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One-To-One Friendships

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Builds friendships between people with and without IDD, offering social mentoring while improving the quality of life and level of inclusion.

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Secures jobs for people with IDD, allowing them to earn an income, pay taxes, and support themselves.

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Leadership Development

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Educates and empowers people with and without IDD, to be leaders, public speakers and advocates.

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Providing a vibrant, integrated living opportunity for people with and without IDD.

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Family support and resources to raise a child with IDD.

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“Best Buddies gives people with special abilities a chance to make friends, speak up, be heard and advocate for themselves and others within their community.”

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Your one-time or monthly donation will help us create more opportunities for enhancing the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Citizens Upcoming Events

Monthly Citizens Social Events

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Family and Friendly Coffee Chat

February Break Family Social Coffee & Chat

February 19, 2026
Cambridge, MA

Join us during February break for a Family Support Social & coffee on us!

Flatbread Benefit Night

Benefit Night at Flatbread Company Providence

February 24, 2026
Providence, RI

Join us at Flatbread Company for the Best Buddies Benefit Night!

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Best Buddies Friendship Walks

March 28, 2026
Providence, RI

April 18, 2026
Western Mass

May 16, 2026
Worcester, MA

Oct 17, 2026
Boston, MA

Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.

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‘He’s a quality guy’: Drake Maye partners with Best Buddies to support inclusion for all

BOSTON (WHDH) - Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has cemented his impact both on and off the football field this season. In addition to being an MVP candidate in just his second season, he has also teamed up with Boston-based nonprofit Best Buddies. Best Buddies helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities find jobs and lead full lives.
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Patriots QB Drake Maye following in Tom Brady’s footsteps, far beyond football

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is following in the footsteps of Tom Brady, far beyond just the football field. Maye has taken over the reins from Brady as an ambassador for Best Buddies, an international organization that supports countless individuals with intellectual disabilities across New England.
A Year in Review of Citizens

A Year in Review of Citizens

Check out the incredible year the MA&RI Citizens Program had!

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Thank You PLAN of MA & RI

Thank you to our amazing year-round partner, PLAN of MA and RI!

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