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Norwood-Norfolk Elementary School K-Kids fundraising group receives donation toward purchase of 'buddy bench' for playground

Posted 3/5/15

At left, K-Kids advisor Carrie French accepts a check from Northern Zone President Mary Ann Ashley. The Northern Zone Association for Counselors and Development Humanities Project Program (NZACDHPP) …

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Norwood-Norfolk Elementary School K-Kids fundraising group receives donation toward purchase of 'buddy bench' for playground

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At left, K-Kids advisor Carrie French accepts a check from Northern Zone President Mary Ann Ashley.

The Northern Zone Association for Counselors and Development Humanities Project Program (NZACDHPP) has donated to the Norwood-Norfolk Elementary School K-Kids fundraising group to support the purchase of a “buddy bench” for their playground.

Student advisors Lee Mittelstaedt and Carrie French said they appreciate the donation from the Northern Zone.

In 2013, a Pennsylvania elementary school student started the idea of “buddy benches” to provide a place for students to sit and socialize. Other schools have since adopted the idea.

“The buddy bench is a simple idea to help eliminate loneliness and foster friendship on the playground. It is a special bench with a special purpose,” said a press release from NZACDHPP.