Breakwater: A Community Together

04/02/2026

We're so excited to be working with Ally and El from Communities at Oshkosh North!! Looking forward to everything ahead!

We’re Ally and El, and we’re super grateful to have been given the opportunity to work alongside Breakwater: A Community Together for our Junior Project with the goal to prevent youth substance use. We’re looking forward to continuing to connect with the kids at Vel Phillips Middle School as we learn more about what Breakwater is all about!

03/21/2026

Today!! 11:00 - 3:00pm at Vel Phillips Middle School - Oshkosh. We can’t wait to see you all!! 💙💙

🗓️ NEXT SATURDAY: Unity Oshkosh's Care Fair!
WHEN: Saturday, March 21 | 11 AM – 3 PM
WHERE: Vel Phillips Middle School
WHO: Everyone is welcome!

Oshkosh is full of incredible services, and next Saturday, we’re bringing them all to YOU under one roof. The Unity Oshkosh Resource Fair is a warm, welcoming space designed to connect families with the incredible care and resources our city has to offer.

✨ This is a FREE event and no registration is needed. Whether you need support or just want to connect with your neighbors - this is for you.

What’s Happening:
🤝 50+ Local Organizations offering family programs and community support.
✂️ Free Haircuts for the whole family.
📦 Essential Supplies (including diapers and hygiene items).
🧸 Children’s Activity Space to keep the kids busy while you explore.

This event is a collaboration between our school district, local outreach groups, the Winnebago County Health Department, and many more. We want to see our community thrive - together! 🤝✨

03/06/2026

We had such a great time at the Family Game Night! Thank you Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh for having us!! 💙

02/14/2026

Happy We ❤️ You Day!

We’re so grateful to be part of a community that cares deeply and supports one another! Your kindness and connection makes this community truly special.

We hope to see you all on March 4th at the We Heart You Recovery event! A day full of spreading hope, ending the stigma, and creating meaningful connections together!

We ❤️ you today and every day!

02/11/2026

Last week, our coalition members Dan, Katie, Andy, and Kaytlin traveled to Washington, D.C. to attend the CADCA Leadership Forum!

Breakwater was honored with the National Chairman’s Award, participated in Capitol Hill Day by meeting with Wisconsin Senator staff members to share about youth substance use prevention, and attended sessions focused on strengthening prevention efforts in our community.

We’re proud of our team and excited to bring this knowledge and momentum back home! 💙

11/06/2025

Join us in 2 weeks for CHEERS!

The goal of the CHEERS! course is to reduce underage drinking by providing education to anyone in a position to serve or sell alcohol.

Class is FREE but registration is REQUIRED!

10/14/2025

We’re just a few days away ‼️

Join us for a FREE screening of Come Back Home - a powerful film about the dangers of fentanyl. Together, we’ll open the door to meaningful conversations about prevention, awareness, and community support. After the film, stay for a community panel to learn more about what our youth face today and how we can better understand, protect, and support them.

🗓️ October 16th, 2025
⏰ 5:30 - 7:00 pm
📍UWO Sage Hall, Room 1210
🚗 Free Parking
🍴 Dinner Provided

Let’s come together to make a difference. We hope to see you there!

09/26/2025

LEAD is doing big things 💪 We’re so excited for their first event happening TONIGHT!!! Huge shoutout to these amazing students who are truly making a difference!

One of our projects from the 2024–2025 school year is going strong! 💪 Allie and the student leaders of LEAD are hosting their very first event.

The mission of LEAD is simple but powerful: Live Every Day Alcohol and Drug-Free. 🌟

Their tailgate will be at Titan Stadium before the kickoff of our varsity football game tomorrow! 🏈🎉o

07/11/2025

07/10/2025

Who should have real talks about substance use? All of us. Because prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery can all start with a caring . Help strengthen and protect the people and community around you: dhs.wisconsin.gov/real-talks/index.htm

06/11/2025

🌊 New Episode Alert! 🎙️
We’re excited to share the latest episode of The Breakwater Podcast, featuring a heartfelt conversation with Kypton—a dedicated member of our youth substance use prevention group—and his mother, Megan.

Together, they open up about their experiences with Breakwater and Substance Free Futures, the importance of youth voice in prevention, and how families can work alongside their communities to support healthy choices.

This is a powerful reminder that prevention is a team effort—and every voice matters. 💙

👉 Tune in now and be inspired by their story of connection, growth, and hope: https://soundcloud.com/user-47556761/breakwater-voices-a-youth-family-perspective-on-prevention