Rest in Power A member of the ACT family has gone on to rest in power this week. Dr. Judith Fellows was a long-standing member of ACT through many incarnations over several years. As a prevention consultant with the Vermont Department of Health, Dr. Fellows brought a high-level of expertise and mentorship to many coalitions …
REGISTER TODAY: https://actbennington.org/dfc-celebration/ ACT invites the public a 1-year celebration of Bennington’s awarding of the federal Drug Free Community grant on Wednesday, November 2nd 2016 from 8:30 – 1:30 at the CAPA Center at Bennington College. Joining will be special guest speaker Vermont Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Reiber to talk about Drug Courts in Vermont Here the …
2016 ACT Substance Abuse Community Survey MUST BE 18 OR OLDER TO PARTICIPATE On behalf of the youth of the greater Bennington area, thank you for participating in this community survey on substance abuse in the region. This is a confidential survey, and will help us in understanding the community’s perceptions on substance abuse and how …
“At four liquor stores, some 40 cases of alcoholic beverages now have a bright yellow and black warning sticker on them. The Sticker Shock Campaign is a collaborative effort amongst several community organizations to stop those selling alcohol to minors. The movement started on Wednesday when about six youth from Teens 4 Change and the …
Giving Big at the Day of Caring ACT Youth Empowerment Committee Members teamed up with Teens 4 Change and United Ways of Bennington County on the Day of Caring during National Volunteer Week! Bravo! And THANK YOU!!!!
The first ever Hogwarts Family Day event was produced by ACT’s Youth Empowerment Committee as an intergenerational event for the community. Nearly 250 persons were transported into a clever, fun, free community event celebrating all things Harry Potter! Thank you for your hard work committee members and thank you to all of the community members …
May is Vermont Youth Appreciation Month Four years ago, a group of Bennington area youth drafted a statewide resolution to establish a Vermont Youth Appreciation Day. This celebration was a call to action in response to YRBS data that reflected the low rates of VT youth that feel they matter to our communities. A joint …
Click here for the full Banner article. When: Wednesday, December 23, 2015, 10:45 AM Where: Mount Anthony High School, 301 Park Street, Main Lobby What: Bennington area teens participating in the Alliance for Community Transformations’ (ACT) Youth Ambassador Program present Vermont Veterans’ Home with several hundred holiday cards created by classmates for residents. Why: …
Media Alert When: Wednesday, December 30, 2015, Noon Where: Bennington County Regional Commission, 111 South Street, Suite 203 Bennington, VT What: Local organization, Alliance for Community Transformations (ACT) will host a press conference to announce the awarding of a five-year, $625,000 Drug Free Communities Grant through the Office of National Drug Control Policy and the …
On Thursday, Julie Lineberger, former Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) Chair, instructor and activist shared knowledge and advice to the Business Management class at the Southwest Vermont Career Development Center on socially responsible business plans and the triple bottom line movement in Vermont and worldwide. The class had an opportunity to get first-hand advice …
A total of 5800 pounds were collected through recent prescription drug take-back efforts in Vermont. Bennington County collected the 2nd highest total weight and averaged the highest weight per person of all Vermont counties. — Top 5 in Total Weight — 1. Chittenden – 1855.5 lbs 2. Bennington – 683 lbs 3. Washington – 656.5 …
The Alliance for Community Transformations AmeriCorps VISTA, Nevin Lessard, has been working closely with the Bennington Oral Health Coalition (BOHC) since coming to town back in early August of this year. The main focus of this work has been implementing school wide oral health screenings at Mount Anthony Union Middle School (MAUMS). After months of …
We are thrilled to announce the launch of a fantastic radio public service announcement sponsored by WEQX 102.7 FM radio which began on July 13th, 2015 and is now in rotation. Be sure to tune in and listen for the great piece: Click here download the file. Thank you WEQX for your support of our communities!!!!
Wednesday, July 29, 2015 from 6:00 – 7:30pm Bennington Free Library, Bank North Room (2nd Floor) The Alliance for Community Transformations, Maple Leaf Realty, American Lung Association of the Northeast and the Vermont Department of Health are pleased to present this free workshop on how to turn your rental units smoke- free and protect your …
Students comment on access to tobacco and alcohol On Wednesday, April 8th, students from the Pre-Law Class, instructed by Bruce Lee-Clark at the Career Development Center in Bennington presented their report to the legislature on youths access to tobacco and alcohol. The students has a unique opportunity to present their detailed policy analysis to the …
Reducing heroin use in our communities begins with getting prescription painkillers off the streets where they can be accessed. You can safely turn your unused prescriptions, no questions asked anytime at the following locations: Bennington Sheriff’s Department 802-442-4900 Bennington Police Department 802-442-1030 Manchester Police Department 802-362-2022 Windhall Police Department 802-297-1013
ACT is currently recruiting for a Social Media and Development VISTA. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and organized individual to write and research grants and develop a social media outreach plan. Check out the full description HERE. Continue reading
Local Youth partnered with ACT to continue the Sticker Shock Campaign. Continuing the campaign of last year, in an effort to raise awareness of the penalties of supplying minors with alcohol. Participating stores in the Spring Campaign? Mincers Gas Station, Martins Mobil, Stewart’s, Bennington Beverage Outlet. Here is a look at the stickers we used, … Continue reading
The Youth Ambassadors Program comes to a close for the academic year, as students in the program prepare for the summer, and some prepare to graduate. Their last meeting was on Thursday, May 26th. Pictured below are the students with all the donations from the last project of the year. Pictured left to right … Continue reading
Youth Appreciation Day happened this Saturday!! Familes and kids of all ages attended, and had a great time, enjoying the live music and endless activities provided! It was a beautiful day, perfect weather for such a wonderful event. This year the event was planned by 3 AmeriCorps VISTAs who work in the community. Rachel Newton, … Continue reading
REGISTER TODAY: https://actbennington.org/dfc-celebration/ ACT invites the public a 1-year celebration of Bennington’s awarding of the federal Drug Free Community grant on Wednesday, November 2nd 2016 from 8:30 – 1:30 at the CAPA Center at Bennington College. Joining will be special guest speaker Vermont Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Reiber to talk about Drug Courts in Vermont Here the … Continue reading
August 24, 2016 – Local youth partnered up with ACT Member Sean Morin of the Center for Restorative Justice in the second launch of the Sticker Shock project in the town of Bennington. A project of the Drug Free Communities Grant Program, ACT’s Substance Abuse and Tobacco Prevention committee coordinated the fall effort with Sean … Continue reading
2016 ACT Substance Abuse Community Survey MUST BE 18 OR OLDER TO PARTICIPATE On behalf of the youth of the greater Bennington area, thank you for participating in this community survey on substance abuse in the region. This is a confidential survey, and will help us in understanding the community’s perceptions on substance abuse and how … Continue reading
