The Unique Friends Foundation
We're the place that empowers, encourages, and educates. We share it ALL here on this page.
Our vision is to start a movement to conquer the prejudices that plague the special needs community as well as start a
conversation that encourages acceptance and empowerment of these individuals on a global level.
Today's the day! It's North Texas Giving Day!
Your donation to The Unique Friends Foundation (TUFF) helps us with our mission to empower our Unique Friends to have the CONFIDENCE TO COMPETE for their place in their communities through service and employment.
Please click below to make your donation, and thank you for your support!
https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/the-unique-friends-foundation
09/11/2024
North Texas Giving Day giving has opened! Please consider making a donation to TUFF, The Unique Friends Foundation.
Funds will help us with:
- Technology needs for the resource website
- Administrative assistance
- Updating and expanding existing programs
- Maintaining website
- And more!
Our mission is to ENCOURAGE and EMPOWER individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities to compete for their place in society through employment or volunteering. Your contributions help us reach our goals. Click the link below to make your donation now.
THANK YOU!
https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/the-unique-friends-foundation
06/22/2024
Our founder, 🦋, attended an event where this program was explained. Mental health💚 is a groqing struggle in our communities. As a parent AND advocate for someone with special needs, Andrea👩🏾 recognizes the mental health struggles our parents, guardians, and teachers endure.
🌞There were many connections made during this event and we can't wait to swww where they take us!⭐️🦋
Use the QR code to learn more about this program.
PARENTS, GUARDIANS, & TEACHERS OF IDD CAN SUFFER FROM MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES.
DO YOU AGREE?
03/20/2024
Looking for activities to do with your children with special needs? Here’s a comprehensive guide from Collin County Moms.
Activities for Kids with Differences and Disabilities in the Collin County Area For Collin county parents and caregivers raising kids with differences and disabilities, here is your comprehensive guide to local resources.
11/26/2023
Do you have an old sleeping bags to donate? This holiday we are working with an organization that supports the unhoused. In addition to these sleeping bags, our Unique Friends will be putting together toiletry bags. We'd appreciate your assistance so please DM us and we'll make arrangements to get your sleeping bags.
Here is out Amazon List to make donations to the toiletry bags:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3URVDARUQYFNP?ref_=wl_share
Ship to:
906 W. McDermott Dr
St. 116-171
Allen, TX 75013
10/11/2023
Advocating for your children isn't a question... it has to be done.
It's so easy to fall betweenthe cracks of the system and whenot happens you have to notice RIGHT AWAY.
1️⃣ Stay vigilent!
2️⃣ Keep your eyes open for incompetence
3️⃣ Be organized & keep records
09/05/2023
Our mission is to EMPOWER people with special needs, ENCOURAGE the community to be advocated, AND EDUCATE employers on hiring practices. This morning I shared our vision with the Allen Fairview Chamber
10/14/2022
Differently beautiful. Differently ABLE!💙
Visit the page for the link and more information about how to volunteer and other ways you can get involved in our mission.
10/12/2022
It's the ability that matters. Uniquely Qualified is a T.U.F.F. program to help with Understanding Soft Skills of Employment from the beginning to the end and beyond! 💙
Visit the page for the link and more information about how to volunteer and other ways you can get involved in our mission.
09/27/2022
We're here at the Allen Fairview Chamber Members Group COFFEE & CONVERSATION Networking meeting!!
A special THANK YOU to all of those who supported us for North Texas Giving Day!!!
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Allen, TX
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |