Outside the United States, chapters exist in both Canada and Greece. Many volunteers are grateful for the rewards they've gotten out of being a part of Best Buddies. You feel like you're really getting to know an individual. It's more than meaningless 'what's your major' conversation. He also added that the Best Buddies program helps to break down stereotypes associated with the mentally disabled.
Stereotypes misrepresent the person.
This year, goals of Best Buddies include gaining more community support. Warren, Mori and other directors of the program have began to seek sponsorship from local Westwood merchants. Sepi's, for example, is one local business that displays the Best Buddies sticker in their window, and customers are offered discounts or special deals when on Best Buddies outings. Other merchants who have agreed to offer discounts include Baskin' Robbins and Capt'go. Best Buddies also aims this year to encourage more male volunteers to sign up.