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

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

by Makin It Happen | May 20, 2025 | Makin ’It Happen Together, Manchester, Prevention, Recovery, They Made It Happen

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 you haven’t, we recommend taking a look at our Instagram or Facebook to check them out!...
2025 National Prevention Week

2025 National Prevention Week

by Makin It Happen | May 14, 2025 | Happening Now, Makin’ It Happen in the 603, Prevention, Recovery Ready Community, Resiliency Essentials

May 11th to 17th is National Prevention Week! National Prevention Week (NPW) is an annual public education campaign that showcases the work of communities and organizations across the country that are preventing substance use and misuse and promoting positive mental...
Makin’ It Happen Takes On NatCon 2025!

Makin’ It Happen Takes On NatCon 2025!

by Makin It Happen | May 14, 2025 | Makin ’It Happen Together, Prevention, Recovery, Recovery Ready Community, Resiliency Essentials

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 session that held what appeared to be hundreds of rows of chairs – every single one of them...
April 2025 DEA Drug Take-Back Recap

April 2025 DEA Drug Take-Back Recap

by Makin It Happen | Apr 23, 2025 | Hooksett, Makin ’It Happen Together, Makin’ It Happen in the 603, Manchester, Prevention

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 collect as much medication as possible – with the help of a few staff members and youth...
One Mission: Youth Prevention

One Mission: Youth Prevention

by Makin It Happen | Apr 23, 2025 | Makin ’It Happen Together, Makin’ It Happen in the 603, 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, Amoskeag Health, SNHU, and most importantly, the hard work of youth-serving organizations in...
September Meeting: The Manchester Youth Wellness and Prevention Collaborative’s First Year of Impact and Future Vision

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

by Chris Duhaime | Sep 24, 2024 | Featured, Happening Now, Makin ’It Happen Together, Manchester, Prevention

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 concept, uncertain if it would take hold, but driven to make a meaningful difference. By...
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As a care giver you want to raise resilient youth! As a care giver you want to raise resilient youth! 
Missed our last Raising Resilience session? Don’t worry — we’ve got you covered. Stay tuned for the next one in September! 👀🌟

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In case you missed it… 👀 Our Recovery Ready C In case you missed it… 👀 Our Recovery Ready Communities Director, Janelle, presented our Anti-Stigma Initiative to reduce the stigma surrounding substance use disorders at this month's CAB Meeting!
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🌟Manchester was one of 100 Cities chosen to implement this Anti-Stigma Initiative
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Education is a vital part of prevention. This is w Education is a vital part of prevention. This is why we offer our FREE Community trainings! Don't miss our QPR Training for youth on August 14th from 6PM-7PM Via Zoom. This training is targeted for adults 18+ to learn how to help youth!

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer. People trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. YOU can help save lives 💙

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#NATIONALNIGHTOUT ! Makin’ It Happen had an amaz #NATIONALNIGHTOUT ! Makin’ It Happen had an amazing time at both Manchester’s @manchester_nhpd and Hooksett’s @HooksettPD events this past evening! Such an amazing event with so many community partners coming together to make it all happen. 
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Mark your calendars‼️ Red Robin at the Mall of Mark your calendars‼️ Red Robin at the Mall of New Hampshire will donate 20% of food sales to Makin’ It Happen on August 27th! 🍔❤️

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