So my big sis, Michelle (that's her smiling face to the left) works for Best Buddies of Massachusetts (BBMA). For a better explanation here is a blurb about them from the BBMA website:"Best Buddies ® is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment.
Founded in 1989 by Anthony Kennedy Shriver, Best Buddies is a vibrant, international organization that has grown from one original chapter to more than 1,400 middle school, high school, and college campuses across the country and internationally. Best Buddies programs engage participants in each of the 50 United States. We have accredited international programs on six continents with additional country programs under active development. Our six formal programs – Best Buddies Middle Schools, High Schools, Colleges, Citizens, e -Buddies® and Jobs – will positively impact more than 350,000 individuals this year. Best Buddies also is systematically implementing our 2010 initiative that will witness the organization's continued significant growth, both domestically and overseas. Best Buddies volunteers annually contr
ibute services to the community that equate to more than $70 million USD.
Even though Best Buddies has advanced tremendously in our short existence, many areas of the country and many regions of the world still lack programs to help people with intellectual disabilities become part of mainstream society. Our goal is to continue expanding nationwide and at the local community level, while more broadly engaging the global community through our programs."
(Pete and Ian hanging out as participants in the BBMA Program)
Founded in 1989 by Anthony Kennedy Shriver, Best Buddies is a vibrant, international organization that has grown from one original chapter to more than 1,400 middle school, high school, and college campuses across the country and internationally. Best Buddies programs engage participants in each of the 50 United States. We have accredited international programs on six continents with additional country programs under active development. Our six formal programs – Best Buddies Middle Schools, High Schools, Colleges, Citizens, e -Buddies® and Jobs – will positively impact more than 350,000 individuals this year. Best Buddies also is systematically implementing our 2010 initiative that will witness the organization's continued significant growth, both domestically and overseas. Best Buddies volunteers annually contr
ibute services to the community that equate to more than $70 million USD.Even though Best Buddies has advanced tremendously in our short existence, many areas of the country and many regions of the world still lack programs to help people with intellectual disabilities become part of mainstream society. Our goal is to continue expanding nationwide and at the local community level, while more broadly engaging the global community through our programs."
(Pete and Ian hanging out as participants in the BBMA Program)
As with many non-profits, times are tight in the given economy. Virgin America Airlines recognizes this and is running a great program as part of their coming to Logan International Airport in Boston. The are donating $25,000 to one Massachusetts non-profit, but, the catch is that the people decide which one by voting. So please visit http://revolutiontakesflight.com/items/Best_Buddies_Massachusetts1 and vote before the FEBRUARY 15TH DEADLINE!!!
For more info on what BBMA actually does and specifics, drop on by besttbuddies.org. Thanks for supporting the great cause, I appreciate it as does Michelle!
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