Superhero 5K and Kids' Dash
2024-11-02 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | VT
Join UCS for this year’s Superhero 5K and Kids’ Dash on November 2, 2024!
Walk or run through beautiful downtown Bennington in our 7th annual community race. The race begins and ends at the Berkshire Family YMCA at 655 Gage Street in Bennington.
This year’s fun-filled event promotes health and wellness in our community and supports a worthy cause – our Teens4Change (T4C) program. T4C is a peer-led group where youth actively plan and engage in activities to positively impact their community. From organizing events volunteering at local organizations, these young individuals are making a real difference.
Registration is now open! Online registration is available through October 31, 2024, and in-person registration is available on November 1, 2024, from 3-7pm and November 2 from 7-8:15am at the Berkshire Family YMCA at 655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT.
Register online at the link below or print and fill out the paper registration and mail it in.
UCS_Superhero Registration Form 2024
We are looking for sponsors to help make this a huge success!
2024 Superhero 5K Sponsorship Form
Please consider sponsoring today. Your support plays a crucial role in empowering our youth and creating lasting impact in our community.
Please contact us if you have any questions at (802) 442-5491 or email UCS-Superhero5k@ucsvt.org
2024 Superhero 5K Flyer

Thank you to our sponsors:
Caped Crusader – $5,000

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Guardian – $2,500

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Aquaman Water Stop – $1,000

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Defender – $500

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Champion – $250

Holiday Craft Table @Bennington Community Market
2024-12-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Bennington Community Market, 239 Main Street, Bennington, VT, 05201, United States
Join United Counseling Service (UCS)’ Developmental Services division on December 7 as our Community Supports program hosts a Holiday Craft Table at the Bennington Community Market. The table will feature a variety of items, including crafts that clients crafted with support and other items created independently by clients of the Community Supports program. Stop by to see the wonderful things that our clients create and shop for one-of-a-kind gifts this holiday season!
All sales benefit the Community Supports program at UCS and our clients. Please contact CBurke@ucsvt.org for more information.

Monthly hiring event
2025-02-11 15:00 - 17:00 | 314 Dewey Street, 314 Dewey Street, Bennington, VT, 05201, United States
United Counseling Service (UCS) will hold a hiring event on February 11, 2025, from 3-5pm, at its 314 Dewey Street location in Bennington, VT.
Hiring managers will be available to meet with visitors interested in the agency’s open positions, which can be found at ucsvt.org/careers.
Open positions at UCS currently include roles supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, as well as children and youth, outpatient mental health clinicians, Head Start and Early Head Start teachers, administrative positions, and more. Please visit ucsvt.org/careers to learn more about benefits and working at UCS and to see the full list of job openings.
Please email contactus@ucsvt.org for more information about upcoming hiring events at UCS.
Upcoming hiring event: Tuesday, February 11, 3-5pm

2025 UCS Bennington Youth Summit
2025-04-26 09:00 - 15:00 | Mount Anthony Union Middle School, 747 East Road, Bennington, VT, 05201, United States
Join United Counseling Service for the 2025 UCS Bennington Youth Summit on April 26 for a day of workshops, guest speakers, games, and food! This year’s theme is’ thriving, not surviving.’
The event is open to all Bennington area teens ages 13-19.
Mount Anthony Union Middle School (MAUMS)
747 East Road
Bennington, VT 05201
Register Below!
For questions please call us at (802) 442-5491.

Head Start 60th anniversary celebration
2025-05-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Spring Center, 655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT, 05201, United States
Join UCS in celebrating 60 years of Head Start!
United Counseling Service (UCS)’s division of United Children’s Services honors the National Head Start Association (NHSA)’s 60th anniversary on May 16 from 2-4pm at the Spring Center (655 Gage Street) in Bennington, VT. The event is open to the public and will offer site tours, light refreshments, guest speakers, and music.
Please rsvp to Lynn Trefry at 802-442-3686 or LTrefry@ucsvt.org.
Head Start and Early Head Start of Bennington County hope to gather stories and photos of families and staff involved in the program throughout the years to display at the celebration. Community members with memories and photos to share are invited to contact Lynn Trefry at 802-442-3686 or LTrefry@ucsvt.org.

Head Start & Early Head Start Instant Admission Day
2025-06-04 15:00 - 17:00 | Head Start/Early Head Start: Pownal, VT, 124 Schoolhouse Road, Pownal, VT, 05261, United States
Join Early Childhood Services for Instant Admission Day at our Head Start & Early Head Start location in Pownal, VT on Wednesday, June 4, from 3 – 5pm! Staff will be onsite to provide tours and assist families in enrolling their children in Head Start. Please contact April Dunham at 802-442-3686 ext. 135 or ADunham@ucsvt.org for more information.

Head Start & Early Head Start Instant Admission Day: North Bennington
2025-06-12 12:30 - 14:30 | Head Start/Early Head Start: North Bennington, VT, 2 Park Street, North Bennington, VT, 05257, United States
Join Early Childhood Services for Instant Admission Day at our Head Start & Early Head Start location in North Bennington, VT, on Thursday, June 12, from 12:30 – 2:30pm! Staff will be onsite to provide tours and assist families in enrolling their children in Head Start.
This event takes place at Head Start & Early Head Start’s West building (2 Park Street, North Bennington, VT).
Please contact April Dunham at 802-442-3686 ext. 135 or ADunham@ucsvt.org for more information.

Head Start & Early Head Start Instant Admission Day: Bennington
2025-07-11 15:30 - 17:00 | Spring Center, 655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT, 05201, United States
Join Early Childhood Services for Instant Admission Day at our Head Start & Early Head Start location in Bennington, VT, on Friday, July 11, from 3:30 – 5pm! Staff will be onsite to provide tours and assist families in enrolling their children in Head Start. Please contact April Dunham at 802-442-3686 ext. 135 or ADunham@ucsvt.org for more information.

Open Interviews - Head Start/Early Head Start
2025-08-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Spring Center, 655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT, 05201, United States
Join Head Start and Early Head Start of Bennington County for Open Interviews on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, from 3 – 5pm, at the Spring Center. Staff will be onsite to answer questions and meet with potential candidates.
Open positions at Head Start and Early Head Start include Teacher, Co-Teacher, Teacher Assistant, and Bus Driver/Floater. For all open positions at United Counseling Service, please visit ucsvt.org/careers.
Please contact Cindy at (802) 442 – 3686 ext. 124 with questions about the August 13 Open Interviews event.

Open Enrollment - Head Start/Early Head Start
2025-08-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Spring Center, 655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT, 05201, United States
Join Head Start and Early Head Start of Bennington County for Open Enrollment on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, from 3 – 5pm at the Spring Center.
Staff will be onsite to provide information and answer questions about enrolling in Head Start and Early Head Start.
Please contact April at 802 – 442 – 3686 ext. 135, ADunham@ucsvt.org, or Wenona at (802) 442 – 3686 ext. 322, WRisley@ucsvt.org for more information.

The Barn Sale 2025
2025-09-13 09:00 - 16:00 | Riley Rink at Hunter Park, 410 Hunter Park Road, Manchester, VT, 05255, United States
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the Barn Sale, the best tag sale in Vermont! Taking place on September 13 and 14 at Riley Rink in Manchester, Vermont, this event is a must-visit for bargain hunters, antique enthusiasts, and anyone who loves a great deal.
All proceeds benefit our Northshire services in Manchester, Vermont. UCS of Northshire provides school-based, outpatient, substance use, crisis and developmental services including Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for the Northshire area.
Saturday, September 13th, 9am – 4pm
Sunday, September 14th, 9am – 3pm
Questions? Contact Brittany Harrington at BHarrington@ucsvt.org or (802) 442-5491 EXT. 509

Mental Health First Aid Training
2025-11-05 09:00 - 16:00 | Spring Center, 655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT, 05201, United States
Join the more than 2.6 million First Aiders who have chosen to be the difference in their community. Learn how to support your friends, family, and neighbors. Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.
Wednesday, November 5, 9am – 4pm. Spring Center, 655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT 05201
This training is open to the public and is currently offered at no cost, however, space is limited.
For more information or to register contact Amie Niles at ANiles@ucsvt.org or call (802) 442-5491.

Superhero 5K and Kids’ Dash
2025-11-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Bennington YMCA, 655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT, 05201, United States
The annual UCS Superhero 5K and Kids’ Dash is a family friendly community event in downtown Bennington, VT, that brings participants of all ages together for a good cause. This year’s event benefits UCS’ Teens4Change program, which gives local youth opportunities to gather weekly, plan their own events and activities, make connections, and volunteer in their community. Racers and sponsors of the UCS Superhero 5K and Kids’ Dash help to make Teens4Change possible for Bennington-area youth.
Registration is open! Register here.
You can also download a paper registration form here.
Registration pricing increases after September 30, and race shirts are available for purchase until October 15.
Interested in volunteering at the event? Sign up here.
Seeking Sponsors
Please consider sponsoring this special event. Your support plays a crucial role in empowering our youth and creating lasting impact in our community.
UCS Superhero 5K Sponsorship Opportunities

Thank you to this year’s community sponsors!

Invincible Level: $10,000

Heritage Family Credit Union

Caped Crusader Level: $5,000

Bennington Banner
Manchester Journal

Guardian Level: $2,500

The Richards Group
JK Adams

Aquaman Level: $1,000

Bennington Rescue Squad
Genoa Healthcare
Janitronics

Defender Level: $500

GVH Studio
MSK Engineers
Northeast Delta Dental
RK Miles
Turning Point Center of Bennington, VT
VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region

Champion Level: $250

Coggins Toyota of Bennington
SaVida Health

Taconic Music

U See Us Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
2025-11-21 16:00 - 19:00 | Bennington Rural Fire Department, 63 Gore Road, Bennington, 05201, United States
Join us for a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser hosted by the UCS Self-Advocacy group.
Every dollar raised will support our group’s trip to the Green Mountain Self-Advocacy Voices and Choices Conference in 2026!
Who Are We?
The UCS Self-Advocacy Group inspires individuals with developmental disabilities to find their voice, share their stories, and advocate for themselves and their community.
Date & Time: November 21 from 4-7pm
Location: Bennington Rural Fire Dept., 63 Gore Road, Bennington, VT 05201
$15 Per Plate
Menu:
Spaghetti
Garlic Bread
Tossed or Caesar Salad
Brownie Sundae
Raffle Tickets: $1 each or $10 for 12
U See Us Buttons are available at the front desk of 335 Dewey Street for $3

UCS Holiday Craft Fair
2025-12-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Grace Christian School, 104 Kocher Drive, Bennington, VT, 05201, United States
The annual Holiday Craft Fair, hosted by the Developmental Services division of United Counseling Service (UCS), is back! Join us for a festive day of local creativity, holiday shopping, and community spirit.
All proceeds from the event directly benefit the Community Supports Program of UCS Developmental Services, which helps individuals with developmental disabilities engage with and build meaningful connections in their communities.
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMLocation: Grace Christian School Gymnasium, Bennington, VT
Call for Vendors
Local crafters and artists are invited to showcase their work!
Vendor fee: $25
To register: Contact Roxy at RIskowitz@ucsvt.org or Veronica at VGomez@ucsvt.org.
Come support a great cause, shop local, and kick off the holiday season with UCS!

Shine Your Light: A UCS Client Art Show
2025-12-11 16:00 - 19:00 | Southern Vermont Arts Center, 860 SVAC Drive / West Road, Manchester, VT, 05254, United States
Join us for Shine Your Light, an inspiring showcase that celebrates the artistic expression and unique voices of our clients.
Reception:Thursday, December 11 | 4:00–7:00 PMJoin us for an evening of connection, creativity, and celebration as we honor the artists and their inspiring work. Refreshments provided.
Location:Arkell Pavilion, Southern Vermont Arts Center860 SVAC Drive, Manchester, VT
Artwork can be viewed:Tuesday, December 9 – Thursday, December 11Open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Come be part of this uplifting event and help us celebrate the light that shines within every individual.
Are you a UCS Client looking to submit? Details are below:

Canvases are available from Brittany Harrington, Lindsey Marcelino, or Roxy Iskowitz. Sizes available: 4x4in., 8x8in. and 10x10in.
Artists may source their own canvases, but we request they stay within the sizes listed and are able to be hung on a wall.
Use any medium: painting, drawing, collage, etc.
Head Start Classrooms: Submit group pieces to be displayed in gallery windows!

Submission Deadline:
Monday, November 10, 2025

Submit completed artwork to Heidi French (100 Ledge Hill Drive #207)
Be sure to include the Client Submission Form along with your artwork.

Questions or Special Requests?
Want to use something other than the provided canvas?
Contact Heidi French at hfrench@ucsvt.org
Let your creativity shine and inspire others!
We can’t wait to see what you create.

UCS Presents: Families in Recovery: The importance of connected networks to support those in recovery
2026-01-15 16:45 - 18:45 | Manchester Community Library, 138 Cemetery Ave., Manchester, VT, 05255, United States
Learn how to support a loved one and take care of yourself when facing substance use and addiction. Join us for a brief presentation, panel discussion, and interactive Q&A. Walk away with practical strategies that strengthen recovery and help families feel more knowledgeable, connected and confident moving forward.
Please RSVP here. RSVPs are encouraged but not required.
Thursday, January 15
Manchester Community Library, 138 Cemetery Ave, Manchester Center, VT

Details:
Doors open at 4:45pm.
Presentation 5-5:45pm.
Panel discussion and Q&A to follow.
Moderated by Lorna Mattern, Chief Executive Officer at UCS
Presentation by Ryan Murphy, Chief Program Officer at UCS

Panelists:
Ken Mayer, UCS
Dylan Johnson, Turning Point Recovery Center of Bennington, VT
Natalie Philpot, The Collaborative
Stacey Flinn, NP, SaVida Health

This event is free and open to the public.
Download the flyer

Gone Guys
2026-02-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Bennington Theater, 331 Main Street, Bennington, VT, 05201, United States
Join us for a screening of the documentary Gone Guys followed by a facilitated panel discussion.
Boys and young men are struggling. It’s time to talk about it.
Presented by The Vermont Community Foundation and The Richard E. & Deborah L. Tarrant Foundation with support from the J. Warren & Lois McClure Foundation. A Well Told Films Production.
Bennington Event Co-Host: United Counseling Service
This event is not a production of Bennington Theater.
Over the past fifty years, boys and young men have steadily disengaged from school, work, and broader society. They’re falling behind academically, struggling with loneliness and isolation, and facing rising rates of substance abuse and suicide.
This 45-minute documentary draws on the influential work of Richard V. Reeves’ “Of Boys and Men”, illuminating these challenges through powerful data and compelling personal stories. Many of us have experienced these issues first-hand, but it can be difficult to talk about them. It’s not zero-sum: caring more about boys and men does not mean caring less about women and girls.
Set in rural Vermont, the film brings national data to life with engaging animation accompanying lived experience featuring young men, educators, mentors, and trailblazing programs that are working to re-engage boys and young men in their communities and reshape their futures.
Content advisory: This film includes references to substance use, suicide, and mental health struggles.
Tickets
Download the flyer

Mental Health First Aid training
2026-02-25 09:00 - 16:00 | Spring Center, 655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT, 05201, United States
Join the more than 2.6 million First Aiders who have chosen to be the difference in their community. Learn how to support your friends, family, and neighbors. Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.
Wednesday, February 25, 9am-4pm. Spring Center, 655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT 05201
This training is open to the public and is currently offered at no cost, however, space is limited.
For more information or to register, contact Amie Niles at ANiles@ucsvt.org or call (802) 442-5491.

Mental Health First Aid Training-CLASS FULL
2026-02-27 09:00 - 16:00 | United Counseling Service, 100 Ledge Hill Drive, Bennington, VT, 05201, United States
This class is full. Please see ucsvt.org/events for other MHFA training dates, including February 25 at the Spring Center (655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT).

Join the more than 2.6 million First Aiders who have chosen to be the difference in their community. Learn how to support your friends, family, and neighbors. Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.
Friday, February 27th 9am-4pm. 100 Ledge Hill Drive, Bennington, VT 05201
This training is open to the public and is currently offered at no cost, however, space is limited.
For more information or to register contact Amie Niles at ANiles@ucsvt.org or call (802) 442-5491.

Mental Health First Aid Training
2026-03-17 09:00 - 16:00 | Spring Center, 655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT, 05201, United States
Join the more than 2.6 million First Aiders who have chosen to be the difference in their community. Learn how to support your friends, family, and neighbors. Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.
Tuesday, March 17th 9am-4pm. Spring Center, 655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT 05201
This training is open to the public and is currently offered at no cost, however, space is limited.
For more information or to register contact Amie Niles at ANiles@ucsvt.org or call (802) 442-5491.

Head Start Open Enrollment
2026-04-22 14:30 - 17:30 | Head Start/Early Head Start: North Bennington, VT, 2 Park Street, North Bennington, VT, 05257, United States
Don’t wait – enroll today! Head Start provides high-quality early education for children ages six weeks to five years and is open to all families. A number of community slots are available for families who are not income eligible.
Join Head Start/Early Head Start of Bennington County for an open enrollment event at its North Bennington campus (Park Building) on Wednesday, April 22, from 2:30-5:30pm. To determine eligibility, please bring one of the following: a 3Squares/VT SNAP card, recent paystubs, or a tax return.
Head Start classrooms provide a rich and educational experience and the program includes health screenings, healthy meals and snacks, and both structured and unstructured play indoors and outdoors in a safe setting. Children with disabilities are welcome at Bennington County Head Start/Early Head Start. Space is reserved for children with special needs (hearing, speech, vision impairment, emotional or physical challenges).
For more information or to start enrollment process, contact April Dunham at ADunham@ucsvt.org or Wenona Risley at WRisley@ucsvt.org.

Jump on Board for Success (JOBS) Fair
2026-04-29 11:00 - 16:00 | Spring Center, 655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT, 05201, United States
UCS invites youth ages 16-22 looking for employment to join the Jump of Board for Success (JOBS) Fair on Wednesday, April 29 from 11AM – 4PM at the Spring Center on 655 Gage Street in Bennington.
Participants will have the chance to meet several local employers, learn about employment opportunities and get your questions answered. UCS staff will be on-site for support.
More about the JOBS program at UCS:
JOBS is an innovative case management program for at-risk young adults ages 16 – 22 that helps participants develop strong work ethics, explore career opportunities, and build relationships with community partners. The program creates a supportive bridge between youth and their communities to encourage long-term success in the workforce.

Please contact Jeremy Chaplin at JChaplin@ucsvt.org with questions.

Mental Health First Aid Training
2026-05-06 09:00 - 16:00 | Spring Center, 655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT, 05201, United States
Join the more than 2.6 million First Aiders who have chosen to be the difference in their community. Learn how to support your friends, family, and neighbors. Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults. You’ll build skills and confidence you need to reach out and provide initial support to those who are struggling. You’ll also learn how to help connect them to appropriate support.
Wednesday, May 6th 9am-4pm. Spring Center, 655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT 05201
This training is open to the public and is currently offered at no cost, however, space is limited.
For more information or to register contact Amie Niles at ANiles@ucsvt.org or call (802) 442-5491.

NAMI Family Voices - hosted by UCS
2026-05-06 15:30 - 17:00 | United Counseling Service, 100 Ledge Hill Drive, Bennington, VT, 05201, United States
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, you are invited to join UCS on May 6 from 3:30-5pm (Community Conference Room, 100 Ledge Hill Drive, Bennington, VT) for an event featuring stories told in-person by Chip and Judy Siler (President and Vice President of National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) VT) about supporting family members living with mental health conditions.
Family Voices is an interactive presentation that challenges stereotypes and builds empathy by considering the impact mental health conditions have not just on the individual living with the illness, but also on their loved ones. Trained presenters with lived experience as family members of individuals living with a mental health condition talk openly about their experiences. Audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions to learn more about how the presenters and their loved ones have coped with the conditions affecting their families and how to live well in spite of them.
Please RSVP here.

Head Start Open Enrollment
2026-05-07 15:30 - 17:30 | Spring Center, 655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT, 05201, United States
Don’t wait – enroll today! Head Start provides high-quality early education for children ages six weeks to five years and is open to all families. A number of community slots are available for families who are not income eligible.
Join Head Start/Early Head Start of Bennington County for an open enrollment event at its Bennington campus (655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT) on Tuesday, May 7 from 3:30 to 5:30pm. To determine eligibility, please bring one of the following: a 3Squares/VT SNAP card, recent paystubs, or a tax return.
Head Start classrooms provide a rich and educational experience and the program includes health screenings, healthy meals and snacks, and both structured and unstructured play indoors and outdoors in a safe setting. Children with disabilities are welcome at Bennington County Head Start/Early Head Start. Space is reserved for children with special needs (hearing, speech, vision impairment, emotional or physical challenges).
For more information or to start enrollment process, contact April Dunham at ADunham@ucsvt.org or Wenona Risley at WRisley@ucsvt.org.

NAMI Family Voices - hosted by UCS
2026-05-19 13:30 - 15:00 | Spring Center, 655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT, 05201, United States
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, you are invited to join UCS on May 19 from 1:30-3pm (Spring Center, 655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT) for an event featuring stories told in-person by Chip and Judy Siler (President and Vice President of National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) VT) about supporting family members living with mental health conditions.
Family Voices is an interactive presentation that challenges stereotypes and builds empathy by considering the impact mental health conditions have not just on the individual living with the illness, but also on their loved ones. Trained presenters with lived experience as family members of individuals living with a mental health condition talk openly about their experiences. Audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions to learn more about how the presenters and their loved ones have coped with the conditions affecting their families and how to live well in spite of them.
Please RSVP here.

The Barn Sale 2026
2026-09-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Riley Rink at Hunter Park, 410 Hunter Park Road, Manchester, VT, 05255, United States
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the Barn Sale, the best tag sale in Vermont! Taking place on September 19 and 20 at Riley Rink in Manchester, Vermont, this event is a must-visit for bargain hunters, antique enthusiasts, and anyone who loves a great deal.
All proceeds benefit services in the Northshire. Services include mental health, substance use treatment, crisis, intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and early childhood services.
More information coming soon.
Questions? Contact Brittany Harrington at BHarrington@ucsvt.org or (802) 442-5491 EXT. 509

9th Annual UCS Superhero 5K and Kids' Dash
2026-11-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Berkshire Family YMCA, 655 Gage Street, Bennington, VT, 05201, United States
Join United Counseling Service for our 9th Annual UCS Superhero 5K and Kids’ Dash on November 7, 2026! This fun, family friendly event will benefit Chickens for Change, a program of UCS that provides an opportunity for elementary through high school-age youth to raise, care for, and sell chickens and eggs in order to promote business, social, and life skills.
Registration for the 2026 UCS Superhero 5K and Kids’ Dash opens May 1 at this page.
Sponsorship opportunities are available! Please contact HFrench@ucsvt.org if you are interested in sponsoring this year’s event.
Caped Crusader – $5000
Guardian – $2,500
Aquaman – $1,000
Defender – $500
Champion – $250
Donations in any other amount and in-kind donations are also welcomed.

Thank you to this year’s community sponsors!
Invincible Level: $10,000

Heritage Family Credit Union

Caped Crusader Level: $5,000

Bennington Banner
Manchester Journal

Guardian Level: $2,500

The Richards Group

Aquaman Level: $1,000

Genoa Healthcare

Defender Level: $500

RK Miles
Northeast Delta Dental

Champion Level: $250

Coggins Toyota of Bennington
Taconic Music
