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Our Mission
The Buddy Program empowers youth through mentoring experiences to achieve their full potential.

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Our Mission
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Our Vision
We envision a thriving community in which all members are supported and connected through meaningful relationships and experiences to achieve success. 

Our commitment
We value, celebrate, and consciously cultivate diversity as
we strive to achieve equity through the power of mentoring.

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Our Values

Our Values

Values are overarching - they’re not about a single situation but act as a guide to how the Buddy Program approaches everything.

Our Staff

Meet our staff

At the heart of the Buddy Program lies an team of compassionate and dedicated individuals, committed to making a lasting impact in our community.

Financials

Leadership and Financials

Leadership

Board of Directors

Lenny “Boogie” Weinglass,

Chairman of the Board

Katie Goldsmith, President

Mark Iola, Vice President

Roger Marolt, Treasurer
Erin Becker
Wes Cole
Michael Connolly
Jenny Elliot
Bailey Everhart
James Fosnaught
Adam Goldsmith
Amanda Hirsh
Alexandra Hughes
Jennifer Mason
Agnes Moy
Becky Murray
Dana Presutti
Erika Souki
Michael Umansky
Will Weathers
Boogie Weinglass

Leadership and Development Board

Bailey Everhart, President
Tyler Barletta
Wheeler Clancy
Lane Johnson
Tony Mendez

Olivia Nobbs
Chris Striefel
Kendall Taylor
Brenna Young

CLIENT ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY STATEMENT

 

The Buddy Program does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, political conviction, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, military status, age, sexual orientation, income level, immigration status, and disability.

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The Buddy Program actively strives to identify and eliminate discrimination by changing systems, organizational structures, policies, practices, and attitudes, so that access to programming is inclusive and power is shared equitably.

Recognitions

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Embracing community

Volunteerism is the heartbeat of strong communities. Whether it's mentoring youth, supporting local initiatives, or lending expertise to a cause close to your heart, YOU can be part of the impact.

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