Best Buddies International
3379 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 700, Atlanta, 30326
(312) 203-9626
Best Buddies is a nonprofit that works with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). In Georgia it offers friendship programs, help finding jobs, leadership training, inclusive living, and support for families. People with and without disabilities take part together.
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What they offer 14
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Best Buddies AmbassadorsProgram
Participants learn public speaking and advocacy with training and individual speech coaching.
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Best Buddies CitizensProgram
Citizens matches adults with and without disabilities for friendship and community activities.
- Info refreshed from their website· Jun 26
Best Buddies EntrepreneursProgram
A pilot leadership program for participants with IDD who have a business or business idea and want mentorship and business training.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 14
Best Buddies JobsProgram
Helps adults with IDD find and keep jobs in their community. Each person gets an Employment Consultant who helps with resumes, applications, interviews, and support after being hired.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 14
Best Buddies Living — Atlanta MidtownProgram
An inclusive living program where people with and without IDD live in a shared, integrated setting. It aims to help people live independently and grow.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 14
E-BuddiesService
An online friendship program for people with and without IDD, ages 13 through older adults. Members are matched as friends and can join virtual events like trivia and movie nights.
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Family Support ProgramsProgram
Offers support and resources for families raising a child with IDD.
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Leadership DevelopmentProgram
Trains people with and without IDD to be leaders, public speakers, and advocates in their communities.
Events 3
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 6
Best Buddies in Georgia 2026 Pickleball Fundraiser
Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
A pickleball fundraiser at Atlanta Pickleball Center supports Best Buddies programs across Georgia.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 6
Champion of the Year Gala: Georgia
Fri, Nov 6
This annual gala celebrates a fundraising competition among community leaders supporting Best Buddies.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 6
Best Buddies Friendship Walks: Georgia
Date not announced
Community walks support friendship and inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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