Best Buddies Arizona

Not sure what you want to do after high school? We got you!✨ Best Buddies Transitions is here to help you.💭➡️💼 •Try New Things •Explore career that interest YOU •Build real-life skills. •Get Support + Mentorship. Whether you’re just starting to think about your future or ready to take action,there’s a spot for you🙌🏻. Ages 14-21 | 10 week program. Ready to level up your future?👀 Connect with us to Join!

Thank you to the Scottsdale Charros and the Charro Foundation for awarding Best Buddies in Arizona a $5,000 grant in support of our Best Buddies in Arizona Friendship Program!

This funding will help us continue creating opportunities for one-to-one friendships, leadership development, and inclusive experiences for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the Scottsdale community. We are grateful for the Scottsdale Charros' continued support of inclusion!

The best friendships are forever! 💜

These two were buddies in high school and recently reconnected at a Best Buddies event. Inclusion creates friendships that last!

Want to bring friendships like this to your school? Start a Best Buddies chapter and help everyone belong.

🎉 Happy ! Today we’re celebrating Justin for 3 years of showing up, cleaning up, and leveling up at a major retailer. 🛍️👏
 
Three years of early shifts, busy weekends, and being the kind of coworker everyone wants on their team. Justin, this milestone is all yours. Thanks for your consistency, your energy, and everything you bring to the floor.
 
Here’s to three years down – and many more to go! 🚀
 
Drop a 🧡 in the comments to congratulate Justin!
 
HardWorkPaysOff

We're excited to announce a new opportunity between Best Buddies Arizona and ClipDart to provide FREE monthly haircut for all members!

A fresh haircut can do more than change your appearance, it can boost confidence, promote independence, and help you look and feel their best 💁Through this partnership, community members will have access to professional haircuts at no cost each month.

✂️Check out the link in our bio to book your haircut today!

Do you have what it takes to be the next Best Buddies Arizona Champion of the Year? 👑✨

We are looking for passionate, community-minded leaders to join our 8-week fundraising competition benefiting Best Buddies in Arizona! Champion Candidates will rally their networks, host creative fundraisers, and compete to make a lasting impact for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across our state.

Whether you’re a business leader, young professional, advocate, or community champion — this is your chance to make a difference while building connections and having fun along the way!

Send us a message or email us at [email protected] today to learn more about becoming a Champion Candidate!

Congratulations 2026 graduates! 🎉 Walking into a new chapter?

Graduation may mark the end of one chapter, but it doesn’t have to be the end of your Best Buddies journey! Whether through college chapters or the Citizens program, there are so many ways to stay involved, build friendships, and continue spreading inclusion in your community.

Once a Buddy, always a Buddy 💜✨ We can’t wait to see all the amazing things you do next!

🌟 Ready to grow as a leader, build lifelong friendships, and connect with the Best Buddies community from across the country? Join us at the 2026 Best Buddies Leadership Conference in Bloomington, IN from July 17–20! 💜

BBLC is an unforgettable experience filled with leadership development, inspiring speakers, networking opportunities, and so much more. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this amazing event!

Financial aid assistance is available to help make attendance possible.

Register today: www.bestbuddies.org/bblc/

Know any students ready to level up this summer?☀️ Best Buddies Transition is where futures begin!✨ Hands-on learning,real-world experiences and BIG goals🧡 👉🏼Tag someone & sign up today!

✨ We’re looking for passionate community leaders to join the committee for the Best Buddies in Arizona Champion of the Year Gala! ✨

This incredible event supports inclusion, friendship, leadership development, and other opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Arizona 💜

As a committee member, you’ll help create an unforgettable evening through fundraising, community outreach, sponsorship support, and event planning.

Interested in joining or learning more? Send us a message or reach out today!