Friendship Circle of Lower Manhattan
Special needs programs, teen volunteering, and inclusive community in Lower Manhattan NYC, NY
Friendship Circle in Lower Manhattan NYC creates meaningful friendships between teen volunteers and children and individuals with special needs. Through weekly visits, holiday programs, summer camps, and community events, Friendship Circle of Lower Manhattan builds a world where every person is valued and included.
What We Do in Lower Manhattan NYC
Friends at Home
Teen volunteers are paired with children with special needs for weekly visits filled with friendship, activities, and genuine connection.
Holiday Programs
Seasonal celebrations and events that bring the whole community together in an inclusive, joyful environment.
Teen Volunteering
Teens develop leadership, empathy, and life skills through meaningful volunteer experiences that change both their lives and the lives of their friends.
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About Friendship Circle
Friendship Circle is an international network of over 80 chapters in communities around the world. Every chapter shares the same mission: creating friendships for individuals with special needs while empowering teen volunteers to become leaders and changemakers.
Since its founding, Friendship Circle has engaged over 14,000 teen volunteers and served more than 7,500 individuals with special needs through programs that go far beyond traditional support services. This is about friendship. Real, genuine friendship.
Friendship Circle in New York City
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