Jake Stone serves as the Pastor for Mission City Church, Bennington location. He and his wife, Laura-Ashley, moved to Bennington, Vermont from Decatur, Alabama in 2014. Jake has a passion to engage skeptics of faith, learn about leadership, help others…
Reducing impaired driving increases the health and well-being of the community. As a driver, passenger, or host of a party, we all have a role to play in keeping our friends, family, and neighbors safe on the roadways. Every day…
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ACT's annual Community Survey helps us understand community members' perceptions on youth substance use in Bennington. Adult community members' anonymous feedback informs our work to address this issue for the health and well-being of our community's youth. View this year's…
Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, and most adults who use tobacco regularly start before they turn 18. Preventing the use of tobacco products by youth, or equipping those who use with resources…
The Great American Smokeout is Thursday, November 18th. Join tobacco smokers and vape users across Bennington County and thousands across the United States and make a plan to stop smoking for the day. Whether you are a teen, young adult,…
Taylor Haynes is the Assistant Director at the YMCA at the Bennington Rec Center and has been working for the Y since 2019, and at the Rec since she was a high school student! Taylor is very passionate about getting…
