Trailways to friendships
OUR MISSION
Advocating Integration and inclusion
Founded in 2019 Our mission is to provide opportunities for community inclusion to individuals of all abilities who are 18 years of age and older living on the Central Oregon Coast in the form of social events and community outings.
OUR VALUES
To provide each individual we support with respect, thoughtfulness of their needs, showing kindness, and dignity.
Always recognizing their uniqueness to be themselves
OUR OBJECTIVE
Our Objective is:
To provide more opportunities to adults of all abilities experiencing developmental and intellectual disabilities, with the focus on building friendships and better access for integration into their own community.
OUR PROGRAMS
SOCIAL EVENTS
VOLUNTEERING
One of the ways Beach Buddies helps support individuals of all abilities in our community is finding a way to be connected and give back is by giving them support in finding valuable volunteering opportunities that quite often will help them identify skills and environments they like being in and that could eventually lead to meaningful and gainful employment.
VIRTUAL HANGOUTS
We’ve partnered with our friends BEST BUDDIES OREGON and are so grateful for the FRIENDSHIPS that have been built through our virtual hangouts. The pandemic presented us all with so many challenges and we all know life is better with buddies! Everyone is unique and different in their own way and brings value to the group. Message us if you are in Oregon and would like to join us!
REQUESTING YOUR SUPPORT
Make a Difference
VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME
Change a Life
Are you looking to support Beach Buddies? We’d love to receive your help, and so will the community we provide for. Contact us to learn about donation opportunities. However you are able to help, we can assure you that it will have a major impact on the lives of many.
ONE-TIME DONATION
Support Us
Want to make a positive impact in the communities of the Central Oregon Coast? It really is as simple as making a donation. No amount of time or money is too small or too large! We appreciate all the help you can provide and guarantee that it will be put to excellent use. Contact us to learn more about what we do with the donations we receive.
“Good friends help you to find important things when you have lost them… your smile, your hope, and your courage.”
Doe Zantmata
SAY HELLO TO OUR BEACH BUDDIES TEAM
AMY FARHAT
President/CEO-Co-Founder
NADER FARHAT
Vice President & Secretary
Personable and detail-oriented, Nader is beloved by both our donors and our buddies. We are so lucky to have such a wonderful Vice President who is always playing a supporting role in our organization.
LORI HOURSTON
Treasurer
Lori has served on Hood River Little League and St. Marks Church Vestry/Board. Providing opportunities for socializing and recreation are key to her and her adult son who experiences autism and is non-verbal. She has also worked for 15 years in accounting in the field of behavioral health.
ANTI DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT AND POLICY
Equality
Beach Buddies does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities, programs or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, participants and volunteers.
