{"id":181877,"date":"2024-06-06T10:12:11","date_gmt":"2024-06-06T14:12:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/?p=181877"},"modified":"2024-06-06T10:12:11","modified_gmt":"2024-06-06T14:12:11","slug":"taco-bell-foundation-awards-75000-grant-to-best-buddies-in-arizona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/arizona\/taco-bell-foundation-awards-grant-to-best-buddies-in-arizona","title":{"rendered":"Taco Bell Foundation Awards $75,000 Grant to Best Buddies in Arizona"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;181878&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]In a significant stride towards fostering inclusivity and leadership among individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), the Taco Bell Foundation has awarded a $75,000 grant to Best Buddies in Arizona. This generous contribution highlights Taco Bell Foundation&#8217;s commitment to empowering communities and supporting impactful programs that drive positive change.<\/p>\n<p>Best Buddies is dedicated to creating opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for people with IDD. With this substantial grant, Best Buddies in Arizona will be able to expand its local programs, ensuring greater reach and deeper impact within Arizona.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Receiving this generous grant from the Taco Bell Foundation is an incredible honor and a tremendous boost for our programs,&#8221; said Lisa Cleary, State Director of Best Buddies in Arizona. &#8220;This funding will allow us to expand our initiatives, creating more opportunities for individuals with IDD to form meaningful friendships, secure employment, and develop leadership skills. 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