Best Buddies Global Ambassador Madison Tevlin Featured in Viral World Down Syndrome Day Commercial
March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day, “a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012.”
Best Buddies in New Mexico Jobs Participant Inspires Community
Gracie Flanagan, who has worked at Dion’s Pizza since the summer of 2023 thanks to Best Buddies Jobs, was spotlighted on two local news outlets.
Best Buddies in California Highlighted for Best Buddies Month
Katelyn Quintero, the California state director, and Wesley Lam, a Best Buddies in California Ambassador, were recently interviewed to discuss the impact of Best Buddies across California in light of Best Buddies Month and the organization’s 35th anniversary.
Best Buddies Living in Georgetown Provides Life-Changing Opportunities to Residents
Rodrigo Balvanera, a master’s student at American University, found his home at the Georgetown location of Best Buddies Living.
Miami Heat Host Best Buddies Night
The Miami Heat held a Best Buddies Night for participants of Best Buddies in Florida, the state subsidiary of Best Buddies International on March 10th when they took on the Washington Wizards.
Best Buddies Living in Union Market Grants Independence to Residents
Reilly Donovan is a participant in Best Buddies Living, which provides inclusive, independent housing opportunities for people with and without IDD.
Best Buddies Young Leaders Council Trains Next Generation of Leaders
The Young Leaders Council is advancing the organization through grassroots activism — and creating the next generation of leaders in the process.
How a School Club Became an International Nonprofit Organization
Read about the beginnings of Best Buddies and how a small club started by Anthony K. Shriver would become a world-renowned nonprofit.
March 6th is Spread the Word Day
March 6th is Spread the Word Day, a day designated to showcase the impact of inclusion and inclusive language on people with disabilities.
March is Best Buddies Month!
March is Best Buddies Month, the annual celebration of Best Buddies International’s efforts to create one-to-one friendship, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This year is also the 35th anniversary of Best Buddies and the 30th anniversary of the Best Buddies Jobs Program.