Wellness on Wheels joins Manchester’s National Night Out event 

by | Aug 21, 2023 | Happening Now, Makin ’It Happen Together, Manchester, Prevention, Recovery Ready Community, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Makin’ It Happen and Amoskeag Health’s Wellness on Wheels partnered with the Manchester Police Departments National Night Out event held on August 1st, 2023. National Night Out is a “National community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships”, (NATW) happening annually on the first Tuesday of August. New Hampshire has 37 participating cities. The event aims to enhance the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement.

A Hillsborough County Sheriff demonstrating the weight of a Police Vest at their booth during NNO.
Manchester Fire Department passing out Fire Chief hats.

This year, Manchester’s NNO was organized by Officer Breton of MPD. 55 community partners were in participation, including the NH Army National Guard helicopter, Chaos & Kindness, as well as the Manchester Wellness on Wheels participants.  

Bikers Against Child Abuse
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Manchester AA
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
CMC Breast Cancer Center

The event lasted from 5-8 PM, with K9 demonstrations, soccer games from Seacoast United Soccer, music from Rock 101, special activities with Chaos & Kindness, and the landing of the Black Hawk Helicopter.  

Wellness on Wheels partners were able to connect with more community partners through NNO, as well as reach more community members through the event. Senator Maggie Hassan and Mayor Joyce Craig were also in attendance, as well as U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young.  

Senator Maggie Hassan with a Manchester Police Officer.
Mayor Joyce Craig with Omaya Hassan.

For more photos from the event, please contact Tracy Bachert [email protected]  

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Written by Ashley Bachert | Community Impact Communications Coordinator | 08/22/2023