Gender neutral clothing and hygiene products on Main St. BENNINGTON — Main Street has always been a place for teens to gather. Now, thanks to Threads, downtown Bennington is also a safe haven for any teen who needs extra support.…
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Help ACT Spread a Little Sunshine!
According to Spring 2021 survey data, only 57% of students at Mount Anthony Union Middle School (MAUMS) in Bennington feel they matter to the community. 60% of MAUMS students felt sad or hopeless in the last year, and 31% report…
2021 Community Survey Results
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…
Member of the Month: Dawn Campbell
Dawn Campbell lives in beautiful Bennington, Vermont with her very patient husband and children. She has been a special education teacher most of her career, recently switching to the role of Associate Director of Student Services for grades 6-12 for…
Meet ACT’s Community Leaders: Katrina Hastings
Meet Katrina Hastings, ACT's Civic/Volunteer Sector Leader: "I am the Youth Services Librarian at the McCullough Free Library in North Bennington, VT. Prior to becoming a librarian, I worked in various educational settings with children and families. I’ve seen firsthand…
Welcome to ACT’s New Business Sector Leader: Nancy Koziol of couch + cork
ACT is excited to welcome Nancy Koziol as our new Business Sector Leader! As a community coalition, ACT engages with 12 sectors of the community to reduce youth substance use, including: Parents, Youth, Education/Schools, State or Local Government, Media, Businesses,…
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