Creating friendships when you’re a teenager can be difficult. That’s why The Friendship Circle was formed, an organization that pairs teens with kids who have special needs. Teens gather to spend a couple hours of their day forming meaningful friendships with kids who may not have regular opportunities to socialize, have fun and feel like they are one in the gang. In addition, the parents of kids with special needs, get free time to give back to themselves, have a coffee, go shopping and indulge in a little relaxation. Check out this video and watch Norwalk, CT teens form lasting friendships that change lives.

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This video was produced by Tracy Chevrier and shot/edited by Mike Monroe. Want to watch more videos of kids doing awesome things? Check out the Kids Are Awesome YouTube channel, part of the HooplaHa Network…and don’t forget to smile.