Best Buddies Jobs program in Tennessee opened in January 2015. The results are phenomenal proving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities have outstanding work-ethic and skills. See Leo’s story at The Home Depot, covered by Fox News Channel 17, here: http://fox17.com/news/local/businesses-look-to-create-employment-for-intellectual-developmentally-disabled.
Noah Schepman and Joe McClellan’s friendship is truly something special. This exceptional pair sheds light on the true power of friendship at an early age. Joe first met Noah at the beginning of the 2016-2017 school year at Riverdale. With it being Noah’s first year at Riverdale, he was a little nervous, but eager to learn more about his new classmates.
Jamie Taylor and Kyle Anderson were officially matched as a buddy pair through the Best Buddies School Friendship Program at Bartlett High School. This dynamic duo serves as a heartfelt reminder to everyone they meet of the power of friendship and its ability to change lives.
Best Buddies is excited to announce that Melissa Todd has been promoted to Regional Director for the newly created Mid-South Region, which encompasses Memphis, Arkansas and Mississippi programs.
