Celebrating Friendship & Inclusion at Friendsgiving ???? This week, students at Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School hosted an incredible?Friendsgiving?as part of their Best Buddies program! Through shared meals and heartfelt connections, Best Buddies is fostering genuine friendships between students with and without disabilities, spreading inclusion, and showing everyone why they belong. Every act of inclusion builds a stronger, more accepting community. Let’s keep spreading the love! #BestBuddies #Friendsgiving #InclusionMatters #FriendshipGoals
Best Buddies International
非营利组织管理
Miami，FL 26,449 位关注者
Creating opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
关于我们
Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The IDD community that Best Buddies serves includes, but is not limited to, people with Down syndrome, autism, Fragile X, Williams syndrome, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, and other undiagnosed disabilities. Best Buddies is the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower the special abilities of people with IDD by helping them form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve public speaking, self-advocacy and communication skills, and feel valued by society.
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https://www.bestbuddies.org
Best Buddies International的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非营利组织管理
- 规模
- 201-500 人
- 总部
- Miami，FL
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1989
- 领域
- social inclusion、intellectual disabilities、developmental disabilities、integrated employment和leadership development
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Best Buddies International员工
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Lisa Derx
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Linda Kordek-Milton
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Kathy DiRusso (she/her) CPWIC
Passionate Includer and Director of Jobs Operations, supporting staff in 22 states & 39 locations offering supported employment for people who…
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Jessica Schwartz
Innovative Marketing Director | Elevating Brand Awareness and Visibility through Strategic Partnerships | Building Campaigns that Enhance Community…
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?? Save the Date: #GivingTuesday is Almost Here! Mark your calendars for?December 3rd, a day dedicated to making a difference! ?? Best Buddies participants from across the nation will share powerful stories of friendship and inclusion that show why your support matters. Get ready for:??? Inspiring stories of transformation??? Our 2nd Annual State Showdown competition??? An exciting match announcement to maximize your impact Let’s come together this #GivingTuesday to create a more inclusive world for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Want to start early? Donate today! Visit: https://lnkd.in/eZrHE-4e Together, we can make a BIG difference. Stay tuned! ?? #BestBuddies #InclusionMatters #GivingTuesday #StateShowdown #WhyBestBuddies
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From friendships and family to the joy of making an impact, these posts remind us of the power of gratitude and connection. #BestBuddies #Thankful
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What a day! ?? Eunie’s Buddies hosted its first local social, and it was pure joy. Like finding a village that gets it, while your child has the time of his life!? ? We brought families together in a safe, inclusive space where children with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) could play, explore, and just be kids, while parents and caregivers connected ??? ? Parenting a child with IDD can feel isolating, but community makes all the difference. ?? This event was about learning more about the support offered by Eunie’s Buddies, sharing stories, building friendships, and knowing YOU ARE NOT ALONE ?? For more info: https://lnkd.in/gSNqn6QU?
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Best Buddies would like to welcome the Burgers to our inclusive family. Miami Marlins’ Jake Burger and wife Ashlyn welcome baby no. 2, daughter Penelope who was born with Down syndrome. Upon learning of Penelope’s Down syndrome diagnosis, Ashyln looked at Jake and said, “we’re having a little girl, and she’s going to have Down syndrome.” Jake starred at me as he said “okay, and?” For Jake and Ashlyn, learning of Penelope’s Down syndrome diagnosis became one of their “biggest blessings,” rather than an obstacle to overcome. “Her diagnosis is not what defines her or her life, it’s what makes her who she is, and we wouldn’t want her any other way,” said Ashlyn. Read more about the Burger family’s diagnosis journey at: https://lnkd.in/g9BbrKnQ... And for more information on Best Buddies’ Family Support program visit: https://lnkd.in/gSNqn6QU Article courtesy of PEOPLE Magazine | PEOPLE.com #EuniesBuddies #FamilySupport #Downsyndrome #DisabilityParenting
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The 26th Annual Best Buddies Gala: Miami and Champion of the Year was an unforgettable evening, making a lasting impact on Best Buddies’ mission. ? This exclusive event brought together 850 guests, including influential business leaders, political figures, sports icons, and celebrities, all gathered to support Best Buddies’ life-changing work. The night featured a cocktail reception, gourmet dinner, exciting live and silent auctions, and a memorable performance by 50 Cent. We were proud to honor Guy Fieri with the Spirit of Leadership Award. As a Best Buddies Global Ambassador since 2010, Guy has been instrumental in helping raise over $62 million for the mission, as well as empowering people with IDD through the annual "Guy Cooking with Best Buddies" event. Thanks to the generous contributions from this year’s Gala, we continue to create opportunities for friendships, jobs, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. #BestBuddiesGala
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Meet Santiago, a shining star at Mack Cycle and Fitness! ?? Since joining the team in January 2019, he has continued to make an incredible impact. Whether he's greeting customers with his trademark smile or ensuring the store stays organized, Santiago is an invaluable part of the Mack Cycle family. Mary Jane, the store owner, shares, 'Santiago’s positivity and dedication uplift everyone around him, creating a welcoming environment for our team and customers alike.' ?? We’re so proud of all you do, Santiago, and grateful for Mack Cycle’s unwavering support as a presenting sponsor of the Best Buddies Challenge: Miami! ??♀? #WorkplaceWednesday #BestBuddiesJobs #MACKcycle #InclusionWorks
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?? If you haven’t checked out the gallery from our recent Best Buddies Challenge: Miami event, head to the links below to see all the amazing photos! #BestBuddiesChallenge Miami Ride: https://lnkd.in/eiCav3hE Gala: https://lnkd.in/e_fJEuk7
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We’re in the spotlight! Thank you, WSVN-TV 7News, for featuring the incredible success of the Best Buddies Challenge ride and gala. Together, we raised $7 MILLION to champion inclusion and opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. https://lnkd.in/egUibVvW via WSVN-TV 7News
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We are thrilled to present Best Buddies Global Ambassador, Guy Fieri, with the Best Buddies, Spirit of Leadership Award, our highest accolade for?supporting our mission. For more than 15 years, Guy has served as an incredible advocate, friend, and dedicated supporter of Best Buddies and its mission to create a more inclusive world for people with IDD. #BestBuddies #SpiritofLeadershipAward?