mental health care, it has a unique ability to bring people together, start conversations, offer comfort, and remind us that we are never alone.

To further support that mission, 100% of the proceeds from this event will benefit Riveon Mental Health & Recovery. Riveon provides comprehensive mental health, addiction recovery, crisis, and recovery services for individuals and families throughout Lorain County, helping people find hope, healing, and the support they need when they need it most.

Together, we can strengthen our community, encourage meaningful conversations about mental health, and help ensure that no one has to face life's challenges alone.

Learn more about Riveon Mental Health & Recovery: https://riveonhealth.org

Ready to Join Us?

Whether you'd like to attend the event, request a song, dedicate a song to someone special, or volunteer to sing, everything starts here. Reserve your spot for an evening of music, connection, and community.

Tickets are $75 and include dinner, two drinks or three mocktails.

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share your song

Complete the Share Your Song Form if you would like to:

  • Request a song

  • Dedicate a song to someone

  • Volunteer to sing during the event

  • Share the story behind your song (optional)

Please submit all song requests by September 5 so I have enough time to compile the lyrics for everyone attending the event.

Questions

If you have any questions about the event or need assistance completing the Share Your Song Form, please don't hesitate to reach out.

📞 Text Melissa at (216) 469-4704.

I'd be happy to help and look forward to singing with you on September 10th!

Can't make it to the event?

You can still be part of We Sing...Despite It All by submitting a song request. Your song may be included during the event and could also become part of a future video shared on the We Sing...Despite It All Instagram page.

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