OSSIPEE — Close to 200 people attended White Horse Addiction Center’s fourth annual Freedom Event on May 10 at the First Congregational Congregational Church of Ossipee.
There, along with enjoying dinner and bidding on silent auction items, they heard speakers describe how God is working miracles to aid in the fight against the opioid crisis. They also heard one of the founders talk about expanding into mental-health and juvenile services.
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