Poverty. Drug Abuse. Suicide. Hunger. Crime. Isolation. 

To have a strong community, you you need prevention. To win the war, you have to win the battle. And the battle begins by addressing the ROOT CAUSES. Enter ACT.

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The Alliance for Community Transformations (ACT) is a community-based, grassroots
collective of people who are working together on projects to improve the health of the greater Bennington, Vermont region.

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Their mission: To empower, mobilize and inspire communities to act in collaboration towards delaying first time substance use and preventing substance abuse among youth, reducing its use across all ages and promoting greater wellness and long-term health in the “Southshire” region of Bennington County.

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Their Vision: A region that actively works  together to empower, mobilize and inspire one another to act in collaboration towards greater health and sustainable change.

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ACT's areas of focus are:​

• Healthy & Active Living

• Youth Empowerment & Engagement

  • Judy Brownell Youth Ambassador Program​

• Substance Abuse and Tobacco Prevention

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ACT is driven as a component of the Bennington County Regional Commission’s Healthy Community Division and helps to drive public health and community improvement through grassroots efforts.