ACT is teaming up with Queer Connect and the John G. McCullough Free Library for Youth Story Hour: Coming Out on October 17th, in celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month and National Coming Out Day (October 11th). Local poet James Crews will host…
Category: Youth Engagement
Youth Appreciation Day 2021
May is Youth Appreciation Month in Vermont, and each year we come together to celebrate Bennington youth for all that they contribute to the community! On May 8th and May 22nd, ACT hosted Youth Appreciation Day "Pop-Ups" at the Bennington…
Winners of 2021 Youth Photovoice Contest
Congratulations to Avery, Star, Gavin and Andrew, the winners of our 2021 Youth Photovoice Contest! This year's contest theme—Thrive—asked young people: what people, places, or things help make the Bennington area great? Submissions were reviewed by a panel of community…
Youth Leadership Group Community Dialogue
The 2020-2021 Youth Leadership Group, a partnership between ACT & Mt. Anthony Union Middle School, hosted a Community Dialogue to share how the 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey inspired them to raise awareness and take action on substance use and…
Photovoice 2021: THRIVE
It's that time of year: Photovoice—ACT's annual youth photo contest. The 2021 theme is THRIVE. We want to hear from young people ages 12-18 in Bennington and surrounding towns about where you see this area at its best. Take a photo…
ACT Receives $125K Grant to Combat Youth Substance Use
Alliance for Community Transformations has received a new five-year, $125,000 grant, allowing its coalition to continue its work to prevent first-time youth substance use, decrease overall use, and help create a healthier Bennington. Read more in the Bennington Banner >