Thank you! You’re making a difference.
Message From Our State Director
Dear Friends,
All of us at Best Buddies in <State> extend our deepest appreciation to our wonderful participants, families, volunteers, donors, and corporate partners for such a successful 2024! Your support and dedication to our mission helps our programs grow, creating more inclusive communities throughout our state.
Happy Holidays to you and yours and here’s to continued growth in 2025!
In Friendship, <Name> State Director
Here’s what we’ve accomplished, Because of your support in 2024
XX Cities | XX Counties
XXX
Total Chapters xx
Middle Schools xx High Schools xx Colleges xx
Citizens Participants xx e-Buddies
X,XXX Total Participants
XX,XXX Impacted
One-to-one
Friendships
Meet Chris and Aaron
“
As soon as Aaron and I were paired up, it was like we'd been friends forever. We just clicked instantly, and it was clear we were meant to be buddies. It's been an amazing journey together.”
-Chris
Integrated Employment Program
XXX Participants
XX Employed Participants
Meet Fred
Integrated Employment “
Out of all the jobs I've had in the past, this is the best one I've ever had. I'm a people's person and enjoy communicating with others. Best Buddies helped me find a job where I can be a part of a team and environment that supports each other."
-Fred
Leadership Development Program
XXX Ambassadors Participants
XXX Promoterss Participants In XX Schools
Leadership Development
Meet Melinda
“
I love BB Ambassadors, and my goal is to inspire others through telling my success story, so that I can help others be successful in other in their own lives"
-Melinda
Best Buddies Living Residence <City Name>
Best Buddies Living Residents
“
Best Buddies Living is more than just a place to live. It’s a community filled with wonderful people who have become my family."
-AnnCatherine
Family Support Program
1
Eunie’s Buddies Program
<City Name>
Eunie’s BUDDIES
Connects families who are expecting or have a young child with IDD to experienced parents of a child with IDD, encouraging a genuine relationship rooted in mentorship, resourcesharing, and guidance.
Family Support
Meet Camille
“
A program like Eunie’s Buddies can be a lifeline for parents of children with IDD, offering a space to be vulnerable and connect with another parent who truly understands and welcomes you with open arms.”
-Camille
Friendship
Best Buddies Ball
An unforgettable evening with <XXX> of our closest friends from all over the state gathered at <Venue Name> for music, dancing, and friendship!
(STW ETW) is an ongoing movement to end the hurtful and demeaning use of the word “retard(ed).” Chapters all throughout <State> held a STW ETW awareness event at their respective schools. Our Best Buddies participants raised the consciousness of their classmates about the dehumanizing effects of using the R-Word and encouraged people to pledge to stop using the word.
Nearly X,XXX participants, corporate partners and community members walked for inclusion! Raised
$XXX,XXX
In July, nearly XXX leaders from all over <State>, both with and without IDD, attended our 33rd Annual Best Buddies Leadership Conference. They participated in personalized trainings that develop the skills needed to organize and lead a Best Buddies chapter!
Raised
$XXX,XXX
Nearly X,XXX supporters came together for our annual Gala in celebration of the collective efforts of our XX Champions who raised funds and awareness to support our mission!
Heroes are ordinary people who make themselves extraordinary.” -Gerard Way
