It's summertime, which means pool parties and backyard BBQs! This also means more risk for youth substance misuse: most underage drinking occurs in private settings such as home parties. Alcohol in the home remains the primary source of access for…
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Member of the Month: Glauke Cooijmans
Glauke Cooijmans was born in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. She studied Health Education and Mental Health Sciences at Maastricht University, NL, and received a post grad Certificate in Healthcare Psychology from University of Amsterdam. Glauke moved to the U.S. in 2007.…
Local Youth Recognized for Leadership and Kindness
This week, ACT honored three Bennington students with Youth Appreciation Awards, which recognize local youth for their leadership and efforts to make the community a healthier and kinder place. Educators and youth program managers were encouraged to nominate young people…
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Celebrating Pride & Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth
These days Pride may be synonymous with rainbow-saturated logos, apparel, and celebrations, but the origins of the movement began with young LGBTQ people fighting against discrimination in the Stonewall Uprising of 1969. While decades of activism has led to major…
Winners of the 2022 Youth Photovoice Contest
Congratulations to Jenna, Danni, Ruby, and Abigail, the winners of the 2022 Youth Photovoice Contest! Photovoice is an annual photography contest that challenges local youth to promote healthy choices, reimagine public spaces, and celebrate community. This year ACT partnered with…
Menstrual Equity Film Screening
When: Thursday, May 27th, 6:30 - 8:30 PM Where: Second Congregational Church, UCC, 115 Hillside St., Bennington In honor of Menstrual Hygiene Day, join Alliance for Community Transformations (ACT) and Planned Parenthood of Northern New England for a free screening…