Best Buddies promotes inclusion through social events and unified sports

Best Buddies, a nationwide non-profit organization dedicated to building friendships between individuals with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities, continues its programming through community engagement and inclusive activities.

At the local level, club members participate in monthly meetings featuring crafts, food, and social events to foster inclusion. The organization also supports unified sports teams, including bocce, bowling, and track. Recently, the club's bocce team secured a state championship victory.

In Illinois, the organization has scheduled various free events for participants and volunteers through late 2026. These include appearances at farmers markets in Naperville and Chicago, visits to the Morton Arboretum, and volunteer opportunities at the Chicago Marathon Expo.