IMPACT REPORT
Amessage fromour StateDirector Ayearwith biggerimpact thaneverbefore
The2023FriendshipWalks camewithgrowth, excitement,and opportunity.Eachyear, ourteamworkstirelessly tocreatefun-filled, inspiringevents.Thisyear wasnoexception. Together,wewillcontinue tomakeanimpactacross NewYorkandmoveour missionofinclusion forward.
BestBuddiesinNewYorkheldfour FriendshipWalksin2023:Rochester, NYC,LongIsland,andAlbany Each eventcamewithuniquechallenges andsuccesses,butwhatwasaligned acrossalleventswastheincredible supportfromourdedicated volunteers,participants,donors,and partners Becauseofthis,BestBuddies inNewYorkisabletocontinue providingcrucialprogramming acrossthestate,servingevenmore peoplewithdisabilitiesinourschools, communities,andworkplaces.
6,500+ 13M+ Registeredwalkers advocatingfortheBest Buddiesmission
HOWTOGET INVOLVED
BestBuddiesinNewYorkhasnumerous programsforbothchildrenandadultswith andwithoutintellectualanddevelopmental disabilities Reachouttoourteamtolearn moreabouthowyoucangetinvolved!
PROGRAMS
SCHOOL FRIENDSHIP PROGRAM CITIZENS FRIENDSHIP PROGRAM
DETAILS
One-to-one friendshipsbetween studentswithand withoutIDD
OPPORTUNITIES
Chaptereventsandinclusive opportunitiesinElementary Schools,MiddleSchools,High Schools,andColleges
INTEGRATED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
One-to-one friendshipsbetween adults18+withand withoutIDD Jobopportunitiesfor adults18+witha primarydiagnosisof anIDD
Leadershiptrainings withstudentsand adultstobecome leadersandadvocates
