by Makin It Happen | Sep 12, 2023 | Resiliency Essentials
On September 1, 2023, Makin’ It Happen’s Resiliency Essentials Team, Kayte, Janelle, and Jane kicked off our Youth Mental Health First Aid trainings for the staff of the Boys and Girls Club of Manchester. Youth Mental Health First Aid aims to teach individuals that...
by mft | Mar 18, 2019 | Makin ’It Happen Together, Prevention
The next National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 27, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. The toolbox of promotional materials to help publicize this event and encourage people to dispose of unwanted or expired medications is now live. Each year...
by mft | Mar 4, 2019 | Makin ’It Happen Together, Prevention, They Made It Happen
On Friday, March 1st, SAM Senior Policy Advisor, Luke Niforatos was in Concord, NH to announce the launch of SAM New Hampshire, a broad coalition of concerned citizens who do not want to see marijuana legalized. A full audience was in attendance, including prevention...
by mft | Feb 22, 2019 | Makin ’It Happen Together
Our second meeting of young adults was filled with laughs, brainstorming, inspiration, connections … and left us with a lot to think about as we move our Committee forward. With Pappy’s Pizza’s, the comfort of SNHU’s Sandbox...
by mft | Feb 12, 2019 | Makin ’It Happen Together
https://www.facebook.com/events/377382293040911/ Goffstown High School, February 15-23rd. Follow link for more info and tickets. Congratulations to our GHS empowerYOUTH! members who have been working so hard on this production, we can’t wait to support...
by mft | Feb 11, 2019 | Makin ’It Happen Together
Marijuana legalization/commercialization will be the topic of conversation on NHPR’s The Exchange on the morning of Tuesday, February 12th from 9AM-10AM. Kate Frey, VP of Advocacy at New Futures, will be on the show! As most of you know, The...
by mft | Jan 28, 2019 | Makin ’It Happen Together
On January 14, 2019 our community providers and residents gathered for a public forum announcing the new hub and spoke system in NH as a response to the state-wide Opioid Crisis. The Doorway (hub) will serve as an entry point to care for community members seeking...
by mft | Jan 28, 2019 | Makin ’It Happen Together, They Made It Happen
Makin’ It Happen has teamed up with the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce this week to host our first of three lunch and learn sessions. The chamber offers the “Hear It Here” program featuring conversations on community issues and challenges with experts, along...
by mft | Jan 12, 2019 | Makin ’It Happen Together
In December, Makin’ It Happen was contacted by PBS for the purpose of sharing experiences and insights into substance misuse prevention. MIH’s focus was the prescription drug sticker campaign in partnership with DEA New England and dozens of empowerYOUTH!...
by Makin It Happen | Mar 12, 2026 | collaboration, Featured, Happening Soon, Makin ’It Happen Together, Manchester, Prevention, Spotlight, Uncategorized
At Makin’ It Happen, we always want your comfort to be a priority, both mentally and physically. Beginning March 15th and running through April 30th, 2026, Fallon’s Furniture and La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries in Manchester are hosting a special fundraiser to support a...
by Makin It Happen | Mar 10, 2026 | Recovery Ready Community
March Recovery Ready Communities Collaborative Meeting Minutes Our last virtual meeting of the year! Featured Speaker – Laura Wargo, NH Partnership for Recovery Residences (NHPRR) NHPRR is the state certifying body for recovery...
by Makin It Happen | Feb 23, 2026 | collaborative, Makin ’It Happen Together, Prevention, Youth Wellness & Prevention Initiative
Each month, we’re shining a spotlight on one of our Youth Wellness and Prevention Collaborative members! This February, we are highlighting The Youth Complex, a Manchester non-profit organization. The Youth Complex is a youth-led nonprofit building safe, welcoming...
by Makin It Happen | Feb 20, 2026 | Featured, Happening Now, Life of a Teen, Manchester, Spotlight, Video
Season 2 of Life of a Teen kicks off with a conversation about New Hampshire’s new bell to bell cell phone ban, a statewide policy prohibiting students from using mobile devices during the school day. What does this mean for students? Is it helping or hurting? Hear...
by Makin It Happen | Feb 13, 2026 | Happening Now, Happening Soon, Makin ’It Happen Together, Makin’ It Happen in the 603, Prevention, Resiliency Essentials, Uncategorized
Calling all client-facing service professionals! Hair stylists, barbers, tattoo artists, estheticians, massage therapists, and anyone dedicated to creating meaningful client experiences. Don’t just make your clients feel welcome, make them feel genuinely heard and...
by Makin It Happen | Feb 10, 2026 | collaboration, collaborative, Recovery Ready Community
February Recovery Ready Communities Collaborative Meeting Minutes Thank you to Granite United Way for speaking about the new NH Care Connections (NHCC) portal! What’s New The collaborative will meet remotely once more next month, for March. Featured...
by Makin It Happen | Jan 23, 2026 | collaboration, collaborative, Makin ’It Happen Together, Manchester, Prevention, Recovery, Recovery Ready Community, Uncategorized
In a revamped studio with a new host, Anne Bonner, The Makin’ It Happen Podcast is back. We kicked off season 2 of our special segment Connection Conversations with a powerful conversation about homelessness in Manchester. Erica...
by Makin It Happen | Jan 20, 2026 | collaboration, Makin ’It Happen Together, Manchester, Resiliency Essentials, Uncategorized
On January 5th, Makin’ It Happen partnered with the New Hampshire Theatre Project, the Manchester Police Department, and the Manchester Fire Department to present AFTERMATH: An Elephant in the Room Production at The Rex Theatre in Manchester. AFTERMATH is one of six...
by Makin It Happen | Jan 14, 2026 | Recovery Ready Community
January Recovery Ready Communities Collaborative Meeting Minutes Happy 2026! Featured Speaker – On the Road to Wellness Ariana Moniz, Deputy Director Justin Michaud – Director of PSA Gary – Director of...
by Makin It Happen | Dec 21, 2025 | Recovery Ready Community
Makin’ It Happen is taking the lead on Greater Manchester’s Anti-Stigma Initiative to confront and reduce stigma around substance use disorder and addiction through learning and connection opportunities. Through the Anti-Stigma campaign, we offer two evidence-based...
