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Friendship Walk Recap Collage

2025 Friendship Walk Recap

Celebrating The Power of Inclusion

From Doubt to Determination Yuhan

From Doubt to Determination

Yuhan’s Employment Journey

Yvenie Getting Her Necessities

Finding Community

Yvenie’s Journey with Best Buddies Living

Game Time

Leveling Up Inclusion

Best Buddies in San Diego Partners with UESL

Meet Deeba and Diana

Buddy Pair Spotlight: Deeba & Dina

A Bond Beyond Best Buddies

Ben Haworth

Ambassador Trainings

Mastering the Art of the Elevator Pitch

Meet Tanner

Tanner the Trailblazer

Paving the Way for Neurodiverse Workforces

A collage of twelve images showcasing various moments and participants from Best Buddies California in 2024. The images depict individuals of diverse backgrounds engaging in activities such as public speaking, celebrating friendships, working in professional settings, participating in sports, and enjoying social gatherings. The photos highlight joy, inclusion, and community engagement.

A Year in Review: Best Buddies California’s Remarkable 2024

As we reflect back on 2024, we celebrate a year of profound growth and achievement for Best Buddies California.

Charlie in the Bus

Where Are They Now: Charlie

Charlie’s Journey Towards Independence

Champions of the Year

Meet Our 2024 Grand Champions

Celebrating the Success of Best Buddies’ Champion of the Year in California

Empowering Voices of Tomorrow

Empowering Voices of Tomorrow

Best Buddies Speech Coach Experience

Erica and Julians Friendship having a great day

Best Buddies Citizens Spotlight – Erica and Julian

Erica and Julian’s 2.5-Year Bond

Sammy Cover Image

Where Are They Now

Sammy’s Journey in the Culinary World

BBLC A life changing experience

Best Buddies Leadership Conference 2024

A Life-Changing Experience for Inclusion Leaders

Project Search Launch Sacramento

Best Buddies to Launch Project SEARCH in Sacramento

Aiming to Lower the Unemployment Rate of Individuals with Disabilities

Pauls Path to Professional Growth

Paul’s Path to Professional Growth

A Best Buddies Jobs Program Success Story

Celebrating Byrons Legacy Group of Friends

Celebrating Byron’s Legacy at Team One

Best Buddies Job Participants Shine at Team One Mock Interview Workshop

Max and Karen's Best Buddies Journey Friends

The Melody of Friendship

Max and Karen’s Best Buddies Journey

Friendship Walk Recap San Diego

2024 Friendship Walk Highlights

California’s first year hosting five walks was a HUGE success!

Bens Transformative 5 Year Journey

Ambassador to Advisory Board Member

Ben’s Transformative 5-Year Journey with Best Buddies

Crystal Yang

Social Media Violence & the Disabled Community

Learnings from Best Buddies High School Volunteer – Crystal Yang

Ben Haworth

Supporting Individuals with “Invisible” Disabilities

Learn more about the reach of our programs in California.

Aaron Silverman waving to the camera with a commemorative Warriors jersey

Best Buddies Jobs Participant Recognized by Golden State Warriors

Aaron Silverman, a participant in the Best Buddies Jobs program in California, was recognized by the Golden State Warriors on January 25.

All Cheers at LC

Statewide 2023 Impact Report

Learn more about the reach of our programs in California.

Remembering Drew

Remembering “Woohoo-Drew”

Drew Petersen: A Beacon of Light in Our Best Buddies California Family

Champions of the Year in California

Cheers to our Champions!

54 Inclusion Leaders Championing All Abilities & Raising $635,000 for Inclusion!

BBLC Group Photo

Reunited for Inclusion at BBLC 2023

Another successful Best Buddies Leadership Conference at Indiana University!

Fresno Jobs Screen Capture

Best Buddies Jobs Program x Project Search

Integrated Employment Opportunities in Fresno

Ben's Corner

Inspiring Young Leaders

Best Buddies taught me to believe in myself no matter what.

Colin and Kourosh

An Unbreakable Bond with my “Buddy Guard”

The Power of Friendship: Colin & Kourosh

Richard Nakai

Life with an “Invisible” Disability

An important reminder from a Best Buddies State Ambassador – Richard Nakai

Ryan and Timothy

Friendship Program Feature: Ryan & Timothy

Four years of friendship still going strong!

Sammy at Disneyland

Jobs Program Highlight: Sammy at Disneyland

Sammy works his dream job at the happiest place on earth!

One step closer to inclusion

One step closer to inclusion

Friendship Walk Success & Willams Syndrome Awareness Month – May 2023 Newsletter

Join the Global Volunteer Movement

Join the Global Volunteer Movement!

Celebrate National Volunteer Week with us. – April 2023 Newsletter

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How do you champion inclusion?

Happy Best Buddies Month! – March 2023 Newsletter

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Become an Inclusion Leader

Lead your Friendship Walk team to success!

Best Buddies California had such a successful Champion of the Year season with the support of presenting and platinum partners - Waymo, Pantheon, Wires Only, and JLL!

Leading Companies Unite to Support and Drive Positive Change

Our partners align to make the world more inclusive.

2022 Wrapped: Inclusion Edition

Best Buddies in California Newsletter: Dec 2022

2022 Wrapped: Inclusion Edition

CA Featured Image Kulture City

Best Buddies CA is Certified Sensory Inclusive

Best Buddies CA staff receives sensory inclusive certification from Kulture City.

Different the Musical

Learn more about a musical created by Best Buddies participant, Tyler Daynes!

Best Buddies in California 2022 Leadership Conference

Best Buddies Leadership Conference 2022

Local Leadership Conferences were a HUGE success!

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