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.
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 […]
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, [...]
Nonprofit for people with disabilities to hold “Virtual Walk for Inclusion”
Fox 4 – The orders currently in place to protect us from the coronavirus can leave you feeling lonely. During […]
COVID-19 Public Service Announcement for People With Disabilities
A dozen Hollywood actors urge the public to self-quarantine in order to mitigate the spread of the virus, which especially adversely impacts seniors, people with disabilities and those who are immunocompromised.
NPR News: ‘How To Talk About COVID-19 With People Who Have Autism’
If you care for someone with a developmental disability that affects their communication skills, something like autism, how do you talk to them about the coronavirus pandemic?
Boynton Beach Water Tower Lit Purple for Best Buddies
The Boynton Beach water tower lit Purple to recognize March as Best Buddies Month – and as a call to action because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Tom Brady: ‘A leader on and off the field’
Featured on WRAL, this Best Buddies High School chapter integrates all participants with the community, through service events and fundraisers.
March 17, 2020 – A Message from Best Buddies International’s Leadership Team
Over the past few weeks, there have been significant developments in the global, national, and local responses to the ongoing spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The following is an update on Best Buddies events and initiatives given the current COVID-19 situation.