September Featured Program - Best Buddies

JFS Best Buddies Chapter is very busy making matches for our buddies with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Now in our 3rd year, we have a deeper understanding of how important a strong, compatible match is for both our buddies and peer buddies. One of our most recent matches had an almost magical first meeting that has already resulted in a wonderful connection and is on its way to becoming a lasting friendship. Two months later, they attended a Best Buddy chapter event at Temple Emanuel where they made peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.   

This fall, the JFS Best Buddies Chapter will participate in the Simchat Torah Celebration for Disability Justice, volunteer at Ekar Farm, and host match meet-ups as we identify promising buddy matches. If you or someone you know is interested in being a peer buddy, please contact Carol Morris.