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 ...

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.

Gabby Frost was scrolling through Twitter one sleepless night when she noticed some unsettling activity – three of her connections were tweeting suicidal thoughts. Frost, then a freshman at North Penn ...

Sometimes all you need is one friend. That’s the philosophy behind Buddy Project, a mental health initiative that pairs individuals based on age and shared interests. Drexel University freshman Gabby ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – A local changemaker was recognized Wednesday on singer Kelly Clarkson’s talk show. Sammie Vance, the 16-year-old founder of Sammie’s Buddy Bench Project, appeared virtually ...