As we step into 2026, all of us at Best Buddies Virginia & DC are filled with excitement for the year ahead—and deep gratitude for everything we accomplished together in 2025. Before turning the page, we want to pause and reflect on the meaningful progress made possible by our incredible community of participants, families, volunteers, donors, and corporate partners.

In 2025, your support helped us expand inclusive friendships, create meaningful employment opportunities, empower ambassadors, and strengthen communities across Virginia and Washington, DC. From school chapters and adult friendships to Jobs, Transitions, Ambassadors, and signature events, each program advanced our mission of inclusion in powerful ways. The impact of this work can be seen not only in numbers, but in the confidence built, relationships formed, and lives changed along the way.

As we look ahead to 2026, we are energized to build on this momentum—reaching more individuals, deepening partnerships, and creating even more opportunities for connection and belonging. None of this would be possible without you.

Message From Our State Director

 

Dear Friends,

All of us at Best Buddies in Virginia & DC extend our deepest appreciation to our wonderful participants, families, volunteers, donors, and corporate partners for such a successful 2025! Your support and dedication to our mission helps our programs grow, creating more inclusive communities throughout our state.

We are excited to start 2026 with you and together build a more inclusive community.

In Friendship,
Molly Whalen
State Director, Best Buddies Virginia & DC

 

We invite you to learn more about the impact you made by reading our 2025 Impact Report. Thank you for bein