Best Buddies Minnesota, a state chapter of Best Buddies International, is dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across Minnesota. The Best Buddies Minnesota state office was founded in 2020. There are 24 Best Buddies Friendship Program chapters in elementary schools, middle schools, high schools and colleges across Minnesota, a thriving Citizens program engaging adults with and without IDD in one to one friendships in the Twin Cities, and a dynamic Ambassadors program providing public speaking and self advocacy training for individuals with and without IDD throughout the year. We serve over 700 people in Minnesota, with several more volunteers dedicated to our mission. With the social isolation brought on by the pandemic, the need for Best Buddies' mission has never been greater. Contact us today to learn how you can get involved and make an impact!