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A Night of Inclusion and Joy Dining

2025 Best Buddies Connecticut Friendship Ball: A Night of Inclusion and Joy

The Friendship Ball celebrated inclusion, friendship, and unity with joy and excitement!

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Best Buddies in CT Star Participants of the Month: Cross Street Intermediate Best Buddies

Cross Street Best Buddies creates friendships, inclusion, and kindness in their school!

Meet Margo Meley

Margo Meley: A Shining Star in Best Buddies

Margo Meley, Best Buddies Global Ambassador, promotes inclusion through friendship and leadership

Uknighted Week

Best Buddies Mission Moment: UKnighted Week at Ellington High School

Ellington High celebrated inclusion with games, speeches, and community unity.

Project Blue Paw Heartwarming Visit

The Heartwarming Visit of Project Blue Paw and Best Buddies to North Haven High

Police K-9s and Best Buddies promote inclusion, teamwork, and community connection.

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Wyatt Smarz: A Beacon of Inclusion and Empowerment in Seymour, CT

Wyatt Smarz leads Seymour’s inclusive “This Is Me” event, celebrating individuality.

Denim and Diamonds Speaking

Champion of the Year Spotlight: Dave and Andrew’s Journey to Victory

Andrew and Dave shine as mission movers in our 2024 Champions of the Year event!

Local Leadership Day

Uniting for Inclusion: Empowering Student Leaders at Best Buddies Local Leadership Training Day

Read about this year’s Local Leadership Training Day, hosted at North Haven High School!

Everybuddy Belongs LC

Everybuddy Belongs: The Best Buddies Leadership Conference 2024

BBLC 2024 inspired global leaders, fostering inclusion and lifelong friendships for change.

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Meet Jimmy Howley: Two Thumbs up for Best Buddies!

Jimmy Howley thrives in Best Buddies, building friendships and growing in confidence.

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Best Buddies CT takes HP 2024

Team Cheshire rides 50 miles, raises $21,000 for Best Buddies inclusivity efforts.

Life is Better with Best Buddies

Best Buddies in CT 2024 Friendship Walks: Life is Better with Best Buddies

A beautiful start to a new world of inclusion and Friendship, one step at a time!

Best Buddies and Project Blue Paw Bridging Communities

Celebrating Community and Connection at Moody Elementary: Best Buddies and Project Blue Paw

Moody Elementary fosters inclusivity through Best Buddies and Project Blue Paw collaboration

Apr Mission Moment Avon High School

Best Buddies making a difference at Avon High School

Avon High’s Best Buddies program: fostering inclusivity, friendship, and joy for all.

A Lifeline of Happiness

Star Participant: Caroline Sweeny – A Beacon of Friendship and Inclusion with Best Buddies

Caroline Sweeny: Best Buddies leader, fostering inclusivity, friendship, and lifelong connections.

Friendship Ball Ballroom

A Sweet Celebration of Friendship: Best Buddies CT Friendship Ball

Celebrating friendship in a Candyland-themed dance, Best Buddies CT Friendship Ball shines!

At the Friendship Walk

Best Buddies Month Spotlight: James Vaccaro

Read on to celebrate Best Buddies Month with the amazing story of lifelong participant, James!

Thank You

Chapter Profile: Eastern CT State University

Read to learn all about ECSU’s Chapter Walk spirit!

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Valerie Strange Spotlight

Board member Valerie Strange talks about her involvement in Best Buddies.

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