Best Buddies New York

09/13/2026

09/13/2026

08/31/2026

Our Siblings program officially LAUNCHED on Friday at Color Me Mine.

Roughly a dozen families attended Friday’s launch, where children chose pottery projects and spent the afternoon building friendships with others who may share similar experiences. This program is designed to create a space where siblings can feel supported, celebrated and understood.

Looking to learn more? Reach out to [email protected] to get connected. 💜

A beloved international nonprofit with a chapter here in Rochester is expanding its programs to support siblings of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

08/10/2026

📣 We are hiring in Buffalo, NY!

👉 Passionate about spreading inclusion in your community and watching students grow to their full potential?

⭐ Apply below to join our team!

📲 Senior Transitions Manager

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=0b82e50a-f910-433b-b61f-f6d52dd6b27c&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US&jobId=938933

08/10/2026

Tonight was a beautiful reminder of why our partnership with Best Buddies has meant so much to us for the past 15 years. Every year, this event brings us so much joy—and tonight was no exception. We loved celebrating our shared commitment to inclusion, confidence, and our mission of Beauty for All alongside this incredible community.

A heartfelt thank you to Hunter McGrady for being such a wonderful host, and to Best Buddies and Mark J. Wylie for inspiring us year after year. Here’s to many more years of friendship, purpose, and celebrating what makes each of us beautiful. ✨

06/22/2026

On Thursday, the Jobs and Transitions program partnered with APAX on a work readiness skills workshop focused on soft skills in the workplace. We learned, we networked, and are ready to take on whatever gets thrown our way! 💪

06/03/2026

And just like that, Friendship Walk Season has come to a close. Thank you so much to our amazing community who showed up across New York and truly made each walk unforgettable! With your help, we raised over $300,000 that will go into sustaining and expanding our programs statewide💛💜 We couldn’t have done it without you!

06/03/2026

Our very own Pat and Tim participated in the last weekend in Hyannis Port!

Check these action shots out as they cross the finish line strong… and get their well deserved medal! 💪🚴🥇

05/27/2026

05/14/2026

Buffalo lets go!
Join us on Sunday, May 17 for the final New York Friendship Walk of the season! Let’s come together to celebrate inclusion, friendship, and community.
📍 Tonawanda Middle/High School, Buffalo, NY
🕘 Check-in: 9:00 AM
🎉 Opening Ceremonies: 9:45 AM
🚶 Walk Begins: 10:00 AM
🥳 Celebrate until 12:00 PM
We can’t wait to finish the season strong with you, your friends, and your family!