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Mary Beth & John Lee and Katie Klimek named Chairs of the 2024 Champion of...
We are excited to announce Mary Beth & John Lee as well as Katie Klimek as our Best Buddies Champion of the Year Gala: Cleveland gala chairs. Best Buddies in Ohio’s fourth annual gala is set to...
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Best Buddies Jobs: A Model for Integrated Employment Opportunities
The disability rights movement has made significant strides over the past decades, fighting against discrimination to advance equal access and inclusion. An ongoing challenge, however, remains...
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Alex Rogers and Sharla Thomas named Chairs of the 2024 Champion of the Year...
Alex Rogers and Sharla Thomas named Chairs of the 2024 Champion of the Year Gala: Columbus We are excited to announce Alex Rogers and Sharla Thomas as Chairs of our 2024 Best Buddies Champion of the...
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2024 Friendship Walk Highlights
We are beyond grateful to all our incredible supporters who made our Friendship Walks in Los Angeles, San Diego, Fresno, San Francisco, and Sacramento such resounding successes! With a collective...
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The Melody of Friendship
Before Best Buddies, both Max and Karen felt like they didn’t quite belong to a community. While Max had his family to lean on, Karen was new to the Los Angeles area and didn’t know many people. They...
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Northeast Ohio Advisor Meet Up
Wednesday, August 7th 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: COHatch Ohio City, 2814 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113 Cost: Free Register Here Join us to connect with other Best Buddies Friendship Chapter...
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Central Ohio Ice Cream Social
Tuesday, July 30th 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: Graters Ice Cream Shop 1534 W Lane Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43221 Cost: Free Register Here Join us for an Ice Cream social with Best Buddies Members in...
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Celebrating Byron’s Legacy at Team One
Our Best Buddies Jobs participants are putting their best faces forward after completing a transformative mock interview workshop with Team One! This workshop is particularly meaningful as it honors...
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Friendship Walks Raise $180,000 for Inclusion!
Over 1,000 people from New Hampshire came together this spring to raise nearly $180,000 for inclusion! Thank you so much to everyone who registered, fundraised, donated, and attended a Friendship Walk...
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Best Buddies Friendship: Mikey and Avery
When Avery started at Upper Arlington High School, she knew there was something missing. She missed hanging out with the friends she made at Hastings Middle School where she helped start a Best...
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BBNH Fisher Cats Night!
Saturday, August 10th, 2024 6:35 PM Location: Delta Dental Stadium 1 Line Dr. Manchester, NH, 03101 Cost: $12 per person Get Tickets Join Best Buddies for an unforgettable evening at the New Hampshire...
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Celebrating Inclusivity: Best Buddies Wins Community Champions Award
We are thrilled to announce that Best Buddies has been honored with the prestigious Community Champions award presented by WQED and Giant Eagle! This accolade recognizes our unwavering commitment to...
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Seneca Valley School District hosts a Best Buddies Friendship Walk
Haine Elementary School recently hosted its inaugural Best Buddies Walk, a significant event aimed at supporting programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in...
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Best Buddies Phillies Night
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 6:40 PM Location: 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148 Cost: Ticket Prices Vary ($30-45) Purchase Tickets Join us for a fantastic evening at “Best Buddies at the...
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Best Buddies Pirates Night
Sunday, August 25, 2024 1:35 PM Location: PNC Park, 115 Federal Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, US Cost: Ticket Prices Vary ($31-102) Purchase Tickets Join us for “Best Buddies at the Ballpark” with the...
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Best Buddies CT takes HP 2024
In a remarkable demonstration of dedication, perseverance, and community spirit, Best Buddies CT participants took on the Hyannis Port 2024 Challenge on May 31st, riding over 50 miles to support their...
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Yoga in the Park
Saturday, August 3, 2024 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: Lakewood Park, 14532 Lake Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107 Cost: Free Register by Email Join us for “Yoga in the Park” with Best Buddies in Northeast Ohio!...
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Best Buddies New Hampshire Beach Day!
Sunday, July 28, 2024 10:00 AM Location: Mount Sunapee State Beach, 86 Beach Access Road, Newbury, NH, 03255 Cost: $5.00 for Adults, $2.00 for children 6-11 Register Join us at about 10 AM at Sunapee...
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Celebrating 30 years of Best Buddies in Pennsylvania
As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Best Buddies in Pennsylvania, we are reminded of the incredible journey that began in 1994 and the unwavering dedication of our volunteers, participants, and...
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Paul’s Path to Professional Growth
Paul turned to the Best Buddies Jobs program to find a competitive employment opportunity with the potential for long-term growth. He wanted to find a career that not only matched his skills and...
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