“The only way to have a
friend is to be one.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpQJXMxXUUY
Inclusion, Acceptance, and Friendship
for people of all abilities.
Located in the heart of Las Vegas, NV and supporting families throughout Southern Nevada, the Friendship Circle of Las Vegas’ mission is to provide friendship and acceptance to individuals who have special needs, provide respite to their families, and to empower teenagers.
About
our organization
Friendship Circle provides a fully-inclusive and non-judgemental environment that nurtures relationships and helps to create lifelong friendships for individuals with disabilities.
Friendship Circle is founded upon the belief that within each person is a soul; and that soul is equal and worthy of boundless love. Everyone is deserving of friendship, and everyone can be a friend.
numbers
speak
25
Recreational programs that are fun and exciting!
4,000+
Hours of fun and friendship for kids
8,000+
Hours of friendship and support provided by our volunteers
About
our programs
Our programs seek to break down barriers and promote meaningful connections between neurodiverse individuals and their typically developing peers. Through structured activities and facilitated interactions, Friendship Circle strives to promote empathy, understanding, and lasting friendships, ultimately enriching the lives of all participants involved.
About
our volunteers
Volunteering for Friendship Circle is an incredibly rewarding experience that holds the power to transform lives. By dedicating your time and energy, you become an integral part of creating a more inclusive and compassionate community for individuals with special needs. Your involvement not only offers invaluable support and companionship to our participants but also promotes empathy, understanding, and personal growth, leaving a lasting positive impact on their lives and yours.
About
our Friendship Kitchen
The Friendship Kitchen in Las Vegas is a community-based initiative under the Friendship Circle of Las Vegas that brings together up to 50 volunteers—including individuals with disabilities—to prepare roughly 200 fresh, healthy meals bi-weekly for families facing food insecurity and those in need. Operating as a “beacon of light,” the program focuses on fostering inclusion while providing essential nutrition to the community.
The meals prepared are distributed to individuals facing food insecurity, including those in homeless shelters and other community programs.
Through the universal language of food we are building connections, spreading kindness, and making a lasting impact.
What's new
with Friendship Circle
Stay informed of all the exciting events lined up for the upcoming year. By staying up to date, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in a wide array of enriching experiences and activities that promise to be a lot of fun!
