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New Video Makin’ Prevention Happen at Our Red Ribbon Kick-Off Event

Makin' It Happen was proud to co-host the 2021 Red Ribbon Kick-Off Event this year! Substance misuse prevention professionals from across the state of New Hampshire gathered in...

Congratulations Mary on Receiving a Commendation from Governor Sununu!

We got some exciting news yesterday!!! Mary Forsythe-Taber, the Chief Visionary of Makin’ It Happen, received a commendation from Governor...

Drug-Free is Up To Me: Virtual Youth Summit Happening November 23rd!

The New Hampshire Virtual Drug-Free is Up to MeVirtual Youth Summit is a FREE in-school event designed to educate middle and high school students about the dangers of substance...

Makin’ It Happen Hosts Red Ribbon Kick-Off Event to Celebrate Prevention in New Hampshire

On October 20th, 2021, substance misuse prevention professionals from across the state of New Hampshire gathered in Manchester at the DoubleTree...

Suicide Prevention Week 2021 Kicks Off with Press Conference

Today the New Hampshire Suicide Prevention Council kicked off New Hampshire’s Suicide Prevention Week with a press conference. The Kid Governor Charlie kicked off the even by...

Suicide Prevention Awareness Week 2021 Virtual Press Conference This Friday

National Suicide Prevention Week is September 5th, 2021 through September 11th, 2021 surrounding World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10th, 2021. It’s a time to share...

Support Makin’ It Happen on Amazon Prime Day!

Prime Day starts today on June 21 and will run through June 22. This is a great opportunity to support Makin' It Happen through AmazonSmile donations. Sign up for AmazonSmile and...

Thank you for your service Mr. Hedge!!!

Thank you for your service Mr. Hedge!!! David Hedge has been the Student Assistance Counselor (SAP) at McLaughlin Middle School in Manchester for over twenty years. He is...

Senior Salute: Catherine Jones

Congratulations to Catherine Jones on graduating from Manchester Central High School!!!! Catherine has been a dedicated member of empowerYOUTH since middle school. ...

Senior Salute: Quincy Roy

Congratulations to Quincy Roy on graduating from Manchester Memorial High School!!!! Quincy has been a dedicated member of empowerYOUTH since the 8th grade. We are inspired...

Senior Salute: Aron Silvestre

Congratulations to Aron Silvestre on graduating from Goffstown High School!!!! Aron has been a dedicated member of empowerYOUTH since the 7th grade. We are so impressed by...

Senior Salute: Olivia Archard

Congratulations to Olivia Archard one of our empowerYOUTH members on graduating from Bedford High School this weekend. Olivia has been an important member of the empowerYOUTH...

Senior Salute: Vidhur Narayan

We at Makin' It Happen want to take this opportunity to congratulate our empowerYOUTH member Vidhur Narayan on graduating from Bedford High School this weekend. V has been a...

Finding Community with the NH Teen Institute Guest Blog by Madison Sorel

Madison Sorel was a TI participant year 2012, and now 8 years as a volunteer and 6 month on staff below are some memories and experiences from their time with TI. “Do you wanna...