What is thirdhand smoke? That was the question running through my head this morning in a meeting about smoke-free workplaces. I mean, second hand smoke sure-- that’s the leftover in the air that comes with a long list of health…
Read More It’s not even Airborne. So how prevalent can Thirdhand Smoke even be?
ACT would like to welcome T.J. Anania to the team. T.J.’s part of the AmeriCorps program and new to Bennington. What brings you to Bennington? After a year and a half of bouncing around jobs in Worcester Mass. I…
"At four liquor stores, some 40 cases of alcoholic beverages now have a bright yellow and black warning sticker on them. The Sticker Shock Campaign is a collaborative effort amongst several community organizations to stop those selling alcohol to minors.…
Giving Big at the Day of Caring ACT Youth Empowerment Committee Members teamed up with Teens 4 Change and United Ways of Bennington County on the Day of Caring during National Volunteer Week! Â Bravo! And THANK YOU!!!!
The first ever Hogwarts Family Day event was produced by ACT's Youth Empowerment Committee as an intergenerational event for the community. Nearly  250 persons  were transported into a clever, fun, free community event celebrating all things Harry Potter! Thank you…
May is Vermont Youth Appreciation Month Four years ago, a group of Bennington area youth drafted a statewide resolution to establish a Vermont Youth Appreciation Day. This celebration was a call to action in response to YRBS data that reflected…
Read More Governor Recognizes May as Vermont Youth Appreciation Month
