Endorsal Eric Hagen Verified customer
Communications Specialist, Elmbrook Schools
Stephanie Pontis Verified customer
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, Kaleidoscope Innovation
"I reached out to Chelsea for advice on how to host a diversity awareness panel at our organization as part of our ongoing DEI efforts. She gave wonderful insight on approaching participants and questions to use in leading the discussion. She was incredibly positive and helpful. I am incredibly appreciative of her pointing us in the right direction. We are ve..." Read more
a year ago
Dr. Amanda DeSua Verified customer
School District of Waukesha
"What an amazing resource! Good Friend provides age-appropriate lessons, resources and assemblies that promote acceptance and empathy. The resources are engaging and inspirational. They help bring students together in a very meaningful way."
a year ago
Megan Due
Special Education Teacher, Waterloo Intermediate School
"It was a great curriculum and very easy to use and follow. Seems like a great tool to be able to spread to more places!! "I have seen some cool moments since I did the curriculum. It opened so many conversations and ways for my students to interact together. Way more attempts at social interactions with our neurodiverse students and a few self awareness thin..." Read more
a year ago
Sarah Russell
Speech Language Pathologist, Ben Franklin Academy (Highlands Ranch, CO)
"My entire team thought this program was fantastic. The students (6th grade) were very engaged. They participated and shared some personal information. One of our students with Autism spoke up and she was able to tell her peers a little more about who she is and how she learns. The classroom teachers were appreciative for the program in helping to explain to..." Read more
a year ago
Sarah Russell Verified customer
Ben Franklin Academy
"Our middle school students benefitted significantly from this program. They now have a better understanding of their peers and are exhibiting more compassion and increased interaction with neurodiverse students."
a year ago
Kori Sack Verified customer
Good Friend Inc.
"Good Friend Inc, hosts sib shops for siblings of children with disabilities. Our son looks forward to the first Saturday of every month to go. It's something special for him. It's a fantastic resource right in our backyard."
a year ago
Shelly Dretzka Verified customer
Owner
"Our family has been involved with Good Friend since the beginning. Their services played a key role in our son's elementary school experience as they shared the message of Awareness, Acceptance & Empathy with his peers and teachers. I am proud to be a faithful volunteer and corporate sponsor for their fundraising events so that they can continue to share t..." Read more
a year ago
Kelly O'Reilly Verified customer
SibShops
"My daughter absolutely LOVES SibShops. She so much looks forward to the monthly get together and has made some great friends with other amazing kids. She always has comments on how much fun they have together. So nice to know there is a place to go to just focus on having fun with other kids that get them. Thank you so much for providing this opportunity!"
a year ago
Matt NIes Verified customer
Pixelbox Visual Design
"In working with a number of non-profits, I get to see "under the hood" in terms of how organizations function and if they are truly making the world a better place when it comes to their mission. Good Friend Inc. hits there mission target with a passion and drive that is amazing. Their compassion for and willingness to serve the neurodivergent community is e..." Read more
a year ago
Brian Michael Verified customer
EWH Small Business Accounting
"What a fantastic organization that supports diversity, where there is strength in community and magic in inclusion. I am honored to support a tremendous group of individuals personally and professionally."
a year ago
Eric Verified customer
"The excellent Sibshops offered by Good Friend play a pivotal role, providing support for the siblings of autistic individuals. Having a safe space to share thoughts and feelings and develop friendships with peers who “get it” is invaluable. Thank you for providing this service."
a year ago
Chris K Verified customer
"I can’t say enough about this wonderful organization. Good Friend is hyper-focused on creating real change at the grassroots level, empowering autistic individuals and spreading their powerful message of inclusion, classroom by classroom, and child by child. They are making difference in the world; the kind of difference that helps us all."
a year ago
Rosanda Neira Verified customer
"I was introduced to Good Friend Inc. during its first year, and have been a strong supporter ever since. Their ability to promote a culture of inclusion through awareness, acceptance, and empathy is incomparable! Their workshops inspire students (and adults) to reach out and be a good friend. I am a forever Good Friend fan and will continue to spread their m..." Read more
2 years ago
Christina N Verified customer
"This excellent program is improving the lives of children - autistic and neurotypical alike - through engaging presentations that educate and empower. Helping kids and teens to learn how simple and rewarding it is to share classrooms, playgrounds and lives with autistic friends makes our schools and communities stronger and healthier."
2 years ago
Marianne P Verified customer
"Good Friend Inc came to my school and did a presentation on empathy, acceptance and understanding for individuals with autism. Chelsea and Denise had such a great message we all can learn from and they connected with the students."
2 years ago
"It was truly inspiring to see these passionate individuals educate students on neurodiversity as they reached multiple milestones at our schools!"
a year ago