Best Buddies Friendship Program

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:non-profit_organization
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Best_Buddies_International
gptkbp:activities gptkb:community_service
gptkb:charity
leadership training
social events
gptkbp:affiliated_with gptkb:Best_Buddies_International
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:Educational_Institution
local governments
non-profit organizations
gptkbp:events gptkb:Best_Buddies_Challenge
Best Buddies Day
Best Buddies Gala
gptkbp:founded gptkb:1989
gptkbp:founder gptkb:Anthony_Kennedy_Shriver
gptkbp:governed_by gptkb:Film_Director
gptkb:board_game
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Miami,_Florida
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Best Buddies Friendship Program
gptkbp:impact provides job opportunities
promotes inclusion
enhances social skills
reduces stigma
gptkbp:mission to create opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
gptkbp:partnerships corporations
schools
community organizations
gptkbp:reach over 50 countries
gptkbp:receives_funding_from gptkb:corporate_sponsorships
grants
donations
gptkbp:recognizes community service awards
awards for advocacy
inclusion awards
gptkbp:social_media_presence gptkb:Instagram
gptkb:Twitter_account
gptkbp:staff volunteers
full-time employees
part-time employees
gptkbp:succeeded_by community engagement
friendships formed
individuals gaining employment
gptkbp:target_audience individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
gptkbp:type friendship program
gptkbp:volunteer_opportunities students and community members
gptkbp:website bestbuddies.org