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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Your one-time or monthly donation will help us create more opportunities for enhancing the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Events
Oct. 3, 2025
Plantsville, CT
Join us for our annual fundraising competition and gala.
April 2026
Hartford & Fairfield, CT
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
News & Stories
The Friendship Ball celebrated inclusion, friendship, and unity with joy and excitement!
Cross Street Best Buddies creates friendships, inclusion, and kindness in their school!
Margo Meley, Best Buddies Global Ambassador, promotes inclusion through friendship and leadership
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