Friendship Bench Expands in Holland | Grand Rapids News

Want to make a real difference in someone’s life? The Friendship Bench program is expanding into Holland and Zeeland, inviting compassionate volunteers to offer non-judgmental listening in public spaces like libraries and coffee shops. Inspired by a successful Zimbabwean model now gaining global traction, this initiative combats loneliness and anxiety through simple human connection — no clinical setting needed. Volunteer coordinator Kate Maver is training helpers and refining the process; interested? Reach out to [email protected] or call 1-800-424-7855. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e58e6b40cc4931d0