Sammy’s Buddy Program pairs students with disabilities with their typical peers in schools throughout Colorado and Utah to create authentic learning experiences that help both special education and general education students learn and grow together. The program emphasizes empathy, leadership, social emotional regulation, and authentic understanding of diversity.
2015
47-4186488
$258.8 thousand
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
Pairs students with disabilities with their typical peers for authentic learning experiences.
Promotes kindness and inclusion through active participation and recognition.
Develops student leaders from both special education and general education students.
Impact on Students
Since 2016, we have impacted over 28,000 students in Denver and Salt Lake City metro area schools.
Program Expansion Goals
Our goals for the 2023-24 school year are 33 schools and 3500 additional students in Colorado and Utah.
Growth in Participation
The program currently runs in eight schools in Colorado and seven schools in Utah.
Pairs students with disabilities with their typical peers to foster learning and friendship.
Learn MoreEncourages students to engage in acts of kindness and promotes inclusion in classrooms.
Learn More"Inclusion can make a world of difference in the lives of everyone involved."
Abby Latham
Special Education Teacher
"The program teaches empathy, leadership, social emotional regulation, and authentic understanding of the value of diversity."
Noelle Converse, PhD
Overall Score
45
48
/100
Program Expense Ratio
81.09%
14
/20
Program Revenue Growth
0.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.01326
20
/20
Working Capital Ratio
1.098
10
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Category | Amount | Percentage |
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Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 255.7K | 100.00% |
Program Services | 0 | 0.00% |
Investment Income | 0 | 0.00% |
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
Total Revenue | 255.7K | 100.00% |
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