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Buddy Ambassadors is now licensed in New Jersey and is an official program in schools.
Buddy Ambassadors visited Saint Jude’s Catholic School in Boca Raton, Florida for Peace Week 2024.
Ten Teachers and Counselors in Palm Beach County are Recipients of the Buddy Ambassadors Award
Thank you to the Fuller Center for partnering with us to help build future leaders of character. We’re happy that Buddy Ambassadors Character Building Program is now part of their weekly curriculum! Kindness matters.
“While it’s nice to be important, it’s important to be nice.” We are very proud of our Fuller Buddy Ambassadors.
Buddy Ambassadors Founder, Loverly Sheridan, is featured in local magazine for “ The Girl With the Beret,” book and campaign, which raises awareness on kids cancer and bullying. For more information, go to: www.loverlysheridan.com and kidscancersf.com
From Buddy Benches to Student Led Behavioral Health Initiatives
We are proud of our Buddy Ambassadors leaders at Panther Run Elementary for continuing to find creative ways to spread kindness and compassion at their school. Also a big thank you to their club leader, Jennifer Schneider, the school’s Behavioral Health Professional, for being a phenomenal educator and true Buddy Ambassador, by empowering our future leaders. Thank you all for helping us spread the buddy mission.
Loverly Sheridan’s, TEDX Talk is now out!
Presented to high schoolers at Saint Andrew’s School in Boca Raton, Florida.
TED talk is about presenting a new idea or approach to a topic globally.
The goal is to get people to view things from a different perspective.
Ms. Sheridan’s talk was designed for pre teens and teenagers, however, the message is for everyone. Hope you take something with you. Thank you.
Congratulations to our founder, Loverly Sheridan, on her first TEDX talk! Stay tuned for the video link coming soon.
Buddy Ambassadors Program and founder, Loverly Sheridan, featured in “ The Well of PBC Magazine,” on the power of the bench. Get your copies on all newsstand near you!
Thank you, “Clara Barton Center for Children,” for joining our Buddy Ambassadors Program, to help create safe spaces and spread kindness in schools. We are elated to have your school included in our buddy mission.
Buddy Ambassador’s founder, Loverly Sheridan, becomes a recipient of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Junior Award.
Congratulations to our founder, Loverly Sheridan, on being the recipient of the Dr. Martin Luther King Leadership Award. We are proud of you. Continue to lead with love, empathy, kindness, and compassion. ❤️
Activate the Buddy in You- 3-Step Mindfulness Exercise.
Thank you to the Girl Scouts of East Florida and HCA Health Care for partnering with us for their “Be Kind to Your Mind” conference, where we performed our “Activate the Buddy in You” 3-Step Buddy Mindfulness exercise for parents and Girl Scouts of various age groups.
Our 3 simple step buddy exercise helps both parents and children practice daily mindful strategies to help them cope and improve their mental health.
We loved seeing the parents actively participate. If you want to sign up for a parent/children workshop with your group, child, or organization, send us a message.
Be kind to your mind.
Buddy Ambassadors Club Launched at Fuller Academy
On “International Stand Up to Bullying Day,” the official Buddy Ambassadors Club was launched at Fuller Academy.
It has been an honor partnering with them throughout the years in various capacities, and we’re looking forward in helping to build a buddy culture, and future leaders for years to come at their school.
Thank you to Vertical bridge Charitable Network for sponsoring the bench and program to the school.
Thank you for helping us spread the buddy mission.
Fifty new Buddy Ambassadors were officially added to Panther Run Elementary School’s Buddy Ambassador Club.
Palmetto Elementary receives a Buddy Bench and honors new Buddy Ambassadors.
Congratulations to Palmetto Elementary on receiving a Buddy Bench for their school and honoring new Buddy Ambassadors!
Buddy Ambassador’s Founder, Loverly Sheridan, attends and presents workshop at international conference in Tampere, Finland.
Buddy Ambassador’s Founder, Loverly Sheridan was a Guest Speaker at DKG International Women Educators Conference in Tampere, Finland, presenting on the topic, “ Creating a Buddy Culture in Schools.”
Be A Buddy Anti-Bullying Club Launched At Carmen Memorial.
Click on the link to watch the occasion as reported by Zane Romulus https://youtu.be/0O2OXi1wS64
Launch Of The First Buddy Ambassadors Club In Saint Lucia.
What exciting news!
The first official Buddy Ambassadors Club in Saint Lucia! Promoting kindness, empathy, inclusivity, and compassion!
The BA Ambassadors will be following BA’s twelve monthly kindness themes/activities to help create a buddy culture at their school.
We look forward to all of the exciting activities/initiatives from our new Buddy Ambassadors.
Thank you Principal, teachers, and staff for joining the mission. Let’s continue to be the change we wish to see.
Yes we can! 
Buddy Bench Campaign, Belle Glade Elementary, Palm Beach County.
We are thrilled to have Belle Glade included in our BA program.
Buddy Bench Campaign, Oakstone Academy Palm Beach.
Such a proud day for students, teachers, and parents, of Oakstone Academy Palm Beach, as they officially launched the Buddy Ambassadors Program at their school, and received their Buddy Bench!
The first set of Buddy Ambassadors were also recognized, and the Buddy Ambassadors Club was put into motion.
We loved the enthusiasm of the students, teachers, and parents, and we look forward to seeing all of the great work they will do in maintaining a buddy culture at their school.
Thank you to “Chris Allen Realty,” for sponsoring the program/ bench to the school. A dedicated and avid sponsor of the BA program and mission.
On behalf of Buddy Ambassadors and Oakstone Academy, we thank you for your dedication and support in helping to create safe spaces in schools.
Review From The Fuller Center.
Thank you to the Fuller Center for the wonderful review. We love working with you.
West Tech Shipping Sponsors it’s Third Buddy Bench in the Caribbean.
Thank you, “West Tech Shipping,” for supporting the Buddy Bench campaign both locally and regionally. We are very grateful to have your support in creating a Buddy Culture in schools in the Caribbean.
Buddy Bench Campaign Saint Lucia
Babonneau Primary School has a Buddy Bench and new Buddy Ambassadors!
Thank you to West Tech Shipping for sponsoring the BA program to the school, and for their continuous support of the Buddy mission!
Thank you to the Ministry of Education for continuing on with the campaign post covid, and helping us in creating a buddy culture in schools.
Thank you to the extraordinary Principal, Ms. Tessa Bartlett, and teachers of the school for an amazing presentation and welcome, and for dedicating today as kindness day at their school.
We were blown away by the mural and safe space created and designed by the teachers! WOW! These kids are in great hands.
Thank you to Mr. Cirus Cepal of the Ministry of Education for the powerful message on bullying, and Ms. Lennel Malzaire, Director of Innovation at the MOE for attending.
And a big thank you you to our special invited guests for attending.
Today was a great reminder on the power of the collective and community. Bravo!
Buddy Ambassadors/Buddy Bench Campaign-Virgin Gorda, BVI
The Buddy Ambassadors/ Buddy Bench Campaign was launched in Virgin Gorda in October, 2019, by the Ministry of Education.
The program was introduced, and Buddy Benches were placed in all Elementary Schools on the Island, to help spread kindness and end bullying. Buddy Ambassadors Founder, Ms. Loverly Sheridan, and her team, presented to all the schools on the Island, installed new Buddy Ambassadors, and facilitated workshops for teachers on creating a buddy culture in schools. Ms. Sheridan and her team looks forward to returning soon, to relaunch the campaign, and introduce the program to schools on Tortola
Bouton Combined School-Saint Lucia
On Monday, September 22, teachers and students of the Bouton Combined school in Saint Lucia, received a visit from Buddy Ambassadors Founder, Ms. Loverly Sheridan, to speak on the themes of the Buddy Bench Program, to help spread kindness. The school was presented with their Buddy Bench in 2019, and was officially introduced to the Buddy Ambassadors Program. Teachers and students were very excited to have Ms. Sheridan visit their school once again, and pledge to continue with the Buddy Mission.!
“Back to School Buddy Campaign”
Congratulations to all of our new Buddy Ambassadors! We are looking forward to welcoming you all back to school next month, with our “Back to School Buddy Campaign.” Have a great summer, and remember to be a buddy!
Orchard View Elementary Gets Buddy Bench
Congratulations to Orchard View Elementary on receiving their Buddy Bench, and joining the Buddy Ambassadors program. Our first school in Delray Beach! Thank you to the Principal, staff, and students for their gracious welcome. And thank you to our sponsor Vertical Bridge Charitable Network.
Pleasant City Elementary joins the BA Program
Congratulations to Pleasant City Elementary new Buddy Ambassadors! What an amazing group of buddies. It was a pleasure and honor presenting at your school today.
Jeff Industries Inc Spotlight
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Buddy Ambassadors is honored to be featured with Jeff Industries. Inc, a local Non-Profit whose mission is , “to improve people’s lives by pioneering services that sustain effective mental health.
Vide Bouteille Primary Supports the Peanut Butter Pantry
Thank you to the parents and students of VBPS for being great ambassadors. Students received Buddy Ambassadors certificates for their great act of kindness.
McNab Elementary joins Buddy Ambassadors Program and receives its first Buddy Bench
Congratulations to McNab Elementary on being the first school in Broward County to be part of the Buddy Ambassadors Program, and receive their first Buddy Bench! Thank you to North Fort Lauderdale SUBARU for sponsoring the program and bench to the school!
New Buddy Ambassadors Members from the Fuller Center, Sponsored by Vertical Bridge Charitable Network.
Buddy Ambassadors welcomed some new members from the Fuller Center, who completed their eight week, “Buddy Ambassadors Workshop,” to become official Buddy Ambassadors. Children received a Buddy Ambassadors Certificate, Button, tshirt, and a copy of the book, “Be a Buddy, Not a Bully,” by author Loverly Sheridan. Congratulations graduates!
Buddy Ambassadors Host Food Drive to Help Families in Need.
Buddy Ambassadors and IRIE Kids INC, a Non-Charitable organization, is calling all Buddy Ambassadors to join our “ Peanut Butter Pantry,” food drive, to help feed families in need, affected by Covid-19 in Saint Lucia.
Buddy Ambassadors has partnered with Children Home Society
Buddy Ambassadors has partnered with Children Home Society to raise awareness on bullying, and in sharing the BA mission. Parents and children joined in an open discussion by Buddy Ambassadors Founder, Loverly Sheridan on bullying, where she provided tips and tools to parents and students, and spoke on the importance of being a buddy.
Buddy Ambassadors is now in Broward County!
Buddy Ambassadors is now in Broward County! Congratulations to McNab Elementary, on their Buddy Bench sponsorship by North Fort Lauderdale Subaru! We are looking forward to presenting the bench and introducing the Buddy Ambassadors program to their school. This will be our first school in Broward County, and we are looking forward to many more!
Panther Run Elementary receives a Buddy Bench!
Panther Run Elementary receives a Buddy Bench! Thank you to the Wellington Rotary Club for helping us continue on our mission of placing Buddy Benches in all schools in Wellington. We are honored to have the Wellington Rotary Club, as a proud sponsor of Buddy Ambassadors.
Loverly Sheridan recognized for her leadership
Buddy Ambassadors Founder, Loverly Sheridan, is recognized for her leadership by her homeland Saint Lucia, for Women’s History Month.
Florence Fuller Child Development Center
Congratulations to Florence Fuller Child Development Center new Buddy Ambassadors! Thank you to Vertical Bridge Charitable Network and Beverly Hills Wellness and Med Spa. The official sponsors of Buddy Ambassadors at Florence Fuller. Making a difference in children’s lives in our community. Thank you for helping us spread the buddy mission.
Buddy Bench Installed At New Horizons Elementary School
New Horizons Elementary School, with support from the Rotary Club of Wellington, is the most recent addition to the growing Buddy Ambassadors program.
Buddy Ambassadors Goes Virtual with Anti-Bullying and Mental Health Campaign
Buddy Ambassadors launched its “COVID-19 Kindness Social Media Campaign” to encourage kindness among children from home.