Best Buddies

We offer One-to-One Friendship and Leadership Development programs for individuals with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in New Hampshire. We have the School Friendship Chapters in Elementary, Middle, High Schools, and Colleges, the Citizen’s Adult Friendship Program, and the Ambassadors Leadership Program.

Program Fee

There is no fee for Elementary Schools and Middle Schools. High Schools and Colleges pay an annual dues of $350 per chapter. If schools struggle with this, we can provide help in finding financial assistance.

Program Categories

Out of School Programs
College and Career
Health and Mental Health
Teaching and Classroom Supports and Resources

Eligibility Requirements

School Chapter Programs: Students at Elementary, Middle, High School, or Colleges, and for the Citizen’s Adult Friendship Program, must be 18+ and pass a background check.

Grade Levels Served

1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior

Referral Requirements

Not Applicable

Boasts & Boosts

We feel so blessed! Raising our grandsons is wonderful, but they cost an arm and a leg. It has been so helpful to receive financial aid to send them to the Club. We are so grateful.
- Club Grandparent (Boys & Girls Club of Manchester)
I can’t say enough how much I appreciate [the Boys & Girls Club of Manchester and] your program.
- Club Parent (Boys & Girls Club of Manchester)
My daughter loves it here [at the Boys & Girls Club of Manchester]. I literally wouldn’t have an income [and be able to work] if it wasn’t for you. Thank you so much for all you do!
- Club Parent (Boys & Girls Club of Manchester)

Best Buddies School Friendship Chapters