Coming soon!
October 14-20, 2021
Online
Donations to Best Buddies in Ohio matched this week!
Boston, September 28, 2021 – Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is excited to announce that the 22nd Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port, presented by Pepsi-Cola and Shaw’s and Star Market Foundation, will take place in-person October 1 – 2 from Boston to Cape Cod.
November 17, 2021
Tulsa, OK
Celebrate the inclusion of people with IDD while supporting Best Buddies in Oklahoma.
In 2021 CITY Furniture supported the Champion of the Year events in…
“Having a Best Buddies job coach has benefited me in a great way.”
November 14, 2021
Plantsville, CT
Join Best Buddies in Connecticut for food, dancing, and awards.
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October 2021
Zoom
Join Best Buddies in Wisconsin for fun virtual activities!
October 9, 2021
West Long Branch, NJ
Get game-day ready and celebrate our newest NJ friendship chapter at MU!
October 28, 2021
Zoom
Dress up in your favorite costume & join us for fun Halloween activities.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). The theme for NDEAM 2021, “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion,” reflects the importance of ensuring that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have full access to employment and community involvement during the national recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
October 18, 2021
Hyannis Port, MA
Tee off for Best Buddies on the Cape!
October 2021
Zoom
Join Best Buddies in New Hampshire for fun virtual activities!
Back to Life, Back to Reality
October 2021
In-person & Zoom
Join Best Buddies in Virginia & D.C. for fun virtual and in-person activities!
October 27, 2021
Virtual Event
Join us to learn more about Best Buddies and how to get involved.
October 17, 2021
Dallas, TX
Grab your buddy and join us for the North Texas Fall Fest!
October 22-24, 2021
In-person & online
20% of every purchase will benefit Best Buddies in MA & RI!
We could not make this event happen without the generosity of these amazing community partners.
Best Buddies in Florida is excited to partner with Memorial Healthcare Systems and the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation.
November 19, 2021
Virtual Event
Join us as we crown Pennsylvania’s Best Buddies Champion of the Year.
October 10th, 2021
Denver, CO
Chapter Leaders: Get empowered for another strong year of inclusion and friendship!
A big welcome to our new intern at Best Buddies Wisconsin.
Best Buddies formally thanks Maureen Daly for fulfilling her commitment and pledge to the Best Buddies.
Best Buddies is excited to announce its expansion into our newest hub, Austin, Texas!
Fall 2021
Orlando, Palm Beach, Tampa Bay, North Florida, Southwest Florida, South Florida
Champion of the Year is a fundraising competition featuring prominent community leaders.
December 10, 2021
Virtual Event
Annual fundraising competition and Gala featuring prominent community leaders.
September 10, 2021
Farmington, CT
Join us for our annual fundraising competition and gala.
September 18, 2021
Seattle, WA
Chapter Leaders: Get empowered for another strong year of inclusion and friendship!
October 2021
Zoom
Join Best Buddies in Iowa for fun virtual activities!
Raffle open through October 15, 2021
New Hampshire
Two winners to take home prize packages of rare bourbon raffle!
October 11, 2021
Boston, MA
Join our team for the John Hancock Boston Marathon ®.
November 12, 2021
Cleveland, OH
Our annual fundraising competition and gala.
October 27, 2021
Zoom
We’ll discuss disability inclusion and how Best Buddies can support employers each step of the way.
November 12, 2021
Scottsdale, AZ
Join us for our annual fundraising competition and gala.
October 23, 2021
Framingham, MA
Join us for a book signing with Best Buddies Author Alan Sakell.
December 4, 2021
Denver, CO
Champion of the Year is a fundraising competition featuring prominent community leaders.
October 2021
Zoom
Join Best Buddies in New York for fun virtual activities!
October 21, 2021
Milwaukee, WI
Join us as we crown Wisconsin’s Best Buddies Champion of the Year.
September 2021
In-person & Zoom
Join Best Buddies in Virginia & D.C. for fun virtual activities!
September 15, 2021
Zoom
Chapter Leaders: Get empowered for another strong year of inclusion and friendship!
On behalf of Ben and the Cox Family, thank you for attending our patio party. If you were unable to attend, but would like to donate, you may do so below. Thank you for your support of Best Buddies!
We all love how Michelle Marchand is the top cheerleader for Best Buddies!
September 12, 2021
Zoom
Engage in opportunities to advance advocacy skills
Congratulations to the Best Buddies 2021 Spirit of Ava award honorees!
August 23, 2021
Zoom
We will be learning about the history of ice cream and enjoying a refreshing treat!
August 22, 2021
Columbus, OH
Join Best Buddies Champion Team Sharla Thomas and Alex Rogers at their 4th Annual Open Mic event!
August 19, 2021
Zoom
Guest speakers from Mastercard will lead a discussion on job interviewing.
September 15, 2021
Zoom
Chapter leaders: Get empowered for another year of inclusion and friendship!
September 15, 2021
Zoom
Chapter leaders: Get empowered for another year of inclusion and friendship!
September 15, 2021
Zoom
Chapter leaders: Get empowered for another year of inclusion and friendship!
“Leadership comes in many forms. Rand’s gift is similar to that of an orchestra conductor…”
September 18, 2021
Atlanta, GA
Chapter Leaders: Get empowered for another strong year of inclusion and friendship!
October 2, 2021
Cumberland Center, ME
Chapter Leaders: Get empowered for another strong year of inclusion and friendship!
September 25, 2021
Louisville, KY
Chapter Leaders: Get empowered for another strong year of inclusion and friendship!
Every Tuesday
Zoom
Join Best Buddies in Oregon for fun virtual activities!
September 19, 2021
Hillsboro, OR
Chapter Leaders: Get empowered for another strong year of inclusion and friendship!
Congratulations to NC State Best Buddies!
Loan Pronto hosted the 2nd Annual Buddy Classic benefiting Best Buddies North Carolina!
September 25-26, 2021
Frisco, TX
Best Buddies in North Texas is excited to partner with the inaugural Champion Film Salon International Film Festival.
August 20-22, 2021
Farmington, CT
Dream Ride is an annual event that celebrates people with disabilities all across the state!
November 16, 2021
Zoom
Join for a fun game of trivia that’s all about Best Buddies.
October 24, 2021
Houston, TX
Grab your buddy and join us for the Houston Fall Fest!
November 17, 2021
Zoom
We welcome you to join us to learn the basics of landing a job using LinkedIn.
Just over two years ago, Jen and Kristin were matched and began their friendship…
On November 16th, Nichole was matched with her buddy, Lucy Tucker…
October 28, 2021
West Des Moines
Join us for an evening of food and friendship.
November 5, 2021
Washington, DC
Join us for our annual fundraising competition and gala.
Guests can donate at all Florida PDQ locations from August 3 through August 31.
Sept. – Dec. 2021
Zoom
Join Best Buddies in North Carolina for fun virtual activities!
December 13, 2021
Zoom
Join us as we celebrate all of the fun winter activities!
October 27, 2021
New Berlin, WI
Join us at Lindner’s Pumpkin Farm for a low-key meet-up with fellow Best Buddies.
August 15, 2021
Falmouth, MA
Join us in the historic Falmouth Road Race Numbers for Nonprofits Program.
September 15, 2021
Zoom
Chapter leaders: Get empowered for another year of inclusion and friendship!
September 2021
Zoom
Join Best Buddies in California for fun virtual activities!
According to the report, “A Place in this World,” approximately 75% of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) live with their parents and 62% of those people dream of having their own apartment. Best Buddies Living is an opportunity for people with disabilities to reach that goal.
July 27, 2021
Zoom
Join us to learn the basics of how to be a self-advocate.
One-to-One Friendship Programs Best Buddies Friendship programs represent one of our organization’s four key mission pillars. These programs build one-to-one friendships between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), offering social interactions while improving the quality of life and level of inclusion for a population that is often [...]
Celebrating 31 Years of the ADA: We are so proud to support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 31st Anniversary.
Best Buddies Expansion: We are so happy to see schools connecting again and becoming part of the Best Buddies network. If you are interested in starting an inclusion chapter in a school or in the community, reach out to haleyminter@bestbuddies.org.
August 19th, 2021
Zoom
Guest speakers from Mastercard will lead a discussion on job interviewing.
August 19th, 2021
Zoom
Guest speakers from Mastercard will lead a discussion on job interviewing.
The certification and bench-marking tool that employers use to build a more inclusive workplace for individuals with IDD.
September 30, 2021
Zoom
Learn the basics of self-advocacy and write your own mission statement.
July 22, 2021
Zoom
Join us for BINGO night!
July 28th – Sept. 4th
Broward, Florida
Designed to prepare our high school program participants with IDD to transition into our Jobs program.
July 18, 2021
Cheshire, CT
Team Best Buddies is an exciting and fun charity event that supports the programs and services of Best Buddies in Connecticut.
July & August 2021
In-person & Zoom
Let’s beat the heat together!
“I fell in love with the Best Buddies mission and have been hooked ever since…”
You can find us by searching: @bestbuddieswi
Two new Citizen friendship matches were made in the month of June!
July 17, 2021
Des Moines, IA
The 5th annual Buddies for Birdies golf tournament supports Best Buddies programming in Iowa.
August 19th, 2021
Zoom
Guest speakers from Mastercard will lead a discussion on job interviewing.
Sunday, July 25st
Tualatin, OR
Join Best Buddies in Oregon for food, fun, games, and friends!
July 24, 2021
New York City, NY
Celebrate Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s legacy.
October 30, 2021
Petaluma, CA
A once-in-a-lifetime cycling experience.
May 29, 2021
Virtual Walk
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
In 2018, Center High School in Antelope, California brought the Best Buddies Friendship Program to their school for the first time. Becca is the mom of Skylar, who joined Best Buddies during its founding year and shared, “Best Buddies was one of the most amazing happenings in my daughter’s life, [...]
Rowena Buted ’10 is from Maui, Hawaii. She attended California State University, East Bay and obtained a bachelor’s…
Samantha Poyser ’08 is currently a student at UC Santa Barbara pursing her PhD with a specialization in Special Education.
Sarah Leifeste resides in the greater Houston, Texas area where she is the Director of a mobile dance company called Shine Music and Dance.
In often segregated landscapes including school and work, the need and dependency for friendships is vital…
James Walker grew up in Florida in the Miami Gardens area and was first introduced to Best Buddies while in middle school in 2007…
After an accident that left her father with a traumatic brain injury, Jennifer Allen, Best Buddies’ Director of International Programs, was inspired to unite…
How to continue your involvement with Best Buddies after you graduate.
Saturday, July 31st
Bellevue, WA
Join Best Buddies in Washington for food, fun, games, and friends!
Inclusively is excited to announce our new partnership with Best Buddies International, the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical, and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
December 4, 2021
Virtual Event
Champion of the Year is a fundraising competition featuring prominent community leaders.
Krista and Debbie are extremely grateful to be part of the Best Buddies program…
Danielle and Margaret are enjoying every minute of being best buddies together.
June 15, 2021
Zoom
Discover opportunities to stay engaged with Best Buddies beyond school participation!
We’re excited to share with you some very exciting news…
June 15, 2021
Zoom
Discover opportunities to stay engaged with Best Buddies beyond school participation!
June 15, 2021
Zoom
Discover opportunities to stay engaged with Best Buddies beyond school participation!
Best Buddies embodies my beliefs and actualizes those beliefs…
June 15, 2021
Zoom
Discover opportunities to stay engaged with Best Buddies beyond school participation!
June 15, 2021
Zoom
Discover opportunities to stay engaged with Best Buddies beyond school participation!
During the month of June, Cold Stone Creamery® stores will once again host a nationwide fundraising promotion benefiting Best Buddies International.®
June 15, 2021
Zoom
Discover opportunities to stay engaged with Best Buddies beyond school participation!
May 29, 2021
Virtual Walk
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
“This is another huge step towards inclusivity taken by the Hoboken Public School District”…
DIVERSANT formed a partnership with Best Buddies in 2018…
Best Buddies in the News!
August 19th, 2021
Zoom
Guest speakers from Mastercard will lead a discussion on job interviewing.
Over 1,600 people tuned into our virtual Celebration Ceremony.
May 21, 2021
Zoom
Join us for an evening of music and dancing!
November 13, 2021
Seattle, WA
Join us for our annual fundraising gala.
June-August 2021
Albany, NY
Join your friends in Albany for fun in-person events and activities this summer!
“Parents should know that Best Buddies is there for them long after high school or college ends.”
May 18, 2021
Zoom
Learn best practices for social media and online social skills.
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought countless twists and turns for Best Buddies programs across the state, the Texas Student Advisory Board (SAB) members didn’t let it phase them…
Meet Matt and Zindzi, recently hired Best Buddies Jobs participants in Wisconsin!
We are so honored to be the recipient of The Pinnacle Award 2021 for the Non-Profit of the Year from the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce!
Date: TBD
Location: TBD
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Zozibini Tunzi, a big supporter of the nonprofit Best Buddies, made a stop at the Best Buddies x Rosetta Italian Bakery in Brickell, Miami, Florida.
Chain seeks to add team members from non-profit that creates opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
June 13, 2021
East Berlin, CT
Join us for an afternoon of family fun at the New Britain Stadium.
PLAN of MA & RI is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to proudly serve people with disabilities.
Please join us in welcoming Jennifer to the Best Buddies in Delaware Advisory Board.
May 17th & June 8th
Zoom
These ZOOM meetings will provide information on opportunities to partner with Best Buddies.
We’re excited to announce Matthew Cox will be the Chairman of the inaugural Champion of the Year Gala in Cleveland, Ohio.
Best Buddies in Florida is excited to partner with PDQ.
Best Buddies participants took part in a three-part Job Preparation and Employment Panel series…
Check out our 2021 virtual Friendship Walk.
Watch the interview with Miranda and JL from Las Cruces High School.
Please join us in welcoming Erika to the Best Buddies in Delaware Advisory Board.
April 2022
Philadelphia & Pittsburgh
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
August 22, 2021
New Hampshire
Join us for mini-golf and ice cream!
May 4, 2021
Zoom
Join us for a fun game of Star Wars Trivia.
August 4th & 11th
Virtual or In-person
Join us for a special training led by Logan Stromberg!
June-August 2021
Rochester, NY
Join your friends in Rochester for fun in-person events and activities this summer!
4/30 & 5/1
Kendra Scott Jewelry
Online
20% of proceeds will benefit Best Buddies in Missouri!
4/30 & 5/1
Kendra Scott Jewelry
Online
20% of proceeds will benefit Best Buddies in Ohio!
Rusty Lomax and Mike Dallas have been matched for over eight years.
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Connor Garwood, 17, always enjoyed meeting a classmate in the Best Buddies program…
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — People walked for a good cause on Saturday during the Best Buddies Friendship Walk.
South Floridians came together for some fun and philanthropy in Sunrise, as Best Buddies held their annual fundraiser with a pandemic-friendly twist.
April 25, 2021
Zoom
Learn speech writing and public speaking for beginners.
Zayne Harshaw is a Best Buddies Ambassador who lives in Columbus, Ohio.
Best Buddies International is excited to announce the Best Buddies Friendship Walk: South Florida on Saturday, April 24th at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, FL.
April 21, 2021
Zoom
Join Best Buddies in Michigan for fun virtual activities!
The power of love and friendship is a gift that Teri gave to her friends in Best Buddies and we are eternally grateful for her commitment to our organization’s mission of friendship and inclusion.
Creating A Living Legacy in Colorado.
Learn more about our adult friendship program!
Tina is the parent of not one but TWO school friendship chapter members…
April 20, 2021
Zoom
Learn speech writing and public speaking for beginners.
Best Buddies in Florida is excited to partner with ABLE United as a statewide supporter.
There’s a new pro cycling team in the U.S., and they aren’t just racing to win.
April 12 & 19, 2021
Zoom
Learn speech writing, public speaking, and self-advocacy skills.
April 14, 2021
Zoom
This speech writing training highlights the Best Buddies Friendship Walk and the importance of inclusion.
“Inclusion makes people feel human.” Maddie Foard is a high school junior in Longmeadow, a small suburban town nestled between Springfield, Massachusetts and the Connecticut border. She has an older brother, Jimmy, who was born with developmental disabilities. “From a young age I didn’t see why people wouldn’t include [him],” [...]
Congratulations McKean High School!
Maribeth Hopkins and Jenn Brant were matched almost nine years ago in May 2012.
It is safe to say that most people involved in Best Buddies in Ohio know Niles.
July 22, 2021
Zoom
Join us for BINGO night!
July 22, 2021
Zoom
Join us for BINGO night!
Honoring and Remembering Best Buddies Friendship participant, Maanav Kooner.
Best Buddies Matthew Loughran and George Agaiby meet up often on Zoom…
Ashley Sammons is the chapter advisor at Talawanda High School in Oxford, Ohio…
April 6, 2021
Zoom
Bring your funny jokes, musical talents, and more to share with the group.
April 16, 2022
Denver, CO
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Hello, I am Otis, Best Buddies in Delaware’s mascot!
April 30, 2022
Creve Coeur Lake Memorial Park
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
3/31 & 4/28
Zoom
Join Best Buddies Expansion for fun virtual activities!
Get to know Emily!
Creative challenges centered around the mission of Best Buddies!
Over 170 students from across NY state in attendance…
March 30, 2021
Zoom
This speech writing training highlights the Best Buddies Friendship Walk and the importance of inclusion.
We’re so excited that the Virginia & DC office will now be hosting our Best Buddies Friendship Walk in the SPRING as well as expanding and hosting a Walk in southern Virginia.
We’re excited to welcome Washington & Lee University as our newest Friendship Chapter!
Learn more about Shawn’s experience with Best Buddies!
March 29, 2021
Virtual Event
A TedTalk style speaking event highlighting Best Buddies Ambassadors, chapter leaders, local advocates & more!
Thank you to all who participated in our first-ever Project Inclusion series!
Learn more about Kate, her time in the Best Buddies Friendship program, and her experience since then.
May 29, 2021
Virtual Walk
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
We are excited to announce Chelle Williams has joined the Advisory Board for Best Buddies in Delaware.
March 30, 2021
Zoom
This speech writing training highlights the Best Buddies Friendship Walk and the importance of inclusion.
March 30, 2021
Zoom
This speech writing training highlights the Best Buddies Friendship Walk and the importance of inclusion.
We are excited to announce James Ambagis has joined the Advisory Board for Best Buddies in Delaware.
March 18, 2021
Zoom
Join us for our first virtual statewide Friendship Ball, hosted by Riverdale High School.
March 18, 2021
Zoom
Join Best Buddies in Nebraska and learn about public speaking and speech writing skills.
Volunteers with Best Buddies VA & DC can serve a lot of roles, not the least of which is a friend.
Check out the photos, updates, and information about our employment program, Project SEARCH.
We sat down with Justin and he shared his thoughts.
March 15, 2021
Zoom
Come ready to freely express and learn about the power of dance.
November 19, 2021
Dearborn, MI
Champion of the Year is a fundraising competition featuring prominent community leaders.
We are so glad to be working with Angela in Ohio!
Help spread the message of inclusion!
March 9, 2021
Zoom
Join Best Buddies in Oregon & Washington and learn about public speaking and speech writing skills.
March 9, 2021
Zoom
Join Best Buddies in Washington and learn about public speaking and speech writing skills.
Best Buddies in Texas student, Garett Tomasek, was recently selected as the 2022-24 Chair for Best Buddies International’s premier leadership program, the Young Leaders Council (YLC).
Best Buddies has been a very special part of my life.
Hi, we’re Zoe and Lindsay, a buddy pair from Pomperaug High School…
MIAMI, FL – March 4, 2021 – Since 2013, Mack Cycle & Fitness has been a dedicated partner of Best Buddies [...]
Ongoing
Online
We are partnering with Kino Marquee to bring you The Reason I Jump movie.
March 3, 2021
Zoom
Lauren Jewett joins us on Spread the Word Inclusion Day!
Let’s celebrate inclusion all month long and beyond!
Vanessa recently became one of our newest State Ambassadors…
March 19-28, 2021
Waxahachie Civic Center
Waxahachie, TX
A 10-day family-friendly spring festival featuring live music, vendors, food trucks, and beautiful tulips.
March 2, 2021
Zoom
Join us as we celebrate inclusion & connection!
Meet Morgan Klenk, a student at Cleveland State University and Chapter President…
Hi! I’m Sophia Azim and I am currently a senior at Oak Creek High School.
2/24, 3/31 & 4/28
Zoom
Join Best Buddies Expansion for fun virtual activities!
November 4, 2021
Rochester, NY
Our annual fundraising competition and gala.
Spring 2022
Statewide
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
November 13, 2021
Indianapolis, IN
Celebrate the impact of the Best Buddies mission and the efforts of our Champion of the Year candidates.
September – November, 2021
Zoom
Join Best Buddies in Tennessee for fun virtual activities!
March 2021
Zoom
Join Best Buddies in Minnesota for fun virtual activities!
Celebrate and take action!
February 28, 2021
Zoom
Join Best Buddies in Nebraska and learn about public speaking and speech writing skills.
Nicole and Beth have been matched since September 2019…
My name is Bill Ziegler, and I have been a member of Best Buddies in Delaware for ten years…
February 25, 2021
Virtual
Discover why we walk, what to expect, AND hear from one of our local ambassadors!
MaryAnn Bickling and Jennifer Plasket have been involved in the Best Buddies program since February of 2011…
2/24, 3/31 & 4/28
Zoom
Join Best Buddies Expansion for fun virtual activities!
2/24, 3/31 & 4/28
Zoom
Join Best Buddies Expansion for fun virtual activities!
3/31 & 4/28
Zoom
Join Best Buddies Expansion for fun virtual activities!
3/31 & 4/28
Zoom
Join Best Buddies Expansion for fun virtual activities!
3/31 & 4/28
Zoom
Join Best Buddies Expansion for fun virtual activities!
2/24, 3/31 & 4/28
Zoom
Join Best Buddies Expansion for fun virtual activities!
2/24, 3/31 & 4/28
Zoom
Join Best Buddies Expansion for fun virtual activities!
3/31 & 4/28
Zoom
Join Best Buddies Expansion for fun virtual activities!
2/24, 3/31 & 4/28
Zoom
Join Best Buddies Expansion for fun virtual activities!
2/24, 3/31 & 4/28
Zoom
Join Best Buddies Expansion for fun virtual activities!
2/24, 3/31 & 4/28
Zoom
Join Best Buddies Expansion for fun virtual activities!
2/24, 3/31 & 4/28, 2021
Zoom
Join Best Buddies Expansion for fun virtual activities!
2/24, 3/31 & 4/28
Zoom
Join Best Buddies Expansion for fun virtual activities!
2/24, 3/31 & 4/28
Zoom
Join Best Buddies Expansion for fun virtual activities!
2/24, 3/31 & 4/28
Zoom
Join Best Buddies Expansion for fun virtual activities!
2/24, 3/31 & 4/28
Zoom
Join Best Buddies Expansion for fun virtual activities!
2/24, 3/31 & 4/28
Zoom
Join Best Buddies Expansion for fun virtual activities!
April 8, 2021
Zoom
Join Best Buddies in Maine for fun virtual activities!
March 9, 2021
Zoom
Join Best Buddies in Kentucky for fun virtual activities!
February 18 & 25, 2021
Zoom
Learn speech writing, public speaking, and self-advocacy skills.
Three years ago, on February 8th, to be exact, Casey and Sammy met for the first time.
Best Buddies International Founder and CEO, Anthony K. Shriver, shares how the organization is adapting their annual “Friendship Walk” in the wake of the pandemic. He also explains how Floridians can give back to the organization’s mission through a new specialty license plate featuring seven time Super Bowl Champ Tom Brady.
My name is Lizzy Bauer and I am an Intern at Best Buddies!
October 1 & October 22
Central IL & Chicago
Join us at the Champion of the Year Gala, an event benefiting Best Buddies in Illinois.
We are excited to share a question and answer with two of our Best Buddies Citizens Friends: Becky and Steph.
Bill Ziegler is the 2021 Friendship Walk Grand Marshall!
Best Buddies is a great organization, and Toni wishes more people would get involved.
Meet Erin and Rob, two new board members for Best Buddies in Delaware!
“I want to prove to everyone that you don’t have to let your disability define you if you want to do something great in life.”
November 19, 2021
Quincy Hall
Minneapolis, MN
Champion of the Year is a fundraising competition featuring prominent community leaders.
Best Buddies in Wisconsin welcomes intern Brittany Rusch!
Black History Month provides us with an opportunity to celebrate the rich history and far-reaching accomplishments of Black Americans.
April 2022
Statewide
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Thank you, New York Life, for awarding Best Buddies NH a $15,000.00 grant to help support our mission of inclusion!
I met Sandy St. Onge at our Kickoff Party for our newly launched Citizens Program.
Discovering the vast areas of life that Best Buddies touches surprised me…
February 2, 2021
Zoom
Join us for fun Valentine’s Day cards to give to your friends, family, or a local nursing home!
March 20, 2021
Dr. Pepper Ballpark
Frisco, TX
Join us for a screening of the movie Normie.
August 2021
Zoom
Join Best Buddies in Delaware for fun virtual activities!
Best Buddies in Wisconsin welcomes intern David Annis!
May 10, 2021
Louisville, KY
A day out on the links to help fundraise for Best Buddies in Kentucky.
November 7, 2021
New York, NY
Join Best Buddies supporters at the TCS New York City Marathon.
May 21, 2021
Online
Join us for an evening of music, fun, and friendship.
May 29, 2021
Virtual Walk
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
May 29, 2021
Virtual Walk
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
March, 2021
Zoom
Join Best Buddies in Connecticut for fun virtual activities!
A South Florida bakery is doing more than just selling authentic Italian food.
Jan 28, 2021
Virtual Event
Join us to kick off our efforts to raise money for Best Buddies.
Best Buddies has launched the Citizens adult friendship program in North Carolina!
Best Buddies in Wisconsin welcomes, Christine Schulz, as Program Manager of Community Engagement!
May 29, 2021
Virtual Walk
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
May 7, 2022
Des Moines, IA
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Drawing: February 3, 2021
Virtual Event
Enter our Vacation Giveaway for a chance to win 40,000 travel points from RCI Travel.
November 13, 2021
Lake Oswego, OR
Join us for our annual fundraising competition and gala.
October 2, 2021
Boston to Hyannis Port
A once-in-a-lifetime cycling experience.
February 20, 2021
The First Tee of Greater Charlotte
North Carolina
Best Buddies pairs will have the opportunity to go through a variety of golf based activity stations led by First Tee coaches!
1st & 3rd Thursdays
Zoom
Join us weekly for a Zumba party!
Best Buddies International would like to welcome Connie Mehlman as the new Advisory Board Chair for Best Buddies in Ohio.
Nov 13 & 19, 2021
Dallas & Houston
Join us for our annual fundraising competition and gala.
Jan 28, 2021
Virtual Event
Join us to kick off our efforts to raise money for Best Buddies.
January 12 & 19, 2021
Zoom
Learn speech writing, public speaking, and self-advocacy skills.
April 17-30, 2021
Western NY
Best Buddies in WNY welcomes you to the first-ever Inclusive Art Auction!
February 27, 2021
Virtual Event
Join us for an evening of music, fun, and friendship.
February 11, 2021
Virtual
New Hampshire
Spark Offices in Manchester is hosting a Virtual Wine Tasting event for Best Buddies New Hampshire!
Nov 25, 2021
Plano, TX
Celebrate Thanksgiving morning at the annual Plano Turkey Trot 5K benefitting Best Buddies in Texas!
May 14, 2021
Zoom
Join us for a fun dance class!
January 5, 2021
Zoom
Wear your cozy pajamas, make some hot cocoa, and join us for a fun winter social!
10/6, 11/3 & 12/7
Zoom
Join Best Buddies in Maryland for fun virtual activities!
August 2, 2021
Mendon Golf Club
Join us on the links!
April 10, 2022
Sandy, UT
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
August 19th, 2021
Zoom
Guest speakers from Mastercard will lead a discussion on job interviewing.
January 30, 2021
Virtual Event
A leadership training day for all student leaders.
May 29, 2021
Virtual Walk
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
May 29, 2021
Virtual Walk
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
May 29, 2021
Virtual Walk
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Year-Round
Virtual Walk
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
May 29, 2021
Virtual Walk
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
May 29, 2021
Virtual Walk
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
October 30, 2021
Boston, Central MA & Rhode Island
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
May 14, 2022
Milwaukee, WI
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Year-Round
Virtual Walk
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Spring 2022
Location TBD
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
February 2021
Zoom
Join Best Buddies in Connecticut for virtual activities! Open to Best Buddies Citizens.
Watch the keynote address, featuring Best Buddies Jobs in New Mexico.
April 18, 2021
Virtual Walk
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
September 30, 2021
Virtual & In-person Options
Champion of the Year is a fundraising competition featuring prominent community leaders.
October 2021
Zoom
Join Best Buddies in Hawaii for fun virtual activities!
April 17, 2021
Zoom
A fun evening of music with a live DJ and lots of dancing!
November 20, 2021
Manchester, NH
Champion of the Year is a fundraising competition featuring prominent community leaders.
November 18, 2021
New York, NY
Party for a Purpose will celebrate the inclusion of people with IDD in New York.
October 10, 2021
Chicago, IL
Join Team Best Buddies at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
November 19, 2021
Miami, FL
A once-in-a-lifetime cycling experience.
December 21
Zoom
Let’s celebrate the holiday season together with some special festive fun!
Watch the special presentation here.
Watch the special presentation here.
Congratulations to the North Carolina 2020 Champion of the Year, Samantha Terres and her campaign manager Weslyn Hyman!!
Best Buddies International would like to thank John Evans for your leadership to continue the efforts of Best Buddies in Ohio.
NRG has awarded 5 organizations $20,000 each, including Best Buddies in NJ.
Check out this recent news story by Shelley Stridsberg about our Citizens program featured in Kare11 News!
Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady has partnered with Best Buddies to launch a new Florida specialty license plate, with proceeds benefitting Best Buddies.
Check out this video featuring Project SEARCH participants and graduates talking about their experiences in the program.
Best Buddies Philippines is taking their friendship activities up a notch with its #BBPSaturdaySeries online.
There’s no doubt that the pandemic has taken a toll on everyone — parents, kids, teachers, pregnant moms… and now that Christmas is just around the corner, we’re definitely feeling it more…
KEY BISCAYNE, FLA. (WSVN) – Volunteers pedaled for a purpose over the weekend.
Best Buddies International hosted their annual Hublot Best Buddies Challenge on Saturday to raise money for people with special abilities.
This holiday season, we continue our celebration of several exemplary participants who represent profiles of perseverance during these challenging times. Check back weekly as we highlight additional Profiles of Perseverance.
April 30, 2022
National Mall
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
I look forward to connecting with you all in these next two years.
April 30, 2022
Tempe, AZ
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Spring 2022
Location TBD
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Thank you to our amazing school chapters for their wonderful and unbelievable efforts for our (Virtual) Friendship Walk!
MIAMI, November 20, 2020 – Best Buddies International presents the 2020 Hublot Best Buddies Challenge: Miami on Saturday, November 21.
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the SHRM Foundation are bringing attention to the workplace contributions of people with autism and intellectual and developmental differences.
November 19
Zoom
Wear your favorite shirt (Best Buddies if you have it) & play Bingo with us!
The Organization’s Goal is to Raise $1 Million to Provide Coronavirus Crisis Relief to Those Most Affected by the Pandemic…
Partnership with Daymark Living brings Best Buddies Jobs to Waxahachie, Texas.
MOD Pizza, a fast-casual pizza concept with 450 locations nationwide, is joining an inclusion campaign with a pledge to provide job opportunities to those with disabilities…
Nov. 30, 2020
Broken Arrow, OK
We are partnering with the City of Broken Arrow to bring you holiday cheer!
December 10, 2020
Zoom
Join us for virtual trivia!
Leading a Best Buddies Friendship Chapter through the global pandemic? You are not alone.
Charitable organizations and non-profit groups continue to be hit especially hard during the pandemic…
December 7 & 14, 2020
Zoom
Learn speech writing, public speaking, and self-advocacy skills.
December 3, 2020
Facebook
Our Annual Evening of Opportunity supports and celebrates our Jobs program here in Massachusetts.
November 5, 2020
Zoom
Join your friends in Ohio for a fun game of virtual bingo!
Purchase a Voucher for a Friend Please fully complete the form below to assist the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles in ensuring the plate reaches the correct person once produced. Once you submit your form, your Florida license plate voucher for $35 will be processed. Please note: This plate is [...]
Purchase Your Voucher Please fully complete the form below to assist the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles in ensuring the plate reaches the correct person once produced. Once you submit your form, your Florida license plate voucher for $35 will be processed. Please note: This plate is only available for [...]
Purchase For Myself Purchase For a Friend Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady has partnered with Best Buddies to launch a new Florida specialty license plate, with proceeds benefitting Best Buddies. Best Buddies is the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 [...]
Chevron Corporation in Houston partnered with Best Buddies to host a virtual workshop series for individuals with IDD.
We are so honored to have student leaders, like Chloe!
October 3 – 27
Online
New York
Starting on October 2nd, the Best Buddies community can access KaleidoscopeME classes and activities for a free 4-week trial.
October 27
Zoom
This training will go over networking, social etiquette, and writing a personal “elevator pitch”.
Out first-ever Specialty License Plate, featuring long-time Best Buddies Global Ambassador and Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback, Tom Brady.
November 21, 2020
Facebook Live
Arizona
Join us at the Buddy Prom and celebrate inclusion in Arizona!
Leading a Best Buddies Friendship Chapter through the global pandemic? You are not alone.
October 22 & 28, 2020
Zoom
Learn speech writing, public speaking, and self-advocacy skills.
October 22
Zoom
This training will go over speech writing and best practices for presenting a speech.
October 31, 2020
Blackbird State Forest
A 5K Run or Walk in support of our local programs.
Ashley is one of 175 people in Ohio that Best Buddies has trained in our Leadership Development program…
October 19
Zoom
Come in costume and/or bring your favorite Halloween treat for a spooky celebration!
Liz Graney and Christine Askin have been involved in the Best Buddies program for over five years…
Who knew, that on July 22, 2019 two people’s lives would change for the better?
Mark and Ruben have been involved in Best Buddies for over 10 years…
Bob Schlosberg has been best buddies with Billy Cole for over 5 years…
May 2021
Zoom
Join Best Buddies in Pennsylvania for fun virtual activities!
Brian Cheyney and John Sloan have been best buddies for over 10 years…
October 16, 2020
Virtual Event
Join us for a virtual Halloween dance party!
August 25-29
Asheville, NC
A once-in-a-lifetime cycling experience.
October 22, 2021
Charlotte, NC
Champion of the Year is a philanthropic competition and gala celebrating prominent community leaders.
March 22 & 29, 2021
Virtual Event
Join us to learn the basics of public speaking and how to be a self-advocate.
We are back to school. Well … kind of!!
As part of our ongoing commitment to excellence, Best Buddies in New Mexico is looking forward to hosting surveyors from CARF.
News segment from KION 6
October 5 & 12, 2020
Zoom
Learn speech writing, public speaking, and self-advocacy skills.
Best Buddies in New Jersey recently received an award for excellence in Diversity & Inclusion by the New Jersey Business & Industry Association. The Diversity & Inclusion award is presented to organizations that are on the forefront of growing, supporting, maintaining and promoting an inclusive workforce with people of different [...]
June 14, 2021
Ironwood Golf Course
Sussex, WI
Enjoy an afternoon of golf, sun and guaranTEED fun!
A nonprofit that creates free, personalized, original songs…
September 29, 2020
Zoom
Get ready to search your house for some of your favorite items you have laying around!
October 2020
Online
Join Best Buddies in Virginia & DC for free and open to all virtual activities!
Purchase our first-ever Specialty License Plate, featuring long-time Best Buddies Global Ambassador and Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback, Tom Brady.
We held four Virtual Local Leadership Trainings across the state…
Best Buddies in Wisconsin welcomes, Jaimee Hrabik, as an Employment Consultant for the Best Buddies Jobs program!
September 15 & 22, 2020
Zoom
Learn speech writing, public speaking, and self-advocacy skills.
Sept. 12 & 19, 2020
Online
New York
Leadership training is a great way for student leaders to learn more about how to run successful chapters!
We hosted over 14 virtual events. Here are some highlights!
May 21, 2022
Minneapolis, MN
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Nov – Dec 2020
Online
Join Best Buddies in Indiana for fun virtual activities!
Every Wednesday
Online
Let’s come together to watch a movie! A Netflix subscription is a bonus, but not required.
Logan has a strong love for a few things in life…
The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is the leading walk in the country supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (also known as IDD). Join 40,000 walkers across the country to support the Best Buddies programs in your schools, workplaces and communities. You’ll be making the world more welcoming [...]
November 5, 2021
Las Vegas, NV
Champion of the Year is an annual fundraising competition featuring community leaders.
September 23, 2020
Five Ponds Golf Club
Warminster, PA
Knights of Columbus Charity Golf Outing, benefiting Special Olympics, Best Buddies, and Our Lady of Confidence.
Aug. 25 & Sept. 1, 2020
Zoom
Learn speech writing, public speaking, and self-advocacy skills.
October 12, 2020
Nashville Golf and Athletic Club
Brentwood, TN
Join us for golf and fun at the TR2 TinCup Golf Tournament!
November 12, 2021
Totowa, NJ
Mark your calendars for the Best Buddies in New Jersey Champion of the Year Gala!
“Best Buddies has made a big impact in my life because I didn’t have a lot of friends and being a part of the college chapter helps me to make new friends and allows me to be myself”…
My name is Celeste Bafundo and I have been involved with Best Buddies since December of 2018…
We had a busy month of Virtual event in the month of July!
Check out Best Buddies in Minnesota’s summer newsletter!
October 22, 2021
Portland, ME
Our annual fundraising competition and gala.
Every Thursday
Online
Gather together to enjoy fun activities and connect virtually! (Adults 18+)
Spring 2022
Las Vegas, NV
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
August 12, 2020
Lake of Isles Golf Club & Resort
North Stonington, CT
Join us for a day of golfing benefiting Best Buddies!
August 15, 2020
Online
Time To Shine is Best Buddies’ annual arts event, put on entirely by our amazing participants with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)!
November 12, 2021
Cockeysville, MD
Join us for a unique tasting event.
Giovana Izzo hasn’t seen her son, Antonio, since March. For the past four months, Antonio Izzo, 25, has lived in…
Sept 28 – Oct 2
Online
Join us as we celebrate inclusion and raise money to support Best Buddies New Mexico!
More than 4,300 Student Leaders from 35 Countries to Unite for Inclusion.
Best Buddies in Minnesota is thrilled to have opened our Citizens program in the Twin Cities in July of 2020!
October 29, 2020
Virtual Event
Join us for our annual fundraising competition and gala.
On Saturday, June 27, 2020, we held our very first virtual Ambassador Training.
November 2021
Bay Area & Los Angeles
Champion of the Year is an annual fundraising competition featuring prominent community leaders.
November 19, 2021
Atlanta, GA
Champion of the Year is an annual fundraising competition featuring a select group of prominent community leaders.
Over 50 people came to support inclusion and drive in our parade!
Check out all the ways Best Buddies in New York stayed virtually connected this past June!
Hello! My name is Holly Schnittger and I have been involved with Best Buddies Delaware for the past 12 years.
In 2010, Krista Scott became involved in the Best Buddies program…
Dec. 3, 2020
Virtual Event
Join us at the Champion of the Year Gala, an event benefiting Best Buddies in Louisiana.
The Best Buddies x Rosetta Bakery in Miami is officially open for business!
This unique partnership between a non-profit and for-profit entity will provide employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and also help fund the expansion of Best Buddies’ mission.
Here are the videos for our fall 2020 Celebration week opening and closing ceremonies.
Check out our Best Buddies New Mexico Virtual Friendship Walk from June 20, 2020.
Here are some of the ways Best Buddies has been staying connected and keeping friendships and inclusion strong!
July 16, 2021
Waukesha, WI
Join us to watch “Peanut Butter Falcon.”
As a father of three – Marlowe, age eight, Calvin and Flynn, age six – Steve Roge finds that what brings him the most joy is watching his children become kind and amazing human beings. He feels complete by having his kids in his life. Watching them grow together and [...]
Best Buddies International prides itself on a culture of inclusion, equality, empowerment, and respect.
Check out this BBNM article on page seven of the Department of Health Developmental Disabilities Support Division’s newsletter.
Working for more inclusion of the adult IDD community in all aspects of our society.
Best Buddies is excited to announce the first-ever national Best Buddies Virtual Friendship Walk on June 20, 2020.
Since 1990, the Best Buddies Leadership Conference (BBLC) has inspired thousands of individuals — with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities — to become advocates for Best Buddies and for inclusion — empowering them to transform their schools, workplaces, and communities. View these Impact Reports to see the outcomes of [...]
June 15-21, 2020
Online
June 15 through June 21, 40% of all purchases of Let’s Go Play will go to Best Buddies MARI!
June 1-19, 2020
Online
Best Buddies in Massachusetts and Rhode Island invite Best Buddies High School and College chapter members to our monthly virtual activities!
Spring 2022
Location: TBD
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Stay up-to-date with Best Buddies in Wisconsin!
June 4, 2022
Concord, NH
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
“Right now people need friends, because the outside world is scary,” she said. “Best Buddies gives that to us.”
Valley High School Best Buddies working together to send a positive message that we are all in this together.
The last thing Sherri Nolan wants for any of her special education students is for them to feel like the “other” – the outsider who doesn’t fit in at school, who is teased or in any way made to feel less “normal” than everybody else…
April 16, 2022
Location: TBD
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
How to continue your involvement with Best Buddies after you graduate.
Spring 2022
Statewide
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
May, 2020
Online
Best Buddies in Massachusetts and Rhode Island invite Best Buddies High School and College chapter members to our monthly virtual activities!
Best Buddies in Massachusetts and Rhode Island have been getting creative these past few months!
May 14, 2022
Detroit, MI
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
May 21, 2022
Hillsboro, OR
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
We spoke with Kathy Alaee who has managed e-Buddies participation for individuals from Community Living Guelph Wellington since 2003. COVID-19 has impacted communities throughout the world. And, just like we have seen in our local Best Buddies programs, people in other countries are also taking steps to make sure that [...]
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Two months quarantined at home can be a mental strain on all of us. Sasha Brodtman admittedly she loves being at home, but she does miss her best buddy, Palm Beach Central high classmate Emily Perham. Sasha has Down syndrome, and Sasha and Emily were [...]
April 2022
Columbus & Cleveland
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Redemption, online clothing store, will be donating 100% of U.S online sales to COVID-19 relief, equally distributed to Best Buddies and Meals on Wheels America.
In 1995, Nina Greene gave birth to a beautiful, curious little boy, Randy, who lives with Down syndrome. As a mother, what gives her the most joy is how similar Randy’s life and problems are relative to those his age, despite his disability.
Letters of encouragement from Best Buddies leaders.
Billboard- Rebecca Black has teamed up with Best Buddies International to release the uplifting track “Alone Together” to benefit the global non-profit, which helps create opportunities for people with intellectual and development disabilities. The touching acoustic track, written and performed by the “Friday” singer along with Best Buddies Ambassadors Brett Fleming, Christina […]
Every Tuesday
Online
Join us every Tuesday for trivia on Zoom!
On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, Rebecca Black and four Best Buddies Ambassadors — Bret, Christina, Marlana and Alphonso — came together via Zoom to co-write and perform the song Alone Together with the goal of uniting communities globally while physically apart. 100% percent of the proceeds from Alone Together will directly benefit Best Buddies’ global programs and initiatives.
Samantha Cook is a dedicated advocate and volunteer for Best Buddies, previously serving as Chapter President at Centre College in Kentucky, transitioning Young Leaders Council Chair, and current Best Buddies International Board of Directors member. Put Your Advocacy Where Your Walk Is While it may look a little bit different [...]
November 6, 2021
Franklin, TN
Join us for our annual gala. This year’s theme, the 80s!
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a tremendous negative impact on nonprofits across the country including Best Buddies. On March 27, 2020, Congress passed and President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which was a $2 trillion economic stimulus package to provide temporary relief [...]
Richard Nakai is a chapter member at the University of California, Los Angeles chapter and a current Global Ambassador representing Best Buddies International around the world. Many in Best Buddies would say that Richard is one of the kindest individuals you will ever meet and his message is an important [...]
March is Best Buddies Month and what a month it was! Best Buddies Wisconsin got to celebrate our friends with intellectual and develop-mental disabilities…
May 18-May 29, 2020
Online
Honor and recognize our participants, buddy pairs, corporate partners, and dedicated volunteers during this time of physical distancing.
April 2022
Charlotte & Raleigh
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Below is a speech about the impact of Best Buddies on a family from Indiana, presented by Zenobia Curtis. Ms. Curtis is the mother of Global Ambassador Zachary Curtis, an individual with IDD. My name is Zenobia Curtis, and I am the proud mother of Zachary Curtis who has autism. [...]
We’ve been hard at work to find creative ways to keep our participants engaged…
Fox 4 – The orders currently in place to protect us from the coronavirus can leave you feeling lonely. During those feelings of isolation, one local nonprofit is asking the question: What if you felt like that every day, regardless of the pandemic? Best Buddies hopes our time in quarantine […]
May 9, 2020
Zoom
Class of 2020, join us on Saturday, May 9th for Shine: A Night To Remember, Virtual Senior Prom featuring DJ Dancin’ Dario!
Best Buddies is committed to inclusion and bringing people together to create a more accepting world. We understand that our world is currently facing something that necessitates actions be taken which are contrary to our typical way of promoting the Best Buddies mission. We recognize that the news is changing [...]
Tips for dealing with COVID-19 and being home-bound.
April 23, 2020
Zoom
Bay Area, CA
Join us for a Best Buddies Virtual Hangout! The theme is “dress to the nines” which means wear your BEST outfit.
From the Minnesota Monthly.
From the Sun Post.
From the Twin Cities Pioneer Press.
This toolkit will help us continue spreading inclusion and friendship even when we are apart.
Every Friday
Online
A Netflix subscription is a bonus, but not required.
Every Wednesday
Online
Join us every Wednesday at 8:30 PM as Best Buddies in Connecticut come together to watch a movie! A Netflix subscription is a bonus, but not required.
Written by Francesca Balasco, Chapter President at Best Buddies Western Hills Middle School…
Here at Best Buddies in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, we’ve been hard at work to find creative ways to keep our participants engaged. Keep reading…
Today on World Autism Awareness Day, we recognize and celebrate the rights of persons with autism, with the goal of raising awareness, understanding, and inclusion for people with autism.
Rescheduled – date TBD
Fenway Park
Boston, MA
Join us for Best Buddies Night at Fenway Park! A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to Best Buddies MA & RI.
April 2020
Online
Join Best Buddies for the first-ever NATIONWIDE VIRTUAL Ambassador Training!
Best Buddies Ambassadors is a program that provides training for participants with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in areas of speech writing, public speaking, and self-advocacy. Ambassadors develop the skills to professionally share their life stories, promote Best Buddies programs, network, and most importantly, advocate. The Ambassadors program prepares people [...]
A dozen Hollywood actors urge the public to self-quarantine in order to mitigate the spread of the virus, which especially adversely impacts seniors, people with disabilities and those who are immunocompromised.
If you care for someone with a developmental disability that affects their communication skills, something like autism, how do you talk to them about the coronavirus pandemic?
The Boynton Beach water tower lit Purple to recognize March as Best Buddies Month – and as a call to action because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Featured on WRAL, this Best Buddies High School chapter integrates all participants with the community, through service events and fundraisers.
Over the past few weeks, there have been significant developments in the global, national, and local responses to the ongoing spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The following is an update on Best Buddies events and initiatives given the current COVID-19 situation.
This web post was created to provide resources and keep the Best Buddies community informed about the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and its impact.
November 20, 2021
Albuquerque, NM
Our annual fundraising competition and gala.
Dr. Liz Matheis, The Mighty — "The coronavirus (COVID-19) — the new viral strain that affects the lungs and respiratory system — has affected our society, increasing our levels of anxiety. Now that social distancing and self-quarantine are very real parts of our world right now, many children will be home [...]
Saturday, June 20, 2020 We are excited to introduce something more unique and captivating than anything we’ve ever done before: The Best Buddies Virtual Friendship Walk! Join Best Buddies Founder & CEO, Anthony Kennedy Shriver, along with participants, buddies, celebrities, athletes and more online as we virtually walk for inclusion [...]
Champion of the Year is an annual fundraising competition organized by our staff, Event Committee, and Advisory Board, featuring a select group of individuals, professionals, and community leaders. These philanthropic trailblazers compete to raise the most funds for Best Buddies and earn the ultimate title of Champion of the Year. [...]
Cancelled
Aqua Turf Club
Plantsville, CT
Please join us for an evening of music and dancing in support of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
This web post was created to provide resources and keep the Best Buddies in the Rochester community informed…
The makeshift dance floor was a courtyard surrounded by orange trees outside Mihaylo Hall at Cal State Fullerton. The event was the first meeting of the new pairs of Best Buddies, a program at CSUF and across the country that breaks down social barriers and promotes friendship by pairing students with [...]
March 26 & April 9, 2020
Virtually
Rochester, NY
Join the Best Buddies in WNY virtually on March 26 and April 9 from 6 pm-8 pm and help raise money that will go toward your friendship walk page! There will be prizes for the top fundraisers of the night!
On February 8, 2020, Best Buddies in Wisconsin hosted Project: Inclusion at Divine Savior Holy Angels High School and welcomed over 100 excited student leaders.
March 7, 2020
The Ridge Community Church
Greenfield, WI
Students of all abilities from across the state will dance the night away with their Best Buddies
Best Buddies International is excited to announce the Best Buddies Friendship Walk: South Florida on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Maurice A. Ferré Park in Downtown Miami.
Special Olympics, Best Buddies International and supporters from around the world will unite on Wednesday, March 4th for the annual Spread the Word Day.
April 30, 2022
Albuquerque, NM
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Featured on Community Newspapers, Best Buddies International create opportunities for inclusive communities for people with IDD.
March 1, 2020
Golisano Training Center
Rochester, NY
The First-Ever Festival of Inclusion, hosted by Special Olympics NY, the Golisano Foundation and Best Buddies WNY.
April 30, 2022
Louisville, KY
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
March 7, 2020
Cor Jesu Academy
St. Louis, MO
This workshop provides training for participants with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in areas of speech writing, public speaking, and self-advocacy.
March 6, 2020
Carnegie Science Center
Pittsburgh, PA
Join Best Buddies Pennsylvania for a night of food, fun, and friendship at the Carnegie Science Center!
February 29, 2020
The Venue at UCF
Orlando, FL
Best Buddies will be hosting our annual Best Buddies Friendship Ball in Central Florida! Come and celebrate friendship with us!
February 27, 2020
Swilburger
Rochester, NY
Join us for our first-ever Best Buddies Citizen Mixer.
Featured on WRAL, this Best Buddies High School chapter integrates all participants with the community, through service events and fundraisers.
The spring semester has brought a lot of events and excitement to Best Buddies in Indiana.
February 23, 2020
Double Tree Hilton
Tampa, FL
Come celebrate with all of our program participants across the Tampa Bay Area.
May 7, 2022
Tulsa, OK
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
March 7, 2020
Science Center of Iowa
Des Moines, IA
Join us for our annual Central Iowa Friendship Ball on March 7th! Enjoy food, fun and celebrate friendship as we dance the night away at the Science Center of Iowa!
February 16, 2020
Garden Club of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
Come celebrate another year of Friendship at this year’s Best Buddies Jacksonville Friendship Ball!
Best Buddies ensures that students of all abilities have access to the same opportunities for social interactions and experience.
Today we celebrate those who have filled our lives with love, light, and friendship. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, I’d like to share with you the beautiful friendship between Best Buddies participant Miracle Pelayo and Olivia Culpo, Best Buddies Global Ambassador and International Board Member. “From the moment I […]
March 6, 2020
Webster Groves High School
Webster Groves, MO
Join us for the biggest and most inclusive Birthday Party you’ve ever seen celebrating Best Buddies! Best Buddies is Celebrating 31 years of friendship & inclusion!
Liam Haskill, 17, started the Best Buddies chapter at Rock Island High School at the beginning of the school year, to pair students with disabilities up with a peer buddy.
Febuary, 8 2020
Divine Savior Holy Angels High School
Milwaukee, WI
A one-day leadership, awareness, and advocacy training for Best Buddies participants and supporters.
Date: TBD
Lausanne Collegiate School
Memphis, TN
Best Buddies Prom… it’s the day that Buddy Pairs look forward to all year long – an enormous party where every single guest gets the five-star treatment!
February 1, 2020
Bankers Life Field House
Indianapolis, IN
Invite your friends & family as we watch the Pacers take on the Knicks!
Congratulations to Chris Thornton and his campaign manager, RJ Zeph, our Champion of the Year winners for 2019!
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Best Buddies in Wisconsin is proud to partner with Bethesda College…
January 29, 2020
Blue Haven East
New York, NY
Join us as we kick-off the new year in New York City.
April 2020
Online
Join Best Buddies for the first-ever NATIONWIDE VIRTUAL Ambassador Training!
Giving individuals with IDD an equal opportunity to pursue employment will help make our communities more inclusive.
February 1, 2020
Get Fit NH
Concord, NH
Get Fit NH will host a charity event to support Best Buddies. We have a BIG goal to raise money for Best Buddies throughout 2020. This event is open to Best Buddies, Get Fit NH and the general public.
“Since being matched as buddies in October of 2016, we have been able to do so much…”
Best Buddies Ambassador, Chloe Thibault, talks on-air about her friendship to Tom Quilleon.
“My name is William White and I am a Best Buddies Ambassador from San Jose, California…”
February 8, 2020
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH
Calling All Chapter Officers and Leaders! Join us as we review best practices, share ideas, and get you energized and inspired to ignite inclusion in your school and local communities.
“…As someone that is on this spectrum, I encourage you, please stop using the r-word.”
March 27, 2020
Winnacunnet High School
Hampton, NH
Mark your calendars for our statewide Best Buddies Talent Show for our School Friendship Chapters, Citizen’s Adult Friendship Program, and Ambassadors!
May 15, 2022
Portland, ME
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
April 18, 2020
Grappone Toyota
Hampton, NH
Each participant will be matched with a Speech Coach and will learn how to use your own voice, your own story – your superpower – to inspire others to promote inclusion.
Spring 2022
Statewide
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
February 7, 14 & 21, 2020
Butler Tech
Columbus, OH
Learn speech writing, public speaking, and self-advocacy skills.
January 22 – March 19
Various Locations
Wisconsin
The BBWI Citizens Winter Event Series is open to all Citizens program participants.
January 26, 2020
Bridgestone Arena
Nashville, TN
Join us for an enormous party where every single guest gets the five-star treatment!
April 2022
Statewide
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
Spring 2022
Nashville, TN
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
June 7, 2020
Delta Dental Stadium
Manchester, NH
Join Best Buddies and the Fisher Cats at Slide Into Kindness Day.
Kelly and Emily were matched in October of 2018 and have enjoyed spending time together over the past year…
The fall semester brought a significant influx of new chapters to Best Buddies Indiana.
Western New York held its first every Holiday Gratitude Gathering at the ROC Holiday Village on December 10th.