School Buddy Benches

  • Location
    Yonkers, New York
  • Status
    Active

The Problem

We are looking to install buddy benches in local schools. These buddy benches will be in the school playground so if there is a child that is feeling lonely or like they have no one to play with, they can sit on the bench and other students will come over to play with them.

Our Plan

We are looking to install buddy benches in local schools. These buddy benches will be in the school playground so if there is a child that is feeling lonely or like they have no one to play with, they can sit on the bench and other students will come over to play with them.

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