FOUNDER
MARK ANDERSON
Established in January 2017, Austin17House was born after the tragic loss that ignited a powerful mission. After the passing of Austin, a vibrant 17-year-old, in a drug-related car accident, his father, Mark, was touched by the outpouring of love and support at Austin's wake. Friends and peers shared how Austin had positively impacted their lives, and in that moment, Mark realized the need for a safe haven for youth in the community.
With funds raised through a GoFundMe campaign, Mark set forth to create a community center for Austin's friends and peers—a place where they could gather, grow, and heal. Eight years later, Austin17House stands as a beacon of hope, operating four days a week and providing a purposeful after-school program that empowers youth to be themselves and explore their potential.
The Austin17House is more than just a community center; it is a way of life. We are committed to empowering youth and their families, providing them with the resources and support they need to navigate life's challenges.
Join us in honoring Austin's legacy and transforming lives, one young person at a time.
My vision was to create a place where youth and adults can be strengthened in their identity, become strong leaders and where they can build and find their dreams. And we've done this through community, building support systems and hope.
- Mark Anderson, 2018
OUR HISTORY
DECEMBER 2016
$11,000.00
Mark Anderson receives $11,000 from an online GoFundMe and begins plans to open up a community center with the funds.
JANUARY 2017
Est. Brentwood NH
Mark finds a local, vacant gymnasium in Brentwood NH and establishes Austin17House
APRIL 2017
Open House
Austin17House hosts its first Open House with OVER 200 community members in attendance!
MARCH 2018
Certified 501C3 Non Profit
Austin17House becomes a certified Non-Profit, 501c3, with the State of NH on March 8, 2018!
Austin17house is not a building;
it’s not a business;
it’s a way of life.
- Mark Anderson, 2021
IN THE NEWS
UNION LEADER
TEENS HAVE A SPECIAL HANG OUT THANKS TO A SPECIAL DAD
NEW HAMPSHIRE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | NHCF
"The Austin17 House in Brentwood is a place where young people feel connected, and heard, and celebrated."
BY LOIS R. SHEA, SENIOR WRITER & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
JULY 30, 2019
IN THE NEWS
Austin17House, Inc. is a certified 501(c) (3) non-profit organization.
**Your contribution is tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.**
Through community support and fundraising efforts, we have been able to provide a safe place for youth and families to enjoy life, provide meals, and provide educational workshops surrounding suicide prevention, mental health, and substance prevention for free!