Buffalo Ridge Elementary School

A burst of excitement filled the air at Buffalo Ridge Elementary during a recent school assembly, where Resort 2 Kindness brought a touch of magic to the students. Engaging in playful banter, our founder, Elva Pellouchoud, asked the kids about their best friends, delving into the reasons that make these connections special.

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Elva Pellouchoud
Valencia Elementary School

Monday, April 17, 2023 was a banner day at Valencia Elementary in Laguna Hills, California, as hundreds of curious K-6 students sat patiently in the school’s central Grove for a big surprise. Hidden under bright orange sheets and accompanied by two merry Orange mascots was their very own, one-of-a-kind Buddy Bench!

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Elva Pellouchoud
Compass Montessori School

Friday, March 6, 2020, was the day that the students at Compass Montessori received their very own, one-of-a-kind Buddy Bench! The students had heard they would be receiving a buddy bench but didn’t know what that would entail. As the students walked outside onto their playground curious of their new gift …

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Elva Pellouchoud
Foundations Academy

Tuesday, January 15, 2019, was no ordinary day for the students at Foundations Academy in Brighton, Colo. This particular Tuesday was special. It was the day that they received their very own, one-of-a-kind Buddy Bench! Still waking up from their previous night sleep, the students yawned their way into the gym …

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Shelton Elementary School

Friday, April 28, 2017, as the children of Shelton Elementary filed into their auditorium for a special morning assembly, there were many sideways glances at the big bulky object covered in a blue sheet and bookended by two huge helium balloon bouquets. Cross-legged and obedient, they waited for …

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Whittier Elementary School

Friday, January 26, 2018 was a very special day for the students at Whittier Elementary School in Boulder, Colorado. It was on this day that they received their very own, one-of-a-kind Buddy Bench! The concept behind a “Buddy Bench” is to encourage kindness and inclusiveness …

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