A new symbol of connection and kindness arrived in Midland on Nov. 16, the community’s first Happy To Chat Bench, created through a partnership between Happy To Chat Bench in New Jersey and 1in6 ...

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.

GRAND HAVEN, MI - The Momentum Center, a local nonprofit, has announced the launch of the “Friendship Bench” pilot, a mental health initiative designed to enhance the mental wellness of the lakeshore ...