Best Buddies New Hampshire

10/10/2026

Thank you so much Kennett High School Football and Kennett Best Buddies for all you do for inclusion!!💜💜

We are so proud of our expansion in the Mount Washington Valley and incredibly grateful for this community!

In ONE WEEK we play for something BIGGER than football…

Best Buddies, the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical, and economic isolation experienced by people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), provides everything from integrated employment opportunities to family support and inclusive living programs for the more than 200 million people living with IDD worldwide.

In 2023, Dave Hausman of Big Dave’s Bagels & Deli teamed up with Kennett High School to bring Best Buddies New Hampshire to the Mount Washington Valley. Since then, the Kennett High School Chapter has welcomed nearly 100 students to the organization. Through the One-to-One Friendship Program, students with and without IDD have formed meaningful, lasting friendships. Thanks to the Leadership Development Program, students with and without IDD have learned what it takes to become leaders, public speakers, and advocates for diversity and inclusion.

This year, Kennett Football is proud to raise money for the Kennett chapter of this very worthy organization. Join us Saturday, October 17th for the first Kennett Cares Game which will feature a halftime Punt, Pass, and Kick Competition, along with even more exciting activities. Players are currently collecting pledges and will continue to do so through game day! Can’t make the game? Don’t know a player? Not to worry! Donations can be made right on our fundraising website at https://kennett-football-boosters.square.site/

As always, thank you for your continued support of Kennett Football!!

10/09/2026

Don’t wait!🎟️ Tickets to our Champion of the Year Gala are going fast, and this event sells out every year - so get your tickets now!

At the Gala, enjoy entertainment, dinner, silent and live auctions, and mission moments that will touch your heart.💜 It is a magical night to celebrate the power of inclusion, and recognize the tireless fundraising efforts of our Champions; then, we’ll find out who raised the most funds and crown them Grand Champion of the Year!👑

You don’t want to miss it! Visit https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/newhampshire/

📍Saturday, November 14th, Sheraton Nashua

10/06/2026

In just two weeks, the Ambassador Academy begins its second year with a new group of leaders! The Best Buddies Ambassador Academy meets virtually once a month to help individuals age 14 and up develop and refine their leadership skills.

We invite BBNH members with and without disabilities to sign up! Whether you are in a school program, a Citizens buddy, a volunteer, or just someone who is looking to be an advocate, you are encouraged to join! Grow in your skills, learn in community with other leaders, and make an impact in the inclusion space!

Sign up here: https://forms.bestbuddies.org/4904022

Email [email protected] with any questions!

09/30/2026

We're in search of item or experience donations to be bid on in our Silent Auction!✨ Each year, our Silent Auction features 100+ thrilling experiences, enticing event tickets, and must-have items - with all proceeds benefiting Best Buddies programs throughout NH.

Our auction is shared with our statewide email list for 5 days leading up to the Gala, so your business can receive visibility for your donation. You can also choose for your auction item donation to benefit a Champion in their campaign for the crown!💛 See below for some ideas on what you or your business can donate!

Email [email protected] for more information. THANK YOU!

AUCTION ITEM IDEAS ($100 minimum value):
💼Hotel stays or vacation experiences
🫧Spa packages
🏀Sports tickets or memorabilia
🍽 Cooking classes or dining packages
🍷Liquor, b**r, or w**e bundles
⛳Round of golf
💜Date nights
🏙 Best Of [Your Town/City] (Restaurants, coffee shops, etc.)

Fill out this form to donate!: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=7nAVIfqheUC3FcYO9u7eCMep0Pwwp4hJpqJpnem2ENVUMEtHN0pST0pQMktBMEVKTVRCNTJaTkUxTS4u

09/28/2026

The 2026 Champion season is in full swing, and our 8 Champion/Mission Partner pairs are counting down the days til the Gala! ✨

On November 14th, we'll come together to recognize the fundraising efforts from our Champions of Inclusion, and crown the highest fundraiser - the Grand Champion of the Year! 👑From now until then, nobody knows how much each of these teams have raised, all we know is they're working their hardest for that crown!!💪

We hope you'll join us at the Gala to celebrate our Champions and crown the best of the best!‼️ Tickets WILL sell out - so buy them fast and select a champion if you'd like to help them toward their win!‼️

Thank you for your support of Best Buddies NH programs!💜

https://www.bestbuddieschampion.org/newhampshire/

09/25/2026

Next Wednesday is our monthly fundraiser at the generous Red Robin restaurants! 🍔 Once again all three NH locations will be giving 20% of proceeds to Best Buddies New Hampshire programs. If you would like to join us at the Nashua location at 5:30pm, we'll be having dinner with a group from the Citizens program!

Grab a great meal and support Best Buddies! All day Wed 9/30

09/23/2026

Lots of fun at Applecrest Farm Orchards last weekend! It was the perfect day to kick off fall with a hayride, apple picking, and sunshine ☀️🍎🍂

We’d love to welcome new friends into our Citizens Adult Friendship program to join us at fun events like this! Upcoming events include a group dinner, a paint class, and more. Email [email protected] for more info!

09/21/2026

It's time to get excited for our annual Halloween Costume & Dance Party: Best Buddies Balloween!🎃👻

Members from ALL Best Buddies NH chapters are welcome - we'd love to see friends from every school chapter in the state, and Citizens members too! Put on your best costume and get ready to dance with all your new friends!

Thanks to our friends at Alvirne High School for hosting!

FRIDAY, OCT 23 at 6PM

RSVP HERE: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=7nAVIfqheUC3FcYO9u7eCMep0Pwwp4hJpqJpnem2ENVUM01NVk1SR1FHM0xYNUczTEJMQjVTMzlVMC4u

09/12/2026

Interested in the Ambassador Academy? Sign up at the link below or email [email protected] !

The Ambassador Academy, hosted virtually for the New Hampshire cohort, features one leadership development training per month from October to May, resulting in participants receiving a Certificate in Inclusive Leadership, and gaining skills they can take into their schools, workplaces, and communities.

We are hosting an Orientation Tuesday September 15th at 5:30 pm. This orientation will be recorded for anyone who cannot attend, but you are still encouraged to register so we know you are interested!

Join us! We'd love to have you!

https://forms.bestbuddies.org/4904022

09/11/2026

So thankful for another amazing year with the support of Shaheen & Gordon, PA!! Good luck Brittani and Taylor!!