by Chris Duhaime | Dec 11, 2024 | Featured, Happening Now, Recovery, Recovery Ready Community
In January 2024, Manchester’s Mayor Jay Ruais launched an Anti-Stigma Survey developed by the Addiction Policy Forum, designed to gauge residents’ comfort levels with individuals either actively experiencing or recovering from substance use disorder. The survey...
by Chris Duhaime | Dec 11, 2024 | Featured, Makin’ It Happen in the 603
On October 19, Makin’ It Happen and Amoskeag Health brought together an amazing group of community partners for the final Wellness On Wheels (W.O.W) event of the year at the Manchester Police Athletic League! With sunshine, laughter, and community spirit, this special...
by Chris Duhaime | Dec 11, 2024 | Featured, Makin’ It Happen in the 603
During October’s Red Ribbon Week, Makin’ It Happen brought together high school students, faculty, and youth-serving organizations across the Greater Manchester region for an impactful day of education, engagement, and empowerment. Red Ribbon Week, the national...
by Chris Duhaime | Dec 11, 2024 | Featured, Makin’ It Happen in the 603
Last month, Makin’ It Happen team members, Tracy and Janelle had the opportunity to attend The Expo 2024 hosted by the Girl Scouts of Green and White Mountains. We were able to connect with many girl scouts and their families during our activity, “Language Matters,”...
by Chris Duhaime | Dec 11, 2024 | Featured, Makin’ It Happen in the 603
This month, we had the exciting opportunity to bring our mission of collaboration to life in a fresh and meaningful way! When Tammie Paul from Constellation Energy reached out, we were thrilled to offer our office space for their professional development day. But what...
by Makin It Happen | Oct 1, 2024 | Featured, Makin’ It Happen in the 603, Recovery Ready Community
This past Saturday, Makin’ It Happen team members had the opportunity to take part in the annual Hope Festival hosted by Hope for NH Recovery! This celebration of recovery took place at Veterans Park and involved all members of the Manchester community who have been...
by Makin It Happen | Sep 25, 2024 | Featured, Makin’ It Happen in the 603
On Saturday, September 21, Makin’ It Happen had the opportunity to participate in Manchester Proud’s and Manchester School District’s annual Celebrate ED! The event captured the true essence of what it means to take pride in education while celebrating all who...
by Chris Duhaime | Sep 24, 2024 | Featured, Recovery Ready Community
On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, we celebrated the kickoff of our 2024-2025 Community of Care Collaborative meetings! The Community of Care Collaborative meeting focuses on bringing together providers across the continuum of care along the four pillars of Homelessness...
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...
by Makin It Happen | Sep 6, 2024 | Featured, Resiliency Essentials
The month of September is nationally recognized as Suicide Prevention Month, a time to spread awareness on mental health and the warning signs of suicide. In addition, it is a time to spread awareness on prevention. Sunday, September 8 is the first annual 988 day,...
