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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...
Empowering Communities: A Week of Impact and Collaboration 

Empowering Communities: A Week of Impact and Collaboration 

by Makin It Happen | Sep 3, 2024 | Featured, Makin ’It Happen Together, Prevention, Resiliency Essentials, Uncategorized

Makin’ It Happen’s Impact in August 2024 Makin’ It Happen had an eventful week in August, marked by significant collaborations and presentations.  The Resiliency Essentials and Community Impact teams worked together to deliver a curated...
Shining A Light On Prevention: 2024 National Prevention Network Conference

Shining A Light On Prevention: 2024 National Prevention Network Conference

by Makin It Happen | Aug 26, 2024 | Featured, Happening Now, Makin ’It Happen Together, Prevention, Resiliency Essentials

In mid-August, three team members braved the heat of the Sonoran Desert to attend the 2024 National Prevention Network (NPN) Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. Representing the Resiliency Essentials Focus Area and Community Impact, they spent three days expanding their...
Makin’ It Happen travels to Dover, NH

Makin’ It Happen travels to Dover, NH

by Makin It Happen | Jul 18, 2024 | Featured, Prevention

In early July, two dedicated team members from Makin’ It Happen’s Community Impact Focus Area, Tracy and Ashley, attended the Dover Youth 2 Youth’s Adult Advisor Training in Dover, NH. This event brought together passionate youth advisors from across...
Makin’ It Happen Team at the New England Summer School for Addiction Studies in Worchester, MA 

Makin’ It Happen Team at the New England Summer School for Addiction Studies in Worchester, MA 

by Makin It Happen | Jun 19, 2024 | Featured, Prevention, Recovery, Resiliency Essentials

Last week, the Makin’ It Happen team had the incredible opportunity to attend the New England Summer School for Addiction Studies in Worcester, Massachusetts. This four-day event, held both virtually and in person, was an enriching experience that significantly...
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So wonderful to see all of the Greater Manchester So wonderful to see all of the Greater Manchester communities participating in DEA Drug Take Back Day this past weekend! 

Missed out? No worries. Check out these disposal sites available year-round: https://www.des.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt341/files/documents/2020-01/nh-drug-box-locations.pdf

See you in October for another Take Back! 

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