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Best Buddies Citizens Celebrate Summer and Success

Best Buddies Citizens Celebrate Summer and Success!

Philadelphia Citizens celebrated summer, new buddy matches, and Friendship Walk fundraising success together!

2025 BBPA July Meet Mari

Meet Maria!

Meet Maria Rajakovich: PA State Ambassador and Longtime Best Buddies Participant

Seneca Valley School District Hosts Friendship Walk 3

Seneca Valley School District Hosts Friendship Walk

Haine Elementary School Puts on Their 2nd Annual Friendship Walk Raising Over $7000 for BBPA!

Meet Elizabeth Grondin

Meet Elizabeth Grondin!

Avon Grove Chapter President and Student Advisory Board Member

Meet Ashley Hutton Collage

Meet Ashley Hutton

2x Elizabethtown Chapter President and 2025 BBPA Volunteer of the Year

Celebrating Inclusion Statewide Collage

Celebrating Inclusion Statewide with 2,500 Walking for Best Buddies in Pennsylvania!

Best Buddies Friendship Walks Unite Pennsylvania for Inclusion

Best Buddies’ Training with Giant Eagle Coming Together

Empowering Ambassadors: Best Buddies’ Training with Giant Eagle

Best Buddies partners with Giant Eagle for impactful Ambassador Training on kindness and inclusion

Buddy Ball with Clearview Making a Difference

Clearview’s Support Shines at the Best Buddies Friendship Ball

CFCU’s generosity and commitment to inclusion made the Best Buddies event unforgettable.

Watson

Celebrating Watson Montgomery

Watson Montgomery’s leadership and commitment to inclusion at Duquesne University make him a true inspiration!

Meet Madison Smith Collage 2

Meet Madison Smith

Ursinus Chapter President and Extraordinary Leader and Advocate for Best Buddies

Desales Presents Annual Winter Buddy Ball

Buddy Ball Fun!

DeSales University hosts a Buddy Ball for College Chapters in the Lehigh Valley

Two young women in elegant gowns share a joyful moment outdoors, holding bouquets of fresh flowers. One wears a yellow dress and reacts with excitement, while the other, in a blush pink gown and glasses, smiles warmly. A crowd in formal attire gathers in the background at what appears to be a celebratory event.

Friends Forever: Lara & Josie

Meet Lara and Josie, buddies from sixth grade to high school graduation

A large group of Best Buddies participants in a conference room posing for a group photo. A screen in the background displays a 'Thank You' message to Philadelphia Insurance Companies.

Back to Best Buddies Training Highlights

Empowering Leaders Through the Recent 2025 Back to Best Buddies Training

Meet Olivia Steckman

Olivia Steckman Named 2024 Program Manager of the Year

Philadelphia Program Manager Awarded the Prestigious Recognition at the 2024 International Staff Conference

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Best Buddies x Chef Dads Table

The Philadelphia Citizens enjoyed an unforgettable night of food and friendship!

Lindley accepting award on stage

Lindley Diecks named Grand Champion at this Years TasteBuds Event

Best Buddies in Pennsylvania Celebrates the Annual TasteBuds Gala raising over $380,000 to promote inclusion

Meet Dr Kappel

Meet Dr. Kappel

Celebrating Dr. Kappel: A Decade of Dedication to Best Buddies at IUP

Champion of the Year

Philadelphia Champion of the Year

Best Buddies in Pennsylvania Celebrates Inclusion at Champion of the Year Gala

10th Annual OJRHS Fall Fest Collage Everybuddy Included

Owen J. Roberts High School Hosts 10th Annual Fall Fest

14 Southeastern Pennsylvania Best Buddies school chapters come together for fall fun

Alessia at BBLC

Meet Alessia Revelli!

Meet High School and Now College Chapter President, Alessia Revelli

Meet Catherine Pickard

Meet Catherine Pickard!

Volunteer Spotlight: Catherine Pickard – A Decade of Dedication to Best Buddies

Quaker Valley News Article FI

Best Buddies at Quaker Valley High School

Best Buddies is proudly part of Quaker Valley High School’s football team community

Pennsylvania Living

Best Buddies Living comes to State College

State College Introduces New Inclusive Residential Community for Adults with and without Disabilities

AMBASSADOR TRAINING Group

Ambassador Training with WESCO Prepares Participants for TasteBuds

Wesco and Best Buddies in Pennsylvania teamed up to train seven ambassadors in Pittsburgh!

Almost 100 students gather with Best Buddies in Pennsylvania for the annual Local Leadership Training Day

Local Leadership Training Day 2024

Almost 100 students gather with Best Buddies in Pennsylvania for the annual Local Leadership Training Day

BBPA at BBLC

Best Buddies Leadership Conference: Pennsylvania’s Inspiring Recap

Celebrating Inclusion and Leadership, Pennsylvania’s delegation attends the 2024 Best Buddies Leadership Conference.

BBPA Meet Nikki Fenello

Meet Nikki Fenello

Nikki Fenello’s impactful journey includes roles as a state ambassador, participant, and board member.

30 Years in Pennsylvania Banner

Celebrating 30 years of Best Buddies in Pennsylvania

Celebrating three decades of fostering friendships and inclusion for individuals with IDD.

Goodbuddies Haine Elementary Walk

Seneca Valley School District hosts a Best Buddies Friendship Walk

Haine Elementary holds first Best Buddies Walk to support Pennsylvania programs

Giant Eagle Award

Celebrating Inclusivity: Best Buddies Wins Community Champions Award

Best Buddies wins Community Champions award presented by WQED and Giant Eagle for promoting inclusion and friendship for all.

Meet Plymouth White Marsh Advisor Jill Ruggerio Class Image

Celebrating the Incredible Impact of Jill Ruggiero: An Outstanding Best Buddies Advisor

Meet Plymouth White Marsh Advisor and Parent, Jill Ruggiero

Taste Buds Juniors Participants

Taste Buds Junior Event at Baldwin High School: A Delicious Success!

On May 16th, Balwin High School and Best Buddies in Pennsylvania teamed up to host Taste Buds Junior

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Thank you PHLY Insurance!

Celebrating PHLY Insurance, a member of Tokio Marine Group: A Valued Partner in Best Buddies’ Mission

BBPA wins Community Outreach Award

Best Buddies in Pennsylvania wins Community Outreach Award

Our Philadelphia office took home the King of Prussia District 2024 Community Outreach Award

Ella and Bella In Class

Best Buddies: Ella and Bella

Ella’s Journey of Friendship and Personal Growth with Bella

Friendship Walk Recap West Chester University Joins In

Best Buddies Friendship Walks: A Pennsylvania Recap

Best Buddies in Pennsylvania Celebrates over 2500 walkers statewide at this year’s friendship walk’s!

Spring Ambassador Training Group Photo

Spring Ambassador Training: Empowering Advocates for Inclusion with BNP Paribas

Our Philadelphia office teamed up with BNP Paribas to train four ambassadors.

Buddy Ball Collage

Best Buddies In Pennsylvania: Buddy Balls

Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Students Gather to Celebrate Best Buddies Month at our Buddy Balls

Ambassador at christmas event

PECO’s Energy Force Ambassador Program Illuminates the Path to Energy Efficiency While Empowering Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Best Buddies partners with PECO to allow our ambassadors more speaking opportunities,

Uniquely Abled Fitness Collage

Uniquely Abled Fitness: Building Muscle and Friendships Every Sunday Morning

Young athletes with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities gather weekly for CrossFit class

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Best Buddies in Pennsylvania and Lamar Advertising

A Six-Year Partnership Making Waves in Pittsburgh

Justin and Rachel at the Pirates Game

Justin and Rachel: Buddy Pair Turned PGH Walk Co-Captains!

Pittsburgh Buddy Pair gear up to Co-Lead the Citizens Friendship Walk Team for April 7th!

Back to Best Buddies

Empowering Leaders through Back to Best Buddies Training

94 Students from across the State Join Local Staff for Our Annual Back to Best Buddies Training

Emily and Leonard making art

Emily and Leonard: Pittsburgh Citizens Match

Dynamic Duo Leonard and Emily Forge Lasting Friendship in Best Buddies Pittsburgh Citizens Chapter

Qintel Group Photo

Qintels continued support helps fuel Best Buddies Programs in Pennsylvania

Since the inception of their partnership, Qintel has dedicated over $150,000 to Best Buddies Pennsylvania, illustrating their dedication to fostering a more inclusive society

Meghan, Kelly, and Sarah

Best Buddies Chapters and Families Unite

Best Buddies Chapters unite through family ties, forging friendships and inclusivity from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh

Eliza and Melissa

Friendship for a decade! Eliza and Melissa

Kennett High School Chapter President, Eliza Netzorg, has been matched with her buddy, Melissa, since 3rd grade!

Meet Adam Hammond

Meet Adam Hammoud

A Spotlight on Adam Hammoud, Temple University Chapter President

Best Buddies NDEAM Ambassador Training

Best Buddies NDEAM Ambassador Training

Best Buddies and BNY Mellon team up to host an ambassador training for NDEAM

Haine Elementary

Haine Elementary – New Best Buddies Chapter

Haine Elementary kicks off their Best Buddies club with a fun pumpkin decorating activity

Ally Altschuler

Aces’ Ally Altshuler was nominated for Best Buddies’ “Champion of the Year.”

Ally Altshuler, Lower Merion Chapter President, has been nominated for Best Buddies Champion of the Year

Urinus Chapter

Best Buddies – Friendship and Inclusivity

Introducing Ursinus Best Buddies, a club that aims to promote friendship and community.

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Best Buddies In Pennsylvania: Local Leadership Training Day

Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Student Leaders Gather to learn how to run a successful Best Buddies Chapter

Spread the Word Football Game

Downingtown East honors Best Buddies and Special Olympics

Downingtown East honors Best Buddies and Special Olympics athletes at 11th annual Spread the Word football game.

2023 Our Philadelphia Citizens

The Transformative Power of Friendship and Creativity!

Philadelphia Citizen’s Participants Gather to Create Art for Our Champion of the Year Gala

Carol Zosh, Celebrating 25 Years Featured Image

Celebrating 25 Years of Dedication: Best Buddies Honors Carol Zosh

Carol Zosh: Celebrating 25 Years

Unity in Diversity- Celebrating Inclusivity and Friendship at BBLC

Unity in Diversity: Celebrating Inclusivity and Friendship

Celebrating Inclusivity and Friendship at the Best Buddies Leadership Conference.

Gabi and Cate at Steelers Game

Gabi and Cate: A Friendship Forged Through Best Buddies

Gabi and Cate’s friendship is a heartwarming story of two individuals who created an amazing friendship.

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KOP Insiders: Hilary Stephens, State Director, Best Buddies Pennsylvania

Hear about our local impact & the Friendship Walk in King of Prussia!

Penn State Valentines Day

Penn State Helps Foster Personal Friendships

Penn State Helps Foster Personal Friendships

Taste Buds Video

Best Buddies TasteBuds 2022

Thank you to our friends at Covalent for this incredible video, your constant support of Best Buddies.

Learn about this incredible community project & their support of local programs!

Max’s Garage & Best Buddies PA Partnership

Learn about this incredible community project & their support of local programs!

Best Buddies in Pennsylvania Ambassador Aldyn with her speech coach, Abby Martucci

Mission Moment – Meet Aldyn Atkinson!

Discover how much Best Buddies has meant to Aldyn over the past 11 years.

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