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New Year’s Resolution 2012: Give the Gift of Friendship!
Carly Dickinson
Make 2012 the year you join Best Buddies Citizens and become friends with an adult with an intellectual or developmental disability...
Date: 1/12/2012
Best Buddies Connecticut Welcomes Everyone to 2012!
W. Curtis Reed
Best Buddies Connecticut is gearing up for another successful year! Let’s make 2012 about advocating for our buddies, educating people about our incredible programs, and spreading the mission of Best Buddies. We can’t wait to see what everyone can accomplish...
Date: 1/10/2012
Darien High School Wins Best Buddies Connecticut Contest
Cassandra Henderson
The Darien High School chapter of Best Buddies won 12 concert tickets by submitting an excellent video about friendship, inclusion, and how they hope to impact their community this year...
Date: 11/1/2011
Boy Scouts Learn About Best Buddies and Disability Awareness
Eleanor Powell
On October 15th, Boy Scout troops in Eastern Fairfield County learned about Best Buddies and disability awareness as part of a weekend camp to earn their “Disabilities Awareness” merit badge...
Date: 10/28/2011
Best Buddies Alumni: We Want You Back!
Caroline Dickinson
Best Buddies Connecticut seeks to reconnect with alumni. Call, e-mail or find us on Facebook today!
Date: 10/27/2011
Best Buddies Connecticut hosts “Local Leadership Training Day” at Wesleyan University
W. Curtis Reid
Student leaders, buddy ambassadors, speech coaches, and parents from around the state learned how to implement Best Buddies programs in their schools and communities...
Date: 10/3/2011
Best Buddies Connecticut hosts their 2011 Buddy Ambassadors Training
Caroline Dickinson
BBCT welcomes five new Buddy Ambassadors to promote Best Buddies mission...
Date: 10/3/2011
Best Buddies Connecticut holds their first annual “Advisor Appreciation Breakfast” at the Omni Hotel in New Haven.
Curtis Reid
On July 13, 2011, more then 70 people joined Best Buddies Connecticut as they honored outstanding advisors who have contributed so much to the organization over the last decade...
Date: 8/1/2011
Chapter Leaders Participate in 22nd Annual Best Buddies Leadership Conference
Eleanor Powell
This summer 57 Empower Rangers from Best Buddies CT joined 1,300 student leaders from around the world to learn about The Big Picture at the 22nd Annual Best Buddies Leadership Conference...
Date: 8/1/2011
From High School to Citizens
Caroline Dickinson
James Vaccaro once served as Buddy Director in high school. After he graduated, he became one of the most active Buddies in Citizens...
Date: 8/1/2011
Shelton Intermediate School named BBCT Outstanding Middle School of the Year
Casey Henderson
Due to the chapter’s tremendous performance, they have been named the BBCT Outstanding Middle School for 2010-2011...
Date: 7/6/2011
Citizen Buddy Pair Spotlight: Barb and Rose
Caroline Dickinson
Barb Canary and Rose Scalzo were matched in Best Buddies Citizens and have developed a great friendship over the past three years...
Date: 6/6/2011
Rocky Hill High School hosts another incredible Best Buddies Prom!
Curtis Reid
The Best Buddies chapter at Rocky Hill High School definitely knows how to plan a great event. On May 14th, over 200 students from across Connecticut joined Rocky Hill for the second annual Best Buddies Prom!
Date: 6/6/2011
Staples High School Hosts the 12th Annual Buddy Ball in Westport
Cassandra Henderson
The Staples High School chapter of Best Buddies hosted their annual Buddy Ball on April 2nd, 2011, bringing together students, parents, and teachers together from different areas of the state to celebrate a night of friendship...
Date: 5/4/2011
Our Participants Show Off Their Amazing Abilities at the Talent Showcase Extravaganza!
Cassandra Henderson
Best Buddies Connecticut hosts our first ever Talent Show in honor of Best Buddies Month 2011
Date: 4/5/2011
“The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me”
Carly Dickinson
New Buddy Pair Eleanor Powell and Becky Grenfell always find interesting things to do...
Date: 4/4/2011
North Branford Hosts A Friendly Fundraiser Night
Curtis Reid
On March 28th the Best Buddies chapter at North Branford High School share their enthusiasm with the community...
Date: 4/4/2011
Connecticut Chapters Spread the Word to End the Word
Eleanor Powell
Chapters around Connecticut spread awareness about the hurtful effects of the word “retard(ed)” through a multitude of events aimed at educating their peers and community...
Date: 3/1/2011
Wilbur Cross High School Shows Their Love for Friendship This Valentine’s Day
Casey Henderson
The Best Buddies chapter at Wilbur Cross High School hosted an incredible Valentine’s Day activity which allowed Chapter Members to interact during the school day and strengthen their friendships...
Date: 3/1/2011
Citizens Buddy Pairs Celebrate the Holiday Season
Carly Dickinson
The BBCT Citizens Advisory Council hosted their first ever holiday party..
Date: 2/2/2011
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