We see the mustaches every November — the funny selfies, the fundraiser posts, the friendly competition of who can grow the best one. But behind all of that, Movember is about something deeper — what men don’t say out loud.

The silence behind “I’m fine.”

Most men were raised to keep it together. Don’t cry. Don’t complain. Don’t ask for help. So they grow up learning to smile through stress, power through pain, and stay quiet through fear. That silence can feel like strength — until it starts to hurt.

On January 28, 2026, from 12 PM to 2 PM, the Work4Wellness and Recovery Friendly Workplace initiatives are partnering to host the Recovery at Work Virtual Job Fair — a statewide event connecting Rhode Island employers with job seekers in recovery.

This virtual fair provides employers the chance to engage with talented, motivated individuals who are ready to return to the workforce and contribute to their communities.

Employers will be able to: