Best Buddies Texas

02/06/2026

Do you have that planner friend… or are YOU the planner friend? 👀📋

We’re building our Friendship Walk Committee and looking for people who want to be behind the scenes helping plan, recruit, and bring the Best Buddies Friendship Walk to life!!

Committee focus areas include:
Event planning
Recruitment & retention
Sponsorship support
Mission awareness

Know someone who would love this? Tag them 👇
Want more info yourself? Drop a comment and we’ll reach out 💬

02/03/2026

This weekend, our North Texas Advisory Board gathered for a "New Year Renewal Board Retreat", hosted by Credit Union of Texas Union of Texas.

The advisory board took time to reflect on 2025 wins, talked through goals for the year ahead, and spent time with a group of people who genuinely care about bringing our mission to North Texas. This board is made up of STRONG community leaders who are engaged, invested, and committed to strengthening our mission across North Texas.

We’re also excited to welcome two new members to the board Karina Brumit and Heather Wagemann.
Thank you to each volunteer who gives their time and leadership they bring to Best Buddies in North Texas!!

01/30/2026

It was a party last night at out ATX Citizens Music Bingo at Punch Bowl Social! Thanks to everyone who came out!

01/22/2026

Last week at our annual Staff Leadership Conference our very own Deputy Director of Jobs, Cheyenne Jock, was recognized at our Staff Leadership Conference for serving Best Buddies for the past 5 years.

Join us in celebrating her commitment to Best Buddies.
5 years of her time, energy, and continuous loyalty to bringing change in Texas. Cheyenne leads a team of job coaches, trains our employer partners on inclusivity in the workplace, and continues to have innovative ways to spread that inclusion is the standard.

She continues to inspire the Texas team with her visionary mindset and compassion for others. We can lean on Cheyenne to turn to for guidance, reassurance, and her wisdom. We are incredibly grateful for her commitment to Best Buddies Texas. Our Jobs program, and our Texas staff’s strength continues to grow because of her.

What a gift to have Cheyenne for 5 Years! Hip Hip Hooray!

12/17/2025

Still smiling from our North Texas Holiday Party at Paint N’ Party 🎨❄️ The best time with the best people!

12/12/2025

12/05/2025

We had an absolute blast at the Central Texas Holiday Party. Thank you to the Trail of Lights Foundation for hosting our organization! ❄️

12/04/2025

‘Tis the season, Houston! ✨
The Houston Holiday Fashion & Beauty Show by Negris LeBrum is happening this Sunday, December 7th, and we’re honored that proceeds will directly support Best Buddies Texas

Events like these helps us to continue amplifying our mission creating friendship, jobs, and leadership opportunities for individuals with IDD in Houston communities and across Texas. 💛

We’re grateful to be part of this amazing community. Join us for holiday shopping, beauty, fashion, and giving back this season.
🎟 Get your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/houston-holiday-fashion-beauty-show-tickets-1778431499489?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawOdOY9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE1VjFyRVQ2UXVSWURzVFVic3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrJZFogRPy8NNkMsUAx_-YK57gpDgXXJH6xfHyWNtphRB3mEPKSIocy4Btmm_aem_OOX8M8FRonAZtrdUbgsmfQ

12/02/2025

Chandler and Kaeli have been through the adult friendship program since June 2025 and their friendship continues to grow stronger every day! They spend their time playing Mario Kart, attending basketball games, and always make time to sing and dance to their favorite songs together. These two have built a bond that will last their lifetimes...all thanks to incredible support from people like you.

Donate TODAY for and help Best Buddies International to continue driving the mission of and across the world. Plus, our generous friends at Jersey Mike’s are double-matching every gift 2:1, up to $1.32M! Visit www.bestbuddies.org/stateshowdown and DONATE TODAY!

11/26/2025

What a Picture Perfect way to close out our Champion of The Year Galas in Texas!!

We are proud to announce the 2025 Top Houston Champion team as Jack Krueger (Champion), Jordyn Ensell (Campaign Manager), and mission partner Kevin Harkel (not pictured)

Houston’s Gala was the perfect end to an amazing fundraising season bringing a total of $286,000.

Our deepest gratitude to everyone who has supported, shared, and championed with us throughout this fundraising season. Our mission is not possible without the support of all of you. Thank you💜