Still looking for a way to Lend a Hand and give back this holiday season? Why not learn a little more about Best Buddies International:
Best Buddies 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).
Founded in 1989 by Anthony Kennedy 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’ seven formal programs – Best Buddies Middle Schools, High Schools, Colleges, Citizens, e-Buddies, Jobs and Ambassadors – 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 $164 million USD.
As a result of their involvement with Best Buddies, people with IDD secure rewarding jobs, live on their own, become inspirational leaders, and make lifelong friendships.
Check out a full account of the exciting contributions Best Buddies makes in the everyday lives of people with IDD here: http://www.bestbuddies.org/best-buddies
And if you would like to Lend A Hand, Best Budies is always looking for volunteers! Even something as simple as becoming an online eBuddy can change the life of a youngster. Become an email pen pal and brighten someone’s day while they learn important social and communication skills. It costs nothing but can mean the world. Learn more here: http://www.ebuddies.org/
Lend A Hand this holiday season and make sure everyone is treated with Dignity & Respect. And if you have a charitable organization that you would like to spotlight, share it with us on our Facebook wall!
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