FOOP designated a bench in Oakhurst Park as the “FOOP Buddy Bench.”  Children, teenagers, and adults painted their hand prints on the bench and took an anti-bullying pledge to make Oakhurst Park, our neighborhood, our community, and our city a kinder place to live and play. 

​Find out more about this project on our blog!

Spruce Up the Benches

The Buddy Bench project spread the anti-bullying message AND gave a makeover to the bench.

Leave Your Mark

Children and adults enjoy visiting the Buddy Bench to see their prints.

Show Your Support

The Buddy Bench is a powerful symbol of community we want to have - one free of bullies.