Program trains volunteers to be a listening ear and provide a 'human connection'

Friendship Bench DC, an adaptation of Friendship Bench Zimbabwe, trains older volunteers to sit and listen to people who need someone to talk to for free.
WSB-TV

‘Buddy’ bench program intended to help students build friendships in Henry County schools

HENRY COUNTY, Ga. — Henry County elementary students recently got a major addition to its elementary schools that the district hopes will help kids learn the importance of being a “buddy.” The school ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Parks & Beaches board considers taking over memorial bench program in La Jolla

The La Jolla Parks & Beaches board is exploring whether it can assume responsibility for the memorial bench program in town. Through the program, people who want to honor a loved one can pay for a ...
Coshocton Tribune

Recycling program to provide benches for new park

Coshocton County Recycling and Litter Prevention is starting a new bottle cap recycling program with youth groups. Plastic caps from drink and condiment bottles will be turned into benches by Plastics ...