social opportunities

Best Buddies needs Franklin County volunteers

Posted on by FCBDD Communications
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Best Buddies Citizens in Franklin County is looking for volunteers to join the program and build meaningful one-to-one friendships with adults with disabilities. By creating friendships between people with and without disabilities, Best Buddies Citizens fosters connection, community and confidence. The program is designed for adults 25 years and older who are looking for social connections and …

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Best Buddies seeking Franklin County friendship matches

Posted on by FCBDD Communications
Two women smiling in near a flower bed with purple flowers

Best Buddies is recruiting participants to take part in a one-to-one friendship program for Franklin County adults with and without developmental disabilities. Franklin County DD board members recently approved grant funding for the Best Buddies Citizens project, which aims to support at least 20 “buddy pairs” in the community. Because people with disabilities sometimes face …

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