We've Got Friends
What We Do
We've Got Friends is a program that creates inclusive social spaces for teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to form meaningful connections with their peers. We host hangouts and special events where teens can make friends, share their unique talents and abilities, strengthen their sense of belonging, and gain self-confidence along the way. Our programming is free to participants and their families; we believe friendship should be accessible to all, regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, or economic status.
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Annual Golf Event
Our 5th annual Golf Outing was held on Monday, July 15, 2024 at Glen Ridge County Club, Glen Ridge, NJ. Our event helps raise money to help teens with special needs develop friend groups of their own. The event included golf, lunch, silent auction, and entertainment. Click here to read more about it.
We’ve Got Friends Press
September 5, 2024
My Son Is Disabled, But Kids Like Him Can Still Make Friends
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October 14, 2021
Boston College Alumni News, Candi Carter & We've Got Friends
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August 28, 2021
We’ve Got Friends nonprofit holds fundraiser in Glen Ridge
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July 15, 2019
We've Got Friends Scenes from Golf & Dinner Event Video
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March 12, 2019
Launch of We've Got Friends Video
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