Best Buddies Indiana is a dynamic non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

They offer several key programs:

• One-to-One Friendships: This program builds friendships between people with and without IDD, offering social mentoring and improving the quality of life and inclusion for participants.
• Integrated Employment: Best Buddies secures jobs for people with IDD, allowing them to earn an income, pay taxes, and support themselves independently.
• Leadership Development: This program educates and empowers people with and without IDD to become leaders, public speakers, and advocates.
• Inclusive Living: Provides vibrant, integrated living opportunities for people with and without IDD.

They also host various events, such as Best Buddies Night at Victory Field on August 3, 2024, and the Champion of the Year event on November 9, 2024.