One-To-One Friendships
Builds friendships between people with and without IDD, offering social mentoring while improving the quality of life and level of inclusion.
Integrated
Employment
Secures jobs for people with IDD, allowing them to earn an income, pay taxes, and support themselves.
Leadership Development
Educates and empowers people with and without IDD, to be leaders, public speakers and advocates.
Inclusive
Living
Providing a vibrant, integrated living opportunity for people with and without IDD.
“Best Buddies gives people with special abilities a chance to make friends, speak up, be heard and advocate for themselves and others within their community.”
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Events
February 2026
Statewide
Join your Best Buddies in Minnesota for fun virtual and in-person activities!
February 21, 2026
Wayzata, MN
Celebrate inclusion and extraordinary talent at “Limitless: A Best Buddies Showcase!”
April 11, 2026
Minneapolis, MN
Enjoy Morpheus live! Classic rock hits, $20 cash entry. All proceeds benefit Best Buddies.
News & Stories
Discover the mutual joy of a one-to-one friendship through Best Buddies Citizens.
Jessica Berkelman and Patrick Elmore introduce the services available at Best Buddies.
One friendship can change everything.
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