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 ...

“The installation of Buddy Benches at Sippican provides a new way to promote friendship and kindness across the student body,” said Principal Lynn Dessert. “The benches allow students to advocate for ...

Two Buddy Benches were recently installed on the school's playground, thanks to a $2,500 donation from the Marion Scholarship ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Sammie’s Buddy Bench Project is giving back to Mayor Tom Henry, and you can contribute to the project by donating an item that’s probably in your fridge on a weekly basis. A ...

My Buddy Bench Project “Champions of Bullying Prevention” Unveils Symbolic Art Installation at Peacock Park for Coconut Grove 60th Arts Festival, City of Miami, Peacock Park, February 12th, 2024.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — A student is spearheading an anti-bullying initiative in Miami-Dade County. She’s the co-founder of the “My Buddy Bench Project” and is helping to combat bullying one bench ...

Troop 348 of the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida take a break on their newly constructed "Buddy Benches" that will be installed at elementary school playgrounds in Sarasota County. The effort earned ...

Fairfield Senior High School unveiled its new 'Buddy Bench' this morning, an effort uniting the Fairfield community. Fairfield Senior High School unveiled its new 'Buddy Bench' this morning, an effort ...

The Fort Wayne girl known for her buddy bench project recently returned to her old elementary school – where her efforts started – and brought a film crew with her. Along with scenes captured ...

Four Deer Lakes students earned their Silver Award in Girl Scouts for a project aimed to promote friendship and inclusion at their primary and intermediate schools. Freshmen Natalie Naugle, Tessa ...

Sammie Vance joins Fox 2's Ronia Shamona to talk about Sammie's Buddy Bench Project and how its helping spread kindness all over the world. Website: www.sammiesbuddybenchproject.com IG: ...