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…
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Local Youth Recognized for Leadership and Kindness
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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May is Vermont Youth Appreciation Month
May is Youth Appreciation Month in Vermont, a time to come together to celebrate young people for all they contribute to our communities. This statewide celebration originated in Bennington. In 2013, a group of Career Development Center (now Southwest Tech)…
Youth Open Mic – April 21st
Youth ages 12-18 are invited to the next YourSpace event hosted by ACT, Queer Connect, and our Youth Planning Team: 🎤Open Mic🎸 Friday, April 21st, 6-8 PM Second Congregational Church, Bennington FREE Youth musicians, singers, poets, dancers, magicians! Come on…
I.D. Policies Protect the Health & Safety of Bennington Youth
by Nancy Koziol, owner of couch + cork and ACT’s Business Sector Leader As a person who works with alcohol, something that is always on my mind is safety. couch + cork sells wine tastings, an experience that involves consumption.…
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Ga(y)me Night – March 17th
Youth ages 12-18 are invited to the next YourSpace event hosted by ACT, Queer Connect, and our Youth Planning Team:  🎳Ga(y)me Night🎲 Friday, March 17th, 6-8:30 PM Second Congregational Church, Bennington FREE Your favorite monthly event series is back…