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One-To-One Friendships

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Builds friendships between people with and without IDD, offering social mentoring while improving the quality of life and level of inclusion.

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Employment

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Secures jobs for people with IDD, allowing them to earn an income, pay taxes, and support themselves.

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Leadership Development

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Educates and empowers people with and without IDD, to be leaders, public speakers and advocates.

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Providing a vibrant, integrated living opportunity for people with and without IDD.

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Family support and resources to raise a child with IDD.

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“Best Buddies gives people with special abilities a chance to make friends, speak up, be heard and advocate for themselves and others within their community.”

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Your one-time or monthly donation will help us create more opportunities for enhancing the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Events

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Best Buddies Friendship Walks

March 28, 2026
Providence, RI

April 19, 2026
Western Mass

May 16, 2026
Worcester, MA

Oct 17, 2026
Boston, MA

Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.

Citizens Upcoming Events

Monthly Citizens Social Events

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Multiple Locations

Attend one of our monthly events in your area!

PLAN Webinars

PLAN Webinars for Family Support

2026 (Webinar Series)
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Join us to learn more about special needs trusts and family planning.

Tap Room Social Event

Best Buddies in Rhode Island Tap Room Social

June 17, 2026
Providence, RI

Tap room social at Narragansett Brewery with community, connections, and a free drink!

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News & Stories

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Drake Maye Participates in the 27th Annual Best Buddies Challenge

Serving as honorary chair, he supported Best Buddies' mission of inclusion and opportunity for individuals everywhere.
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Cyclists hit the road for annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port

Cyclists, celebrities, and supporters united to celebrate inclusion despite challenging weather.
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Drake Maye opens up about working with Best Buddies for third year

Providing jobs, providing friends, improving quality of life, and belonging.
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Twins able to live independently through new Best Buddies Living program

Nathaniel and Austin Lewin are gaining confidence, life skills, and greater independence with support from Best Buddies Living, an innovative residential program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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