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
November 21, 2025
Greenville, SC
Join us for our annual fundraising competition and gala.
Spring 2026
Greenville, SC
Join us as we walk in support of Best Buddies’ mission of inclusion.
News & Stories
Katie’s Smith’s Journey to Finding her Place and Purpose with The Shepherd Hotel’s Restaurant
For people with disabilities, work can provide income, access to independent living, and a significant source of meaning and purpose. But finding a place where you can work, live, and thrive is not easy.
Tiger Town Broadens its Community with New Residential Resource for Adults with and Without Disabilities
Tina raised over $142,000 for Best Buddies in South Carolina!
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