Sarnia unveils "Aasha Bench" to encourage conversations and integration with newcomers.

A new purple bench in Sarnia's Centennial Park, called the "Aasha Bench," features the Hindi word for hope, 'aasha'. Created by local resident Eve Astolfi, inspired by the loneliness felt by international students, the bench encourages community members to initiate conversations with newcomers, fostering integration and connection. Unveiled at the Festival of Cultures, it is modeled after school buddy benches.

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