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F.R.I.E.N.D.S. provides resources for support and education for families, friends, and caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome, helping them improve their quality of life through advocacy, education, and promoting a positive understanding of Down syndrome.
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Oct 12 2025
123 Main Street
Springfield, IL
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F R I E N D S

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Programs & Services

Mentor Programme

{Mentorship programme is designed to help teens find the career path that best suits them.}

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Bone Builders

Provides strength training and balance exercises for seniors to prevent and reverse osteoporosis and improve muscle strength.

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Emergency Housing

Offers housing assistance to families in crisis to help them break the cycle of homelessness.

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Youth Mentoring

Matches at-risk youth with mentors for guidance and support.

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Foster Grandparents

Trains and places senior volunteers in schools and childcare centers to support children's development.

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About

F R I E N D S

Founded in

2009

EIN

02-0680591

IRS 501(C) Type

501(c)()

Category/Type

Advocacy & Rights

Address

PO BOX 9551 DOTHAN, AL 36304-1551 United States

Website

http://www.downsyndromefriends.org

Phone

(334)-790-8292

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F.R.I.E.N.D.S., founded in 2009 in Dothan, AL, provides resources, support, and education for families, friends, and caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome in the Wiregrass area. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for people with Down syndrome through advocacy, education, and promoting a positive understanding.

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F.R.I.E.N.D.S. provides resources for support and education for families, friends, and caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome, helping them improve their quality of life through advocacy, education, and promoting a positive understanding of Down syndrome.

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