Sidekicks pairs special needs children with extraordinary high school students to build social connections, empathy, and great times.
Sidekicks × Sail to Sable
A capsule collection with a cause
We teamed up with coastal clothing brand Sail to Sable on an exclusive capsule collection that celebrates friendship, belonging, and community. Best of all, 30% of all proceeds benefit Sidekicks.
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Want to set up a one-on-one event? Email us at hudson@sidekicks.org or DM us at @specialneedssidekicks.
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VOLUNTEER
I'm a high-school student who wants to volunteer
ATTEND
I'm a special-needs parent who wants my child involved
PARTNER
We're a special-needs program that wants to partner
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I'd like to donate to support the Sidekicks mission
Founder's Message
As the oldest sibling of a special-needs child, I've seen firsthand how different the world can be for kids like my brother. While my friends and I were going to birthday parties, sports games, and school dances, he was often left out, not because people didn't care, but because they didn't know how to include him.
I started Sidekicks to change that.
Sidekicks exists to give special-needs kids the same joyful social experiences that define growing up, and to give high schoolers a chance to build meaningful friendships in the process. We go beyond "volunteering" to build real connection, one outing at a time.
— Hudson Fornes, Founder
Our Partners
Sail to Sable
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Your donation helps us create more meaningful connections between special-needs children and high school students.