Nonprofit

Best Buddies International Inc.

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About Us

Best Buddies in a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment.

Founded in 1989 by Anthony K. Shriver, Best Buddies is a vibrant, international organization that has grown from one original chapter to almost 1,500 middle school, high school, and college chapters worldwide. Best Buddies programs engage participants in each of the 50 United States, and in 50 countries around the world. Best Buddies' 8 formal programs – Best Buddies Middle Schools, High Schools, Colleges, Citizens, e-Buddies, Jobs, Ambassadors and Promoters – positively impact nearly 700,000 individuals with and without disabilities worldwide. Best Buddies volunteers annually contribute, at no cost to their communities, support services that equate to more than $155.2 million USD.

Best Buddies in a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment…

Location

  • 100 SE 2nd St., Miami, FL 33131, United States
    Suite 2200
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