Share your thoughts on youth substance use in Bennington! Your feedback informs our work to address this issue for the health and well-being of our community's youth. The Community Survey is for you if you: Are 19 or older Live…
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988: Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Need Support Now? If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org Beginning July 16th, 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route…
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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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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4/20: Then & Now
According to Time Magazine, the 4/20 origin story traces back to 1971, when five students at San Rafael High School in Marin County, CA would meet at 4:20 p.m. each day to “smoke a doobie” by the campus’ statue of…