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Friendship is to make and keep a friend through mutual trust.

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FRIENDSHIP

Billboards

Official Billboard

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You would be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn’t heard of Mister Rogers Neighborhood. Fred McFeely Rogers is the man behind that show and the dream of bringing education to children and familie...

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Billboard Sighting: Egg Harbor City

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Pass It On

Have you seen a billboard in your neighborhood or would like to create your own inspiring billboard to share? Click on the option that best fits how you want to pass on the value of Friendship.

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Heroes

Friendship Hero: Brayton

Submitted by My hero is my massage therapist and friend Brayton. He runs his own business and there are times when he has a lot of clients and there are days where he only has a few clients. But he keeps his business going because he loves his job and likes to... Read more

Friendship Hero: Susej

Submitted by Susej has been my best friend for as long as I can remember. He was always there for me to listen to my troubles and never once let me down. Whenever I cry, he is some one who always listens. One time I fell into a horrible depression. I would cry... Read more

Friendship Hero: Lindsey

Submitted by I am writing this on the behalf of my best friend. She has been there for me through everything that my life has throw at me. Without her, I don't know what kind of person I would be today. She has helped me deal with so much. From family issues, ... Read more

Friendship Hero: Cindy

Submitted by My grandma is nice and took us in when no one else would. She is patient with us and does a lot for us. I am lucky to have her in my life. Read more

Friendship Hero: Ahmad

Submitted by Tito Ahmad Mekki is a very special and dear friend of mine. He brought the light to my world again. My heart beats his name every second...My life became a love story, I don't know what to do without my Hero. Read more
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Personal Stories

New Kid On the Ward

Submitted by Anonymous I was a scared 10-year-old girl in the hospital having reconstructive surgery. This was back when you checked into the hospital the day before your procedure. I was shy but met some of the kids in the ward. I was pleased and surprised when they... Read more

A New Beginning

Submitted by Estefania I used to think they were my best friends, the people I could count on but they weren't. It was during my 4th grade I had my two best friends Nina and Gilbert. I had known them since the 1st grade and we had gotten along just fine (or so I thought... Read more

My First Best Friend.

Submitted by Phyllis Roberts I am in my late 50's now and all the racial discord going on in our world these days makes me so sad. I was born in the south and we moved to a small farm when I was probably about four. Our only neighbors were a wonderful and loving black family.... Read more

What

Submitted by Anonymous Snowflakes, chills, blustery winds, snow melts, water puddles, and muddy snow shoes, these are the sights that welcomed me back in Orland Park. I just came back from a flight from a tropical island in Asia. I try to paint a smile on my cold, blu... Read more

Friends: Lost and Regained

Submitted by Molly The summer before eighth grade I had a falling out with my best friend of six years, it was the stupidest reason ever, but it happened. Maybe we were friends for too long because we just stopped talking that summer, we ran out of things to say I g... Read more
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FRIENDSHIP

Quotes
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Stay is a charming word in a friend's vocabulary.
Louisa May Alcott Novelist (1832-1888);
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Shared joys make a friend, not shared sufferings.
Friedrich Nietzsche Scholar, Writer, Philosopher (1844-1900);
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Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: What! You, too? I thought I was the only one.
C.S. Lewis Writer, Theologian, Scholar (1898-1963);
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Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: What! You too? I thought I was the only one.
C.S. Lewis Writer, Theologian, Scholar (1898-1963);
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Friendship improves happiness and abates misery, by the doubling of our joy and the dividing of our grief.
Marcus Tullius Cicero Roman Orator (106-43);
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TV Commercial
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Old Friends

Set to a song by The Judds, "Love Can Build a Bridge," this spot represents people with different points of view united by a common bond. They might get together on a regular basis to enjoy each ot... Read More

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Radio Spot
Friendship

Mister Rogers - Friendship

Mister Rogers passed along friendship in his neighborhood hoping we would do the same.

Comments

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Haden about 1 month ago from KS
Friends are one of the most important parts of life. Friends unlock the whole potential of life. They are the final piece to the puzzle.
Aiwa about 1 month ago from China
We can't live without friends.
Precious about 1 month ago from Bristol PA
I think Friendship is a good thing you can make people feel good even if there down.Its always kind to be friendly to others even if they dont talk to you
Jason 3 months ago from MD
Friends whether the storm with you and wouldn't have it any other way, friends are our mirror when we've neglected to look into one, friends network, share, respect each others opinion and keep family morals & values amogst each other.
Chloe Chipman 3 months ago from La Verkin
Friends have been my life. Without them I would be very depressed. My friend Sarah has always been there no matter what. That is why friendships is so important.
D J 3 months ago from Ak
There is a Friend that sticks closer than a brother,,,,,,
Carlos Fonseca 4 months ago from East Sahuarita
Yes, I will!
joe 5 months ago from a house
Hi friend! You are awesome and great!
Kathleen 6 months ago from California
"Side by side, or miles apart, friends are forever, close to your heart".
Bruce Willingham 8 months ago from Warner Robins Ga
Friends can help support us through a hard time.
Cora 9 months ago from Ohio
Friendship is important.

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The Foundation for a Better Life began as a simple idea to promote positive values. We believe that people are basically good and just need a reminder. And that the values we live by are worth more when we pass them on.