Leader's Casual Furniture(R) Gives Gift Of Friendship To Bauder Elementary Looks To Promote Compassion And Caring
Leader's Casual Furniture, Largo, Fla. supports non-bullying efforts at Bauder Elementary, with the donation of a Friendship Bench.
- (1888PressRelease) December 31, 2014 - (Largo, Fla.) - Leader's Casual Furniture®, indoor and outdoor casual furniture and accessories manufacturer and retailer, donates new Friendship Bench to Bauder Elementary School. The company has partnered with Tiny Girl Big Dream's (TGBD) Acacia Woodley to put an end to bullying and promote compassion and caring.
Born without complete arms, 12-year-old Woodley knows exactly what it feels like to be left out and not part of the normal group. "I wanted to create a place where a child can go when being bullied or having a bad day so others will know that child needs a friend and show support by sitting with them on the bench," said Woodley. The goodwill ambassador wasted no time in making her dream come true when she partnered with an outdoor furniture manufacturer and helped design a colorful, Adirondack-style bench that serves as a happy place for all children.
"When we heard Acacia's story we were totally behind it and knew it would be our way to give back to the community," said Tami Newton, Co-Owner, Leader's Casual Furniture®. "We decided to start in our own backyard at Bauder Elementary where my son attends fourth grade." The bench, which is made of 100% recycled plastic and is weatherproof, durable and easily cleaned, is a colorful way for children to come together to promote peace and harmony.
Leader's donation includes the bench, an "I am amazing bracelet" for all 850 students and a special appearance by Acacia who will speak to the students about friendship and supporting one another. "Acacia's goal is to put a bench at every school throughout the country and Canada and we are very proud to help her in achieving that goal," said Newton. Upon receiving the bench the school is encouraged to make friendship reports noting ongoing acts of kindness and forwarding them to TGBD. "We appreciate Leader's generosity and willingness to support this worthy cause and look forward to helping make Acacia's dream come true," said Lynn Jennings, School Counselor, Bauder Elementary.
Leader's Casual Furniture® will utilize its 18 locations throughout Florida to sponsor and promote the Friendship Bench and assist any school or donor in obtaining the program.
About Tiny Girl, Big Dream
The mission of Tiny Girl, Big Dream, Inc. is to provide resources to children of all ages and walks of life, so they can learn to work together to solve the tremendous challenges facing them today, and prepare for a brilliant and vibrant tomorrow. For more information, www.tinygirlbigdream.org.
About Leader's Casual Furniture ®
Established in 1971, and headquartered in Largo, Fla., Leader's Casual Furniture® is the largest volume outdoor casual furniture resource in the Southeastern USA. With more than 40 years in business, the family owned company specializes in coastal lifestyle products meant for residential or commercial use.
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