Our Mission & Impact
Our Mission
Every child deserves to belong. But the numbers show how far we have to go:
~1 in 6
children in the US is neurodivergent (ND) — about 10–12 million kids (CDC)
1 in 19
eight-year-olds in California has been identified with autism — the highest rate of any community tracked in the US (CDC)
47.3%
of children with special needs have difficulty making or keeping friends, vs 14.3% of neurotypical children (HRSA)
44.4%
of teens with developmental disabilities were bullied in the past year (UNESCO)
These aren't just numbers. They're the reason BuddyBridge exists — and why every buddy matters.
Our Impact
Community, every other Friday
Since 2021, we've run biweekly badminton nights at Bridges Community Church, where around 10 neurodivergent kids play alongside neurotypical teen volunteers.
Partnership with FCSN
We partner with Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN) on joint events and program support.
School & community advocacy
Our 8-video series gives schools and clubs a ready-made toolkit for teaching inclusion.
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