Best Buddies & Their Mission Pillars Presented by Health & Human Services Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDT
Location
Chamber Boardroom
401 N. Flagler Dr.
West Palm B each, FL 33401
Fees/Admission
Free (Members only)
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Contact Information
Kirby Davis (561) 833-3894
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Description
Company: Best Buddies International
Speaker: Tricia Williams & Best Buddies Ambassador Hunter Huff
Topic: Best Buddies Programs, and Their Impacts
Their Mission:
Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Programs:
Best Buddies is the world's largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Their programs empower the special abilities of people with IDD by helping them form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve public speaking, self-advocacy and communication skills, and feel valued by society.
Health and Human Services
The Health and Human Services Committee meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 12:00p.m. at varying locations. Visit the Health and Human Services Committee webpage for more information here.
For more information on Sponsorship and hosting opportunities to the Health and Human Services Committee, contact Membership Services, (561) 833-3894.
Hunter Huff (below) Best Buddies Ambassador