Best Buddies Connecticut

Best Buddies Connecticut Best Buddies is the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people with IDD.

A non-profit organization that provides meaningful opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through one-to-one friendships, supported employment, leadership development and inclusive living. For individuals within this community, Best Buddies helps them form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve public sp

eaking, self-advocacy and communications skills, and feel valued by society. Best Buddies CT supports thousands of people with and without disabilities across the state. Contact us to get more information on how you can get involved!

09/04/2026

🎬 Our Champions are stepping into the spotlight and using their voices to create a more inclusive world—one friendship, job and leadership opportunity at a time!

Now it’s your turn to play a starring role: 🌟 support your favorite Champion, make a donation and grab your tickets to Lights, Camera, Inclusion!

Together, we can create a blockbuster future where everyone belongs. 🎟️✨ Link in bio!

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and incredible 2026–2027 school year! 💙💛 We can’t wait to see all the friendships, me...
08/26/2026

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and incredible 2026–2027 school year! 💙💛 We can’t wait to see all the friendships, memories, leadership, and inclusion that this year will bring!
Here’s to a year of friendship, belonging, and making a difference together! 🌟
Happy Back to School, Connecticut! 🚌📓💙
Friendship 20262027

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and incredible 2026–2027 school year! 💙💛 We can’t wait to see all the friendships, me...
08/26/2026

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and incredible 2026–2027 school year! 💙💛

We can’t wait to see all the friendships, memories, leadership, and inclusion that this year will bring!

Here’s to a year of friendship, belonging, and making a difference together! 🌟
Happy Back to School, Connecticut! 🚌📓

Still can’t get over this weekend!! 🏎️🚕🏁it was a DREAM come true for all of our Best Buddies from around the world who j...
08/25/2026

Still can’t get over this weekend!! 🏎️🚕🏁
it was a DREAM come true for all of our Best Buddies from around the world who joined us, thanks to the The Hometown Foundation, Inc. ❤️
The 2026 Dream Ride experience was one for the books, full of friendship, laughter, and amazing cars! Couldn’t ask for anything more, ready to speed away into a new year of Best Buddies and community building! 🥳

Shoutout to all of our riders who represented Best Buddies at the Polo Grounds and a huge thank you to Hometown for having us! 🙏

08/20/2026

Lights. Camera. Inclusion! 🎬💜
Best Buddies Global Ambassador Joshua Felder is coming to Champion of the Year—and you won’t want to miss this unforgettable celebration!
Join Joshua and our community for a powerful evening honoring friendship, leadership, opportunity, and inclusion for people of all abilities. ✨
🎟️ Get your tickets today and celebrate with us—link in bio!
CommunityImpact

We’re gearing up for an exciting weekend at Dream Ride 2026! 🚗💨The Hometown Foundation, Inc. invited Best Buddies Connec...
08/19/2026

We’re gearing up for an exciting weekend at Dream Ride 2026! 🚗💨
The Hometown Foundation, Inc. invited Best Buddies Connecticut participants Cate, Jim, and Nicole to the Polo Grounds to be interviewed about this incredible event with FOX61.

Tune in to FOX61 tonight at 5, 6, or 9 p.m. to catch their interview—and get ready for Dream Ride this weekend!

InclusionMatters

🎬 Lights, camera, INCLUSION! ✨Meet our incredible 2026 Best Buddies in Connecticut Champion of the Year candidates: Tayl...
08/05/2026

🎬 Lights, camera, INCLUSION! ✨
Meet our incredible 2026 Best Buddies in Connecticut Champion of the Year candidates: Taylor, Desmond, Tyler, Kate, Margo, Mary, Varian, and Wyatt! 🌟
These champions are stepping into the spotlight to celebrate friendship, leadership, and a more inclusive world. Join us in cheering them on as they take center stage on the road to our Lights, Camera, Inclusion Gala! 🎟️❤️
Ready to make an impact? Visit our website to choose a team and show your support today! Every donation helps create more opportunities for one-to-one friendships, inclusive living, leadership development, and meaningful employment. 🔗
Friendship Leadership Inclusion

07/30/2026

Happy International Day of Friendship! 💜🌎

Today we’re celebrating the friendships that make our community stronger every single day. We loved seeing our incredible Best Buddies Citizens pair, Jimmy and Rich, featured on News Channel 8 today, sharing the power of inclusion and genuine friendship.

Friendship changes lives, and these two are proof of that. 💛

Go Best Buddies!

✨ A weekend we’ll never forget. 💜🌎Team Connecticut showed up with heart, spirit, and a passion for inclusion at . From ...
07/21/2026

✨ A weekend we’ll never forget. 💜🌎

Team Connecticut showed up with heart, spirit, and a passion for inclusion at . From inspiring leadership sessions to unforgettable friendships and memories, we’re heading home with full hearts and renewed purpose.

Thank you to everyone who made this incredible experience possible. Until next year…

🌎 One Team. One World. 🤝

Leadership Friendship Inclusion

🚨 We’re Hiring – Join the Best Buddies CT Jobs Team!We’re looking for passionate individuals to join the Best Buddies Co...
07/08/2026

🚨 We’re Hiring – Join the Best Buddies CT Jobs Team!

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join the Best Buddies Connecticut Jobs team as an Employment Consultant (Job Coach)! If you have experience and a passion for helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities find and maintain meaningful employment, we’d love to hear from you.

Help support individuals in building skills, gaining confidence, and thriving in the workplace. 💼✨.

Visit the link in our bio to learn more and apply!

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74 Vine Street
New Britain, CT
06052

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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