We want to play this year on repeat!

This year has been filled with so many special moments. Meaningful friendships have been formed. Dream jobs have been landed. Advocates have honed their leadership skills and have been given large platforms to share their inspiring stories. All this is possible because of the passion and dedication of our stellar supporters! Thank you for making this year such a memorable one. We have amazing momentum heading into 2023!

Top Hits of 2022

Friendship Program

526 1:1 friendships formed

166 school chapters

17 NEW chapters

Jobs Program

Served 239 individuals

62 NEW job placements
Launched San Diego Jobs

Leadership Program

25 NEW Ambassadors

144 Ambassadors

8 leadership trainings

Friendship Walk

2,513 walkers across 4 events

Over $335,000 raised

Champion of the Year

38 Champions competed across 3 events

Over $382,000 raised

BBLC

3 Local Leadership Conferences

Over 150 students

We love our Volunteers

Meet Julia Uhll of San Diego, CA!

Describe your current and previous involvement with Best Buddies.

“I've been involved with Best Buddies for over 17 years. My son, AJ Arciniega, has Williams syndrome and started Best Buddies when he was at Bernardo Heights Middle School. BHMS Best Buddies is still going strong! I was recently the Campaign Manager for AJ when he was a Champion of the Year Candidate. We worked hard to raise funds for San Diego Citizens, and AJ ended up winning Grand Champion!"

Why do you volunteer for Best Buddies?

“One of my son’s favorite things to do is meet new people and make new friends. Best Buddies gives him the opportunity to do so. We would drive 45 mins to San Diego State University Best Buddies meetings because it made AJ and his buddies feel like the kings of San Diego! We are so excited for him to be matched in a one-to-one friendship through the Citizens Program soon."

Ambassador of the Month

Alex Miranda - Sacramento, CA

Alex has been a part of Best Buddies for about 6 years! Alex radiates positivity, which is why he was selected to be the Best Buddies CA December Ambassador of the Month! He is a part of the Antelope High School chapter, and he loves playing games, watching movies, and eating snacks during their chapter activities. He also was the second top fundraiser at the Sacramento Friendship Walk in 2022, which brought him a lot of pride!

“Best Buddies has impacted my life by helping me create many new friends.”

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Best Buddies in California Newsletter: Dec 2022

Best Buddies in California Newsletter: Dec 2022

We want to play this year on repeat!

Top Hits of 2022

Friendship Program

Jobs Program

Leadership Program

Friendship Walk

Champion of the Year

BBLC

We love our Volunteers

Meet Julia Uhll of San Diego, CA!

Ambassador of the Month

Alex Miranda - Sacramento, CA

Newsletter Feedback Survey

Best Buddies in California

Best Buddies International

Best Buddies in California Newsletter: Dec 2022

Best Buddies in California Newsletter: Dec 2022

We want to play this year on repeat!

Top Hits of 2022

Friendship Program

Jobs Program

Leadership Program

Friendship Walk

Champion of the Year

BBLC

We love our Volunteers

Meet Julia Uhll of San Diego, CA!

Ambassador of the Month

Alex Miranda - Sacramento, CA

Newsletter Feedback Survey

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