ACT Bennington has recognized Gloria Sheelah Cruzado as 2026 Advocate of the Year, honoring her dedication to supporting healthy youth and families. Cruzado is a longtime supporter of ACT’s Take Care Project, participating in monthly period “packing parties,” where volunteers…
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The Take Care Project 2025 Community Impact Report is here! This past year, ACT's Take Care Project continued working to expand access to free hygiene and menstrual products in the Bennington region. Youth-led advocacy and education was a major highlight,…
Winter and the holidays can be a hard time for some of us. Between school stress, family expectations, money worries, loneliness, or changes in routine, it is normal to feel overwhelmed, even when everyone else seems excited or "happy." Shorter…
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The Town of Bennington, in partnership with ACT Bennington, is excited to announce the launch of the Bennington Youth Council, a new program designed to elevate youth voices and engage local teens in shaping the future of the community. The…
Get in loser, it's Youth Movie Night at Bennington Free Library! Join us on Thursday, December 18th 6-8 PM for pizza, popcorn, and a 2004 teen comedy classic (rated PG-13). Free!
The Southwest Vermont Supervisory Union (SVSU), in partnership with ACT Bennington — a substance-use prevention organization supporting youth in making healthy choices — will welcome Tom Fontana on October 22nd for student and community presentations focused on cannabis education, harm…
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