May is Youth Appreciation Month in Vermont, and each year we come together to celebrate Bennington youth for all that they contribute to the community! This year, instead of one day of fun, we're celebrating throughout the month of May…
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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…
ACT’s Alyssa Irizarry Recognized as 2022 Emerging Leader of Southern Vermont
Shires Young Professionals and Southern Vermont Young Professionals announced today that Alyssa Irizarry, Projects Coordinator at Alliance for Community Transformations (ACT), has been selected as a 2022 Emerging Leader of Southern Vermont. “It’s a joy to be recognized as an…
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Youth Leader Spotlight: Jazmyne
I’m Jazmyne, a 7th grader at MAUMS. I’m a member of the Youth Leadership Group, Space Place, GLOW, Standing Ovations, and Guitar Club. I like unrestricted writing, swimming and going outside to check out the world! Why are healthy choices…
Photovoice 2022: Brave Spaces
April at ACT means one thing: PHOTOVOICE! Our annual Youth Photovoice Contest challenges local youth to promote healthy choices, reimagine public spaces, and celebrate community. This year, we are excited to partner with Queer Connect Bennington to uplift the experiences…
Community Norms on Alcohol Consumption & Keeping Youth Safe
by Nancy Koziol, owner of couch + cork and ACT’s Business Sector Leader Vermont is known for so many things: its wild landscape ripe for outdoor recreation, lack of billboards and, unfortunately, higher rates of alcohol consumption–across all age groups–compared…
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