BEST BUDDIES AT UC DAVIS

Friendships that matter.

Fostering social and economic inclusion for individuals with disabilities.

Our Mission

Best Buddies at UC Davis is a chapter of the global nonprofit Best Buddies International, which promotes social and economic inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). We envision a world in which programs like Best Buddies are no longer needed because people with IDD are completely included in their communities.

Featured Events

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Buddy Info Night

October 13, 2024

During this meeting, with will go over the expectations for Buddies (community members with IDD) in the club. Join us on Saturday, October 12th at 7 PM to learn more! This event is open to current Buddies (who have already submitted an application) and those who are interested, but have not applied yet. Zoom info: https://ucdavis.zoom.us/j/9858839113

Peer Buddy Social

October 14, 2024

Join us on Zoom on Sunday, October 13th at 7 PM to learn more about Best Buddies. This event is geared toward UC Davis students who are interested in being match with a community member with IDD. Peer Buddies will get to meet one another and the officers will go over the expectations for club members. Zoom info: https://ucdavis.zoom.us/j/9858839113

Movie Social

February 24, 2025

Join us on Sunday, March 23rd from 1-3:30 PM for a movie, snacks, and socializing at True Connections (405 L Street, Davis). Please RSVP and vote for your top movie choice by clicking the link below.

Slime-Making with NAMI

March 3, 2025

Join us on Sunday, March 2nd from 1-3 PM at True Connections to learn how to make slime! We'll also have plenty of supplies for other arts and crafts. Members of UC Davis' National Alliance for Mental Illness will also be joining us and can provide resources to anyone who wants them. RSVP below.

Announcements

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How to join Best Buddies

September 26, 2024

Make a difference today and be part of this incredible journey toward a more inclusive future! Sign up by clicking the link below.

Join our Friendship Walk team!

February 20, 2025

Date: Sunday, April 26th, 2025 Time: 8:30 AM - 12 PM Location: North Natomas Regional Park Join us in walking toward a more inclusive tomorrow. Since 2009, the Best Buddies Friendship Walk has been the leading event in the country raising funds and awareness for the inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Joining our team or making a donation today is an investment in tomorrow — a world where people with IDD are fully accepted and integrated into society. Every dollar raised at the Friendship Walk goes toward local friendship, employment, and leadership development programs. These programs are life-changing, and your donation will be too! Even if you can't donate, we encourage you to join us at the walk (it's free)! All are welcome to join our walk team -- you don't have to be a UC Davis student or Best Buddies member.

Member Spotlight

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Two women stand in the center of a purple cardboard frame that says "Best Buddies" in white text. They are wearing black Friendship Walk t-shirts.  In the background is a white curtain with the Best Buddies logo in a repeating pattern.

Coming Soon... New for Spring Quarter!

Best Buddies will choose a new member or buddy pair to spotlight every month. Members may receive recognition for buddy pair hangouts, Friendship Walk participation, donations, and more.

Two women stand in the center of a purple cardboard frame that says "Best Buddies" in white text. They are wearing black Friendship Walk t-shirts.  In the background is a white curtain with the Best Buddies logo in a repeating pattern.