Best Buddies in Massachusetts & Rhode Island

Today is the day! Join us in donating to our 2025 401Gives campaign all day today! Powered by the Alliance for Nonprofit Impact at United Way of Rhode Island, 401Gives brings people together to make a difference for local RI nonprofits that deliver vital services to communities throughout the state. Your generosity enables us to continue spread inclusion across the state! Check out https://lnkd.in/erRCEchW today and help us continue to build our Best Buddies presence in the Rhode Island Community! #401Gives

We are officially 1 month away from our Rhode Island Friendship Walk! We cannot wait to be back at Providence College this spring to celebrate inclusion! Thank you to everyone who has registered and began fundraising to help us grow friendships across Rhode Island! To walk with friends, family members, or colleagues, head to https://lnkd.in/e7wAJjiY to get registered today! There is still time to be a sponsor for our walk! If you or your company are interested in being a 2025 walk sponsor, please reach out to KatelynLabarre@bestbuddies.org! We hope you will join us on April 27th!

Join us tonight at 6pm to hear from model, dancer, Global Ambassador and keynote speaker, Mikayla! 👏 Mikayla is this month's Half Hour Hero and she has been inspiring others all her life! We are so excited to sit down with her and hear her story as a trailblazing woman with many hats!

Thank you to The Rhode Show for having us on to talk about the Best Buddies programs that we have to offer throughout Rhode Island! Sending a special shoutout to Emily S., our Rhode Island Ambassador, for sharing about her experiences with Best Buddies! Head to https://lnkd.in/eBZQ5m3s to check out the interview and hear about the upcoming events and programs being offered in RI!

Are you interested in getting involved with Best Buddies in 2025? A great way to start is by joining us at our Friendship Walks! We are looking for community members and companies who are interested in sponsoring, making in-kind donations, or creating walk teams at our MA & RI Friendship Walks! To get registered for any of our three walks, head to https://lnkd.in/dzrk6Z4! Please reach out to KatelynLabarre@bestbuddies.org if you or your company are looking to get more involved with Best Buddies this walk season!

💙 Celebrating Best Buddies Family Support & the Power of Connection 💙 I truly believe that one of the best resources we have as parents—especially when navigating developmental disabilities—is each other. Sharing our experiences, insights, and support makes all the difference, and organizations like Best Buddies Family Support Program embody this spirit of connection and care. A special shoutout to Kara Falcone of Best Buddies—a truly compassionate and dedicated person who goes above and beyond to support families. Her kindness, guidance, and commitment to empowering individuals with disabilities is inspiring, and I’m so grateful for the work she does! If you’re looking for a mentor or a supportive community that understands the journey, Best Buddies Family Support is an incredible resource. Together, we can uplift each other and create more opportunities for our loved ones to thrive. https://lnkd.in/gSNqn6QU Parents, what’s the best advice or support you’ve received from another parent? Let’s keep the conversation going! #BestBuddies #FamilySupport #PeopleWhoCare #DharmaDreams #CommunityMatters #Parenting #DevelopmentalDisabilities #SupportEachOther

Join us for our first Best Buddies Family Support Webinar! This webinar series is designed to help families discover the power of finding a community that truly “gets it”. Join us as we talk about strategies for building meaningful connections, accessing supportive networks, and overcoming barriers to finding your village! This first session is titled “You are not alone. Navigating Support Systems for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Disabilities”. Head to https://lnkd.in/ea7u46Yu to get registered today!

Happy National Caregivers Day! Today we would like to acknowledge and celebrate all the caregivers! We would like to share our appreciation for all that you do for our families and communities. Your dedication, compassion and hard work does not go unnoticed!

Are you interested in getting involved with Best Buddies in 2025? A great way to start is by joining us at our Friendship Walks! We are looking for community members and companies who are interested in sponsoring, making in-kind donations, or creating walk teams at our MA & RI Friendship Walks! To get registered for any of our three walks, head to https://lnkd.in/dzrk6Z4! Please reach out to KatelynLabarre@bestbuddies.org if you or your company are looking to get more involved with Best Buddies this walk season!

Please join us tonight to hear from daytime TV star, Kennedy Garcia! Kennedy is a model, actress and speaker who champions inclusion and has shattered ceilings with her impressive accomplishments. We are so proud of the representation she has brought to cable television and the work she has done to promote inclusion. We can't wait to learn more about her journey tonight! Please register using the link: https://lnkd.in/eEQpwAxm. See you there!