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The Building Futures and Friends Day Program is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for adults aged 18 and older with developmental disabilities. Our philosophy is rooted in the belief that every individual deserves the opportunity to lead a fulfilling and enriched life, regardless of their abilities. We want to ensure individuals with disabilities have access, resources, and opportunities to develop the skills and knowledge they need to thrive independently. Every individual is valued and supported, diversity is celebrated, and everyone has a chance to reach their full potential and build a brighter, more equitable future.

What is the Day Program?

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At our Day Program, participants enjoy a wide variety of engaging activities each week!

These activities are:

  • Get Safe class

  • Mariner's Church

  • Volunteer Jobs in the Community

  • Art Class

  • Cooking Class

  • Yoga Class

  • Dance Class

  • Fun Fridays

  • Book Club

  • Rights & Response-Abilities Class

Our Newsletters

Volunteer Jobs

Our Team.

Our team is made up of dedicated professionals with extensive experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and a genuine love for working within the special needs community. This work is more than a profession to us—it’s a passion. We bring care, patience, and evidence-based practices into everything we do, building meaningful, trusting relationships and providing individualized support that honors each person’s unique strengths, growth, and potential.

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Nicole Fusaro

Best-Friend/Founder/CEO/ Director Of Operation/ Best-Friend

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Maria Sotelo

Best-Friend/Creative Content Specialist/Executive Assistant/ Social Hangout Coordinator

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Bailey Humes

Best-Friend

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Sidney Nolazco

Best-Friend

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Irazmi Perez

Best-Friend

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Sam Stafford

Best-Friend/Director of Programs and Services

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Elizabeth Castner

Best-Friend/Community Day Program Staff

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Mariah Alvarez

Best-Friend

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Jack Bourbeau

Best-Friend

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Kimberlee Cardoza

Best-Friend/Program Director

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Christina Zimmerman

Best-Friend

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Brad Zink

Best-Friend

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Mack Hubbard

Best-Friend

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Nancy Nolazco

Best-Friend/Community Day Program Coordinator

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Toni Alvarez

Best-Friend

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Wyatt Heise

Best-Friend

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Jeff Zahedi

Best-Friend

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Building Futures & Friends is a 501 (c)3 
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