Boys, girls, and bubbles! Perfect combo for a FOOP Play Date in Oakhurst Park!​

​On October 22, 2016 in recognition of national Anti-Bullying month, FRIENDS OF OAKHURST PARK sponsored the "FOOP SAYS 'NO' TO BULLYING - BUDDY BENCH PROJECT".  

Because bullying is rampant among children, teens, adults, and organizations, FOOP's intention was to bring awareness to the issue and say “Not in My Neighborhood”. 

FOOP designated a bench in Oakhurst Park as the “FOOP Buddy Bench”.  On October 22, 2016, neighborhood children, teenagers, and adults met in Oakhurst Park and together painted their handprints on the bench.  Each person took an anti-bullying pledge to help make Oakhurst Park, our neighborhood, our community, and our City a kinder place to live and play. 

​Special recognition for this project goes to Sonia Diaz, eleven year old daughter of FOOP Board member Elida Flores and granddaughter of Rose Flores and the late Frank Flores. Sonia created the project's signage and distributed anti-bullying pledge cards.