Citizens: Buddy Network
First Thursday of every month 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM March 6th 2025 April 3rd 2025 May 1st 2025 June 5th 2025 July 3rd 2025 August 7th 2025 September 4th 2025 October 2nd 2025 November 6th 2025 December...
View ArticleHalf Hour Hero
Monthly 6:00 PM March 20, 2025 April 17th, 2025 May 15th, 2025 June 19th, 2025 July 24th, 2025 August 21, 2025 September 18th, 2025 October 16th, 2025 November 20th, 2025 December 18th, 2025 Half Hour...
View ArticleFriends Forever: Lara & Josie
Meet Lara and Josie, buddies from sixth grade to high school graduation. In middle school, everyone navigates newfound independence and responsibilities. New environments, people, and experiences are...
View ArticleBest Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port Kick-Off Party
Thursday, March 6, 2025 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: The Great American Beer Hall 142 Mystic Avenue Medford, MA 02155 The Best Buddies Challenge* staff is excited to gather with veteran and rookie...
View ArticleBoston Citizens Karaoke Night!
Saturday, February 22, 2025 8:30 PM Location: Orleans, 65 Holland Street, Somerville, MA 02144 Cost: Please plan to pay for any food and drinks Boston Citizens Karaoke Night is a chance to sing,...
View ArticleCitizens: Lunch Bunch
Third Thursday of every month 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM February 20th 2025 March 20th 2025 April 17th 2025 May 15th 2025 June 26th 2025 July 31st 2025 August 21st 2025 September 18th 2025 October 16th 2025...
View ArticleWorcester Citizens PALentines Party
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 5:30 – 7:30 PM Location: Worcester Office, 51 Union Street, Worcester MA 01608 Celebrate love, friendship, and inclusion at our PALentines Party in the Worcester office! This...
View ArticleFinding ‘Home’ Beyond Four Walls
When Alex Prautzch inquired about Best Buddies Living in Washington, D.C., he was disappointed to find out that there was a waitlist both at the Union Market and Georgetown locations. However, he did...
View ArticleRecord-Breaking Back to Best Buddies Training
Michigan’s annual “Back to Best Buddies” training set a new attendance record in January 2025, demonstrating the growing impact of the Best Buddies mission across the state. Held at the Rochester...
View ArticleMissouri’s Ethan Schroeder Named Global Ambassador for Best Buddies...
Best Buddies International proudly announces Ethan Schroeder as one of its newest Global Ambassadors. In this prestigious role, Ethan will represent the organization worldwide, advocating for...
View ArticleBuddy Ball Fun!
DeSales University recently hosted its annual Buddy Ball, an event dedicated to fostering inclusion and community connections for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across...
View ArticleMeet the International Programs & Development Department
Cary Ombres Position: Vice President, International Programs & Development Role: Expansion and Mission Advancement Email: CaryOmbres@bestbuddie.org LinkedIn: View profile Cary’s journey with Best...
View ArticleEunie’s Buddies Online Webinar ” You are not Alone”
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 6:30 PM EST Location: Webinar Cost: Free Parenting a child with disabilities comes with unique challenges, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. This webinar is...
View ArticleBest Buddies Mission Moment: UKnighted Week at Ellington High School
Ellington High School was buzzing with excitement during UKnighted Week, a special event filled with fun, friendship, and the spirit of inclusion. The week was organized by the Best Buddies chapter at...
View ArticleMargo Meley: A Shining Star in Best Buddies
Margo Meley has been a part of Best Buddies for almost ten years. Best Buddies is an organization that helps people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) build...
View ArticleBest Buddies Ohio University Creates Friendship!
Ohio University’s chapter of Best Buddies, an international organization, builds relationships and creates a fun environment for people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities....
View ArticleTD Beach To Beacon 10K
August 2, 2025 Cape Elizabeth, Maine Event Schedule: 7:50 AM: Wheelchair Division Start 8:00 AM: Pro Women Start 8:12 AM: Pro Men Start 8:12 AM: 10K Race Start 8:30 AM: Post-Race Celebration Start...
View ArticleBreaking Barriers: Meet Kate Worden
Kate Worden is 18 years old and a Senior at Deering High School, with big plans for her future after high school. Before joining Best Buddies, Kate often felt like she didn’t belong. She wasn’t part...
View ArticleBest Buddies Friendship Walks: Maine
.vc_custom_1615326473973{margin-bottom: -20px !important;} The Best Buddies Friendship Walk is the leading event in the country supporting inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental...
View ArticleOpen House – Celebrating 5 Years of Inclusion
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Best Buddies in Minnesota Office, 4570 W. 77th Street, Suite 240, Edina, MN 55435 Cost: Free This spring we are thrilled to be celebrating five...
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