CORNWALL, Ontario – Rachel’s Kids House of Hope is installing Buddy Benches in Cornwall and SD&G.
The Buddy Bench is a way for children to let others know that they need a buddy.
“If a child doesn’t have anyone to play with, they can sit on the bench and other kids will know they don’t have anyone to play with and come and play with them,” said House of Hope Executive Directior Kim Lauzon. “We saw the idea online and thought it would be a great fit with Rachel’s Kids.”
Rachel’s Kids conducted a poll of six locations for where the place their two Buddy Benches.
Ultimately, Williamstown Public and Eamer’s Corner’s Public School were selected as the two locations for the Rachel’s Kids Buddy Bench.
Events like the Rachel’s Kids Garden Party help make programs like the Buddy Bench possible.
The Garden party is entering its 13th year and will be held on June 3 at the Ramada Inn.
Last year the Garden party raised $148, 000.
Every year, the Garden Party features fun food, entertainment and a live and a silent auction.
Tickets are available at Dr. Navaneelan’s dental office on Ninth St. near the McConnell intersection and at Rachel’s Kids House of Hope at the Boundary Rd. and Tyotown intersection..
