My name is Liz (any pronouns) and I'm 16. I'm a part of the YourSpace youth committee of ACT Bennington & Queer Connect, and also a part of the drama club at Mt. Anthony Union High School. In my free…
Category: Youth Engagement
Sunshine Box, March 2023: Origami
The March Sunshine Box activity is origami! Origami is the art of folding paper. The word "origami" comes from the Japanese words oru, meaning "to fold," and kami, meaning "paper." Origami is good for your health! Origami is exercise for…
Green Mountain Monster Mash – Oct. 27th
You're invited to the Green Mountain Monster Mash, an inclusive Halloween party for youth in Bennington County! 🎃👻🦇 When: Thursday, October 27th, 6-8 pm Where: Second Congregational Church, 115 Hillside St., Bennington, VT Who: Youth ages 12-18 Join us for…
Youth Leaders Wanted!
We are THRILLED to announce that we have received funding from the Nellie Mae Education Foundation to host a new monthly event series for LGBTQ+ Youth and Allies, in partnership with our friends at Queer Connect (stay tuned for details!).…
Free Gender Affirming Haircuts for Youth
ACT is teaming up with Queer Connect, W. Collective, The Collaborative, and Bespoke Salon Suite for an event offering FREE gender affirming haircuts for local youth. When: Friday, September 30th, 5 - 7 pm Where: W. Collective (332 Main Street)…
Celebrating Pride & Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth
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…