| Organization | Best Buddies Michigan |
|---|---|
| We're located in... | Southeast Michigan |
| Our mission is... | Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). |
| We serve... | All individuals with IDD |
| Our Website | bestbuddies.org |
| Our greatest accomplishment last year was... | Raising enough funds to employ two full time employees - a Job Coach who has helped over 15 people secure employment and a Director of Mission Advancement |
| You can view our most recent Form 990 at this URL... | bestbuddies.org |
| Serving on our board will be awesome for you because... | You will feel unbridled joy and fulfillment when you see the impact on someone with IDD who now has a friend or a job or ultimately a place to live independently. |
| Our ideal candidate is... | A person who has a passion for helping individuals with IDD lead a full and meaningful life. This candidate promotes and advocates for inclusion in every facet of life from daily living to employment to social enrichment. |
| Our current board size is... | 6 |
| We meet (when and where)... | Once per month via Zoom with the likelihood of some of the meetings to be held in person meetings beginning sometime in the new year. |
| The time commitment is... | Approximately 2 hours per month including meeting prep as well as whatever time can be committed to assisting with our 2 annual fundraising events. |
| Contact... | John Tolmie, Advisory Board Chair, bestbuddiesmichigan21@gmail.com |
| Posted | October 12, 2021 |
