Each teen in PFO is partnered with a buddy from our partner non-profit. Through our fall retreat, teens receive professional training about the disability and how to interact with their buddy. They quickly learn that a child is just a child, difference and all.
Following the retreat, teens meet their buddies and begin monthly buddy events. Each buddy event is themed in the arts; music, storytelling, puppetry, photography and visual art. Buddy events are designed for all teens and buddies to participate in together.
Beyond the once a month planned buddy event exchange, teens and buddy families can opt to spend outside time together. Past buddy pairs have gone pumpkin picking, saw a show together, went roller skating, had a picnic and played at the park. These extra outings allow buddies to develop an even deeper relationship.
Planned buddy events:
October 11th, Meet Your Buddy, 2:30-4:00 pm, Veterans Park
November 8th, Music Together, 2:30-4:00 pm, Tom Sykes Recreation Center
December 5th, 2:00-3:30 pm: Performance of “How to Eat Like a Child”, Lake Forest Church
January 10th, 2:30-4:00 pm: “Photography Event”, Underground 511 E. 36th St.
February 7th, 2:30-4:00 pm: “Art Event”, Charlotte Preparatory School 212 Boyce Rd.
March 13th, 3:00: Red Carpet Event Actors Theatre of Charlotte
Do you know a non-profit that might be interested in partnering with PFO? Email playingforothers@gmail.com