Who We Are
Friendship Circle is a home for connection — a place where teens, young adults, and families of every ability come together as one community. With more than 80 chapters worldwide, we're one of the fastest-growing organizations of our kind, built on a simple idea: everyone deserves a circle of friends who show up for them.
Our Mission
We bring people together — individuals with special needs, their families, and dedicated volunteers — into one extended family, rooted in Jewish values and open to anyone who walks through our doors.
Every person carries something worth sharing. Through dozens of tailor-made programs, we create space for social connection, recreation, education, and Jewish life — built around the people in the room, not a one-size-fits-all model.
We believe every soul has infinite worth and something real to contribute. Our work is to build a community that celebrates that — and helps every member reach their full potential.
Our Vision
We picture a community where families of every ability feel fully seen, included, and connected — where teens and adults with special needs aren't just welcomed but woven into the life of the broader Jewish community, and where that community leads, grows, and shows up because of them.
Our Programs
From social nights to holiday celebrations to one-on-one friendship matches, we run dozens of programs throughout the year designed around the people in our community. Click below to see what's currently going on.
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Friendship starts with one small step. Come be part of a community built on showing up for each other.
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