October is National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month, and October 1st also marked the opening of legal, adult-use retail cannabis in Vermont. As a prevention coalition, we are committed to supporting the overall health and well-being of our community by…
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Saturday, October 14th is Period Action Day, and we’re asking you to join us in making a difference in the lives of Bennington community members in need of period products. In the U.S., one in four teens has missed school…
Meet a new ACT member! Logan Snow is a community organizer and reproductive rights activist. Born and raised in Bennington, Vermont, she is passionate about making the place she calls home better for all. Logan truly loves community organizing and…
September is Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month. Because of the widespread stigma around suicide, many people are reluctant to speak openly about it—and it can be really difficult to talk about! But talking about suicide in our community makes it…
ACT announced the winners of the 2023 Youth Appreciation Awards, which recognize local youth for their leadership and efforts to make the community a healthier and kinder place. Educators and youth-serving professionals were encouraged to nominate young people who demonstrate…
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My name is Sage (she/they) and I’m an 8th grade student at Mt. Anthony Union Middle School. I’m a member of drama club, participate in GLOW and Space Place, and I’m an ACT youth rep. Editor’s Note: Sage is also…
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…
