
“Be a Friend, Make a Friend”
Our Mission:
To establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
What We Do:
- Match GMercyU students with members of the community who have Intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Develop friendships
- Monthly events
- Participate in fundraisers
Membership Options:
- As a Peer Buddy: matched up with one of our amazing community buddies for a one-to-one friendship
- As an Associate Member: Attends events to spend time with all of our buddies
For more information sign our list or contact:
Andrew Harbaugh
GMercyU’s Best Buddies’ President
harbaugh.a@gmercyu.edu
Madeline Swartley
GMercyU's Best Buddies Vice President
swartley.m@gmercyu.edu
Ms. Mary jo Pierantozzi
GMercyU’s Best Buddies’ Advisor
pierantozzi.m@gmercyu.edu