“Chelsea loves the Zoom activities. Thank you for offering them. It has made a positive difference in her day. When she asks every morning, “What am I doing today?” I have something to tell her and something for her to look forward to. “
~ Gail Brown, parent
Our Mission
Friends in Action’s mission is to enhance the lives of people with developmental disabilities by creating inclusive social and recreational opportunities.
Our Programs
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Friday Night Social is Friends in Action’s most popular program with 60+ people participating regularly. Participants eat pizza, socialize, play games, and dance to music.
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Wildcat Friends provides adults with developmental disabilities a college experience on the UNH Campus.
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Theater Class helps participants with self-confidence, speech and communication skills all while having a great time. Participants grow right in front of our eyes while singing, dancing and reciting lines.
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Meet your friends at the movies! Twice a month Friends in Action plans a movie night at Regal Cinema or O’Neil Cinema. Grab some popcorn. It’s always a good time!
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Friends in Action participants work hard doing various tasks and jobs while socializing with friends. Echo is located in Durham, NH.
Testimonials
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Echo Thrift Shop
Echo Thrift Shop provides a great place to volunteer while socializing with Friends. Located in Durham, Echo is in easy walking distance to the UNH campus. Volunteers are given a 1-2 hour time slot to volunteer on either Monday, Tuesday or Wednesdays when Friends in Action is in charge. Donations always welcome!