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April 2021

We hope you found ways to celebrate Best Buddies Month in March. The mission of Best Buddies and the goal of inclusion for all doesn’t stop there though. We have exciting things happening this month so be sure to check out what we have going on below!

Introducing our Partnership with Sephora

Sephora Beauty Insider Charity of the Month for April

We are thrilled about our newest partnership with Sephora! During the entire month of April, you can shop at Sephora online and support Best Buddies in California.

As a Beauty Insider, you will be able to turn those racked-up points into a donation for Best Buddies. Simply select your items to purchase and apply your Beauty Insider points, based on the levels below, at checkout.

500 points = $10

1,000 points = $20

1,500 points = $30

There is no better time than April to shop for all your favorite beauty must-haves while supporting inclusion!

We love our Volunteers!

Describe your current and previous involvement with Best Buddies?

In high school, I was a part of the Brentwood School chapter and worked for a few years with a Best Buddies one on one named Josh. It felt really great to have a personal relationship with a member of Best Buddies and to rejoin the organization in a new capacity after all these years. I am now working with Best Buddies to help fundraise and am participating in the jobs program. I’m an executive recruiter, so I’ve been working closely with my clients to bring awareness to the organization and help with integration with their DEI processes.

We’re Thankful for our Donors:

Our donors help make our programs possible! Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation has supported the Best Buddies Friendship program in Southern California for now, eleven years in a row! The foundation’s mission is to enhance the quality of life through medicine, education, and the arts in Southern California. 

Partners like Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation help make our world a more inclusive place, impacting the lives of thousands of students over the last decade. Thank you Kenneth T. and Eileen L. Norris Foundation for being leaders of inclusion!

Events and Happenings

Best Buddies Friendship Walk: May 1st, 2021

We are less than a month away from the Friendship Walk—can you believe it?! Join us in spreading the mission of inclusion throughout the entire state of California by walking with us.

Train with us!

Wellness Wednesday every Wednesday leading up to the Walk on May 1st

Wednesday, April 7th @ 5:00 PM on Facebook

Wednesday, April 14th @ 5:00 PM on Facebook

Get Involved

Love the mission and want to get more involved? There are lots of ways to be a part of Best Buddies in California! Reach out to our staff so we can get you plugged in.

Northern California | Stefanie Taylor: stefanietaylor@bestbuddies.org

Central Valley | Haley Hatai: haleyhatai@bestbuddies.org

Southern California | Sarah Won: sarahwon@bestbuddies.org