This is a
great philanthropic organization founded by Anthony Paul Kennedy Shriver; Maria Shriver's brother. Eunice Shriver instilled good values in her children. It is so important as a human being to be empathetic and to serve those in need. Be selfless and take the time to do something good to help others. Your heart will thank you.
Mission
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 and leadership
development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Who We Serve
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.
Programs
Best Buddies is the world’s largest organization dedicated
to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people
with IDD. For individuals within this community, Best Buddies helps them
form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live
independently, improve public speaking, self-advocacy and communications
skills, and feel valued by society.
