“I feel left behind.” How people with disabilities are coping with the pandemic
Giovana Izzo hasn’t seen her son, Antonio, since March. For the past four months, Antonio Izzo, 25, has lived in…
The Landscape Podcast features David Quilleon
A Father’s Endless Love
As a father of three – Marlowe, age eight, Calvin and Flynn, age six – Steve Roge finds that what brings him the most joy is watching his children become kind and amazing human beings. He feels complete by having his kids in his life. Watching them grow together and [...]
Best Buddies International to Host Virtual Friendship Walk in Support of Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Best Buddies is excited to announce the first-ever national Best Buddies Virtual Friendship Walk on June 20, 2020.
Pandemic can be a tougher mental strain on individuals with IDD
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Two months quarantined at home can be a mental strain on all of us. Sasha [...]
Redemption Donates Online Proceeds to International Charities
Redemption, online clothing store, will be donating 100% of U.S online sales to COVID-19 relief, equally distributed to Best Buddies and Meals on Wheels America.
Mother’s Day 2020: Nina Greene
In 1995, Nina Greene gave birth to a beautiful, curious little boy, Randy, who lives with Down syndrome. As a mother, what gives her the most joy is how similar Randy’s life and problems are relative to those his age, despite his disability.
Billboard: Rebecca Black Teams With Best Buddies International For Inspiring ‘Alone Together’ Track
Billboard- Rebecca Black has teamed up with Best Buddies International to release the uplifting track “Alone Together” to benefit the global […]
Singer Rebecca Black Teams Up With Best Buddies to Release New Song ‘Alone Together’
On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, Rebecca Black and four Best Buddies Ambassadors — Bret, Christina, Marlana and Alphonso — came together via Zoom to co-write and perform the song Alone Together with the goal of uniting communities globally while physically apart. 100% percent of the proceeds from Alone Together will directly benefit Best Buddies’ global programs and initiatives.
How the CARES Act Impacts Personal and Corporate Giving in 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a tremendous negative impact on nonprofits across the country including Best Buddies. On March 27, [...]