Makin ’It Happen Together

YW&PC Spotlight: New Futures!

This December our spotlight is on New Futures! As the legislative session approaches, it’s important for community members to understand how policy shapes the health and...

Holiday Cheer, One Wish at a Time

When Sofia from the Waypoint Kinship Program in Manchester, NH, shared that there was just one week to fulfill 59 children’s holiday wishes, our Community Impact in the 603...

YW&PC Spotlight: DBT for You!

Each month, we’re shining a spotlight on one of our Youth Wellness and Prevention Collaborative members! This November, we focused the spotlight on DBT for You, an online mental...

Greater Manchester Collects Over 500 Pounds at the 29th DEA Drug Take Back!

Makin’ It Happen had a blast alongside our student volunteers to support the Manchester and Hooksett Police Departments at their Rx drop-off locations for the 29th DEA Drug Take...

Addiction Policy Forum & Makin’ It Happen Online Courses are LIVE!

Makin’ It Happen and The Addiction Policy Forum are thrilled to announce that our online, self-paced courses are LIVE! These courses include Understanding Overdose Risk and...

Up-and-Coming: Clip the Stigma

Makin’ It Happen is excited to be developing a new initiative designed to break down stigma and build resiliency among individuals working in direct service businesses throughout...

Empowering Youth: Dynamic Trainers Workshop Pilot!

On Friday, June 20th, our Resiliency Essentials Director, Kayt, proudly facilitated the first-ever Dynamic Trainers Workshop for Youth! This pilot workshop focused on teaching...

Meet Emily

Meet the newest Makin’ It Happen staff member, Emily Tyler! Emily joins us as the Community Impact in the 603 Coordinator, where she will help expand and develop the Community...

Welcome Anne!

Meet the newest Makin’ It Happen staff member, Anne Bonner! Anne joins us as the newest Marketing & Communications Lead, where she will help expand and develop all things...

$14,000 From La-Z-Boy Manchester & Fallon’s Furniture!

If you follow us on social media, you’ve probably noticed a handful of, well, I guess you could say… some interesting reels that our staff have so willingly participated in. If...

Makin’ It Happen Takes On NatCon 2025!

On May 5th, three Makin’ It Happen staff members entered the Pennsylvania Convention Center for NatCon 2025. Little did they know, they were walking into a morning keynote...

April 2025 DEA Drug Take-Back Recap

On Saturday, April 26th, the Drug Enforcement Administration hosted their 27th bi-annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Makin’ It Happen brought manpower to help...

One Mission: Youth Prevention

On Tuesday, April 15th, Makin’ It Happen hosted the first Youth Wellness & Prevention Showcase. This was made possible through the collaboration between Makin’ It Happen,...

September Meeting: The Manchester Youth Wellness and Prevention Collaborative’s First Year of Impact and Future Vision

Six months ago, the Manchester Youth Wellness and Prevention Collaborative was simply an ambitious idea envisioned by Makin’ It Happen and Amoskeag Health. They launched the...