COCONUT GROVE, Fla. — This is one young girl’s story of turning an unfortunate set of circumstances into a triumphant journey. As a third grade student in 2017, Victoria Portela experienced social ...

A buddy bench can be a fantastic way to help kids who are feeling lonely or left out. It creates a safe and welcoming space where kids can go when they need someone to talk to or play with. The idea ...

LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) - An elementary school in Las Vegas now has a new “Buddy Bench” on their playground thanks to one considerate student. At Ober Elementary School, 8-year-old Phoenix spent ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Sammie Vance has spent half her life on a project that promotes friendship and kindness. The 16-year-old is celebrating the eighth anniversary of Sammie’s Buddy Bench Project ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Burlington County just unveiled its latest initiative, which reminds residents with mental health struggles that they're not alone ...

Whittier Elementary was gifted with a new buddy bench Friday morning, thanks to the combined efforts of the Patrick’s Purpose Foundation and the Exchange Club of Newport Beach. It’s one of a number of ...

There is a bench just outside of Newport Harbor High School’s library in front of a mural that adorns a wall. Sometimes, a group of friends might sit there and just talk: about their days, their ...

Angelina White is a fourth grader who is coached by her parents to pursue ideas when she has them. While reading a children’s magazine, Angelina got an idea for a way to help youngsters who may be a ...

The family of a Fairfield teen who died by suicide is keeping his memory alive by installing "Buddy Benches" across town. Kevin Kuczo, 17, died by suicide in 2021. His family has since started the ...

The school playground can be a lonely place for a child if they haven't got anyone to play with. But a special type of bench is helping pupils make friends and get people talking about bigger issues ...