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2008
May 6, 2008
Creating Caring — Preventing Violence
UCS sponsors conference on promoting caring, nonviolent and positive behavior in children and adults.
April 23, 2008
Stratton Foundation Awards Grant to UCS
Grant provides significant addition to lending library of materials to enhance counseling, reinforce personal changes, and help speed recovery.
April 10, 2008
Head Start Holds Open House in Shaftsbury
Special open house for parents and children to enroll in nursery school.
March 24, 2008
UCS Offers Workshop on Estate and Guardianship Planning
Estate planning expert Theresa M. Varnet presents a workshop on "Estate and Guardianship Planning for Families with Dependents with a Developmental Disability."
March 10, 2008
Head Start Holds Open House in North Bennington
Special open house for parents and children interested in nursery school.
January 16, 2008
Interacting Effectively with Your Child
Free workshop for parents of young children helps make easier job of parenting.
2007
December 30, 2007
UCS Goes Smoke-Free in 2008
Smoke-free campus launched to promote better community health.
December 10, 2007
Hawkins-Farrara Celebrates 20 Years at UCS
Penny Hawkins-Farrara, of North Bennington, celebrated her 20th service anniversary.
November 20, 2007
UCS Accredited for Highest Quality
National CARF surveyors acclaim UCS as one of the best agencies they have seen.
October 16, 2007
UCS Sponsors "Refuse to Use" Free Skate at Riley Rink
Area middle-school students invited to attend substance-free party.
October 5, 2007
UCS Fall Craft Fair at Bennington Chamber
The Annual Developmental Services Craft Fair features dozens of crafters.
September 5, 2007
20-Year Service Celebration at UCS
Community-based services work best when caregivers have long experience.
August 17, 2007
$5K Grant Awarded to UCS Program for Youth in Transition
Young adults will be switching to nutritionally balanced, healthy meals.
June 20, 2007
Staff Awards Luncheon Recognizes Best of the Best
Bennington Museum luncheon honors UCS staff for outstanding achievements.
June 6, 2007
UCS Holds Carwash with a Twist
The Developmental Services program is sponsoring a combination car wash and bake sale.
June 4, 2007
Resolving Tenant Problems: A Workshop for Landlords
Expert panel provides straight talk to landlords on taking action when tenants are out of control.
May 23, 2007
Shared Living Can Be Great Opportunity
Find out if you want to be part of the Shared Living Program.
April 19, 2007
UCS Appoints Genevieve Strohmaier to the Board
New member an experienced manager and advocate for people.
April 19, 2007
UCS Appoints Drug-Free Communities Program Coordinator
Ryan Simpson is the new Drug-Free Communities program coordinator.
April 19, 2007
Head Start Open House in Pownal
Special open house for parents and children interested in nursery school.
April 19, 2007
Head Start Open House in Shaftsbury
Special open house for parents and children interested in nursery school.
March 29, 2007
Entertainment to Kickoff Alcohol Awareness Month
Free Comedy performance open to the public.