WPLG

My Buddy Bench Project: A novel way to prevent bullying

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 ...
WPLG

South Florida student, her mother create ‘My Buddy Bench Project’ to combat bullying

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 ...
Wane

High schooler behind Sammie’s Buddy Bench Project awarded for efforts to make a difference

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Sammie Vance is known for spreading kindness and sharing smiles through her Buddy Bench Project. The ninth grader at Snider High School started Sammie’s Buddy Bench Project ...
NBC 6 South Florida

My Buddy Bench Project “Champions of Bullying Prevention”

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.
Daily Journal

Girl Scouts build Buddy Benches for elementary students

Members of Girl Scout Troop 20162 have constructed and donated buddy benches for New Albany Elementary School to help earn their Bronze Award. The girls began the project as Brownies and bridged to ...