On April 12, the Community Outreach Group joined Best Buddies at a volunteer event at Materials for the Arts.

Materials for the Arts is a nonprofit that recycles waste for use by art projects at New York City schools, other nonprofits, and community artists. The Community Outreach Group and the Best Buddies members received a tour of the warehouse and participated in an envelope book-making workshop together. Then they were put to work organizing newly arrived materials to be used in future art projects! This event was one of several that the Community Outreach Group has organized with Best Buddies.

Best Buddies is a nonprofit that advocates for the social and economic inclusion of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Handel will also be participating in the Best Buddies Friendship Walk fundraiser on May 6. You can donate to this event here.