Lawrence Journal-World

19 custom-designed benches unveiled for Van Go’s flagship ‘Benchmark’ program

Artist Jafiya Birdling helps unveil the bench he created in memory of Cody Young. Arts-based social service nonprofit Van Go unveiled 19 custom-designed benches to the community on Friday, the ...
Vail Daily

Avon to host custom bench project to benefit nonprofits

Want to be a sponsor? Sponsorships are still available for this year’s “Benches of Avon” project. To learn more, email Vail Daily Advertising Director Holli Snyder, hsnyder@vaildaily.com. AVON — A ...
SlashGear

5 Ryobi Tools That Will Come In Handy For Building A Custom Workbench

There's something satisfying about completing a DIY project. Building a custom workbench is no exception, and it can be a wonderful way to spend a weekend. However, you can't just jump into a custom ...
Lawrence Journal-World

Apprentice artists with Van Go unveil 20 more custom benches as part of ‘Benchmark’ program

Arts-based social service nonprofit Van Go hosted an unveiling for its yearly Benchmark program Friday, July 28, 2023. Two of the 20 benches created this year by Van Go artists Cornelio Ortega-Perez ...
WKBW

Custom benches being auctioned off to benefit Autism Nature Trail at Letchworth

The benches have been announced to help fundraise the end of the trail's construction - which is planned for the fall of 2021. CASTILE, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Autism Nature Trail, or ANT, has announced its ...
The Brooklyn Paper

‘A sense of pride’: Formerly incarcerated Brooklynites craft custom benches for World Trade Center’s Oculus Plaza

A Brooklyn-based vocational training initiative recently unveiled a set of custom benches constructed by formerly incarcerated Brooklynites in front of the Oculus at the World Trade Center. The group ...