ACT’s 2020 Community Survey Results

Below are the results of our 2020 community survey prepared and visualized by Hart Dataworks. Thank you to all who participated.

Youth Leader Spotlight: Liz

My name is Liz (any pronouns) and I’m 16. I’m a part of the YourSpace youth committee of ACT Bennington & Queer Connect, and also a part of the drama club at Mt. Anthony Union High School. In my free time, I enjoy making art and music, as well as reading and writing. Why are…

Ga(y)me Night – March 17th

Youth ages 12-18 are invited to the next YourSpace event hosted by ACT, Queer Connect, and our Youth Planning Team:   🎳Ga(y)me Night🎲 Friday, March 17th, 6-8:30 PM Second Congregational Church, Bennington FREE Your favorite monthly event series is back for more fun! Drop in and hang out with friends, play your favorite games or…

Sunshine Box, March 2023: Origami

The March Sunshine Box activity is origami! Origami is the art of folding paper. The word “origami” comes from the Japanese words oru, meaning “to fold,” and kami, meaning “paper.” Origami is good for your health! Origami is exercise for your brain. The activity stimulates our brain—it requires hand-eye coordination, develops fine-motor skills, supports mental…

Member of the Month: Emily Hakkinen

Meet a new ACT Member! Emily was born and raised in Connecticut and moved to the Berkshires 12 years ago on her own because it was new and she thought it was pretty. She started teaching special education there and fell in love with working with at-risk youth. A few years later Emily became a…

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