One-To-One Friendships
Builds friendships between people with and without IDD, offering social mentoring while improving the quality of life and level of inclusion.
Integrated
Employment
Secures jobs for people with IDD, allowing them to earn an income, pay taxes, and support themselves.
Leadership Development
Educates and empowers people with and without IDD, to be leaders, public speakers and advocates.
Inclusive
Living
Providing a vibrant, integrated living opportunity for people with and without IDD.
“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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Events
July 13, 2025
Portsmouth, RI
Come and join Best Buddies MA/RI at Newport Polo’s All Charity Day!
July 18, 2025
Bloomington, IN
Join us at BBLC 2025!
October 18, 2025
Boston, MA
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
August 2, 2025
Worcester, MA
Join Best Buddies for a fun day at the park!
News & Stories
Thank you to our amazing year-round partner, PLAN of MA and RI!
Boston, June 3, 2025 – This year, over 1,000 people participated in the 26th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port, presented by Jersey Mike’s Subs, Shaw’s and Star Market Foundation and The TJX Companies, Inc. More, a cycling, run and walk fundraiser from Boston to Hyannis Port, May 30 -31.
BOSTON (WHDH) – 7NEWS chief meteorologist Jeremy Reiner and anchors Juliana Mazza and Amaka Ubaka joined thousands of other cyclists in completing the Best Buddies Challenge.
BOSTON (WHDH) – Meet Elanor Jones. With every keystroke, she’s breaking down barriers.
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