One English police department is trying a new, creative way to tackle isolation and loneliness among elderly people. Starting with a simple bench. The Avon and Somerset Police Department set up "chat ...

A friendship bench sits outside of the Chauncey Public Library, beside a Blessing Box and a community garden. Athens County’s friendship benches are tucked discreetly into pockets of public spaces: ...

GRAND HAVEN, MI - The Momentum Center, a local nonprofit, has announced the launch of the “Friendship Bench” pilot, a mental ...

This article was originally published on Nov. 17, 2023. Athens County’s friendship benches are tucked discreetly into pockets of public spaces: libraries, a community center, the health department.