Eugene Citizens
Best Buddies: Eugene Citizens is a community that aims to create friendships between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. Citizens members can be matched in a one-to-one friendship pair and attend monthly meetings to make new friends. Buddy Matches are encouraged to socialize at chapter meetings and out in the community. Bring your questions, meet others who care about inclusion and find out how you can get involved with Best Buddies. Registration required.
Best Buddies: Eugene Citizens chapter meetings will take place in the Kalapuya Community Room.
Registration opens Monday, March 2 at 8:30 a.m.
| Date | Time | Activity | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed., April 15 | 6 to 7:30 p.m. | TBD | REGISTER |
| Wed., May 13 | 6 to 7:30 p.m. | TBD | REGISTER |
| Wed., June 10 | 6 to 7:30 p.m. | TBD | REGISTER |
About Best Buddies
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, inclusive living, and family support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)."
Who Best Buddies Serves
"Best Buddies serves individuals with IDD and their families. The IDD community includes, but is not limited to, people with Down syndrome, autism, Fragile X, Williams syndrome, and other undiagnosed disabilities."
Best Buddies Programs
"Best Buddies is the largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people worldwide with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower people with IDD to form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure jobs, improve communication and advocacy skills, and live independently, while also offering support for their families."
