Mentoring youth in foster care in the DC Area. Making a difference, one match at a time.
Washington, DC
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Halloween may be over, but we still have pictures to share!
It's always fun to look back on moments like these, especially when our mentees get to enjoy being kids and making memories together.
Swipe through and tell us which costume you liked best!
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Our BEST Kids Bingo Fundraiser has been canceled, but we're still bringing our community together for a great cause!
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
Only 50 baskets are available, so please contact your Mentoring Support Specialist (MSS) to register.
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Halloween fun with the BEST Kids crew!
Our Spooky Carnival Halloween Party was a blast! Our mentees showed up in costume, brought all the energy, and were ready to have fun!
Our mentees went home with bags full of candy and great memories to match!
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Our BEST Kids mentees, Matthew, Tyus, and Reagan, attended the FY26 Events DC Community Grant Award Dinner.
Thank you, @TheEventsDC , for bringing our community together and giving our mentees an evening to remember!
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BINGO for a Cause!
📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026
⏰ 2–5 PM | Doors open at 1 PM
🎟️ Admission: $20 + one nonperishable food item
⭐ Includes 5 games (1 card per game)
⭐ Additional cards: $2 each
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to get your ticket TODAY!
Listen as BEST Kids mentee Joshua Hawkins takes the stage at our 25th Anniversary Heart of the Matter Gala to share a special thank-you message!
During his speech, Joshua shared his dreams of becoming an entrepreneur and filmmaker!
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“If I could describe BEST Kids in one word, it would be opportunity.” — Yhaya Burris
Listen as a BEST Kids mentee shares his testimony at our 25th Anniversary Heart of the Matter Gala!
Thank you, Yhaya, for sharing your story and reminding us why we do what we do!
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“Mecca and I continue to be super important people in each other's lives 15 years after we were matched through BEST Kids!” — Emily
This is what makes mentorship so special.
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Our Heart of the Matter Gala was one for the books!
A special shoutout to Ja'Mon @jamon.jpegs for capturing these moments and putting together this recap.
Enjoy the extended recap of the night.
25 years of BEST Kids, and we're just getting started!
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You don’t have to have all the answers. You just have to show up. 💙
You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to be willing to be there.
👇🏾 Comment “MENTOR” and we’ll send you information on how to get started.
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We’re proud to celebrate Tyius, the 2nd recipient of the BEST Kids Future Pathways Scholarship!
We’ve had the privilege of watching Tyius grow, lead, and continue working toward his goals—and now he’s taking another big step toward his future.
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