Miss Julie's 1st Annual Rooting & Rising Community Expo
About this Event
The past won’t keep you from a beautiful future.
Join us for the 1st Annual Rooting & Rising Community Expo, a FREE community event designed to leave you feeling hopeful, inspired, and connected to new possibilities.
Inspired by the journey of Miss Julie’s first graduating student cohort, the Expo brings free education, opportunities, and community support together in one place. Whether you’re exploring a new career, learning a skill, discovering a local resource, supporting a small business, or simply looking for inspiration, there’s something here for you.
What You’ll Find
🛍️ Marketplace featuring local small businesses, artists, makers, and entrepreneurs
🤝 Community Resources connecting you with programs, services, and support available throughout Rochester
💼 Employment Opportunities with employers ready to connect with potential candidates
🎨 Interactive Workshops offering opportunities to learn, create, and try something new
🌱 Connection + Inspiration throughout the day to help you discover what your next step could look like
Event Details
Saturday, October 17, 2026
10AM to 3PM
Sibley Square
260 E. Main St.
Rochester, NY 14604
FREE + Open to the Public
Come for an hour or spend the day exploring. Bring a friend, meet someone new, and discover resources and opportunities you may not have known were available to you.
About Miss Julie’s
Miss Julie’s School of Beauty is the first of its kind in the nation and the only trauma informed, therapeutic cosmetology school offering survivors of sex trafficking and those at risk a permanent pathway out.
The Rooting & Rising Community Expo reflects what we see every day through our students: when people have access to education, opportunity, support, and a community that believes in them, beautiful futures are possible.
Everyone starts somewhere. Come discover where your path could lead.
Where is it happening?
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