Sammie V.: Sammie's Buddy Bench Project

February 21, 2024 00:16:23
Sammie V.: Sammie's Buddy Bench Project
Simple Acts, Big Impact
Sammie V.: Sammie's Buddy Bench Project

Feb 21 2024 | 00:16:23

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Hosted By

Natalie Silverstein, MPH

Show Notes

Do you remember sitting alone in a playground and wishing someone would invite you to play? Well my guest today has had that experience and, after learning about "buddy benches" at camp, decided to do something about it. Sammie V. collects plastic bottle caps and recycles them to create "buddy benches" in her community (and around the world). The Sammie's Buddy Bench project helps the environment while providing a place for children to learn to be kind and inclusive.

Learn more about putting a buddy bench in your community at

https://sammiesbuddybenchproject.com/ and follow @sammiesbuddybenchproject

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