Ohio Quarterly Newsletter - December 2025

Best Buddies in Ohio Newsletter

We officially surpassed 3,000 participants in Best Buddies programs in Ohio as of December 1st of this year. A milestone we would not have reached without the incredible support of our community. Thank you! Take a look at some happenings across our state. Please see what is coming in 2026, too!

In the Spotlight

The 2025 Impact Report is HERE

This year, Best Buddies in Ohio has achieved more than ever before. Most importantly, we have made more than 500 one-to-one friendship matches. (That is 150 more than last year.) Read the report and give yourself a pat on the back! It would not be possible without the incredible family of support we have built!

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Featured Participants

Alicia, Rory, & Katie

Alicia and Rory are one of 20 one-to-one matches at Central Crossings High School. Best Buddies in Ohio staff recently sat down with them and their teacher advisor, Katie, to learn what this means for their school.

If you would like a Best Buddies Friendship Chapter at your school email us at Ohio@BestBuddies.org.

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