🎓 We are so proud of Belva, a BEST Kids program mentee who recently graduated from high school and is now set to pursue a degree in Criminal Justice at North Carolina Central University! With the support of her mentor, Kimmie, and the BEST Kids community, Belva has achieved academic success and set her sights on making a meaningful impact in the criminal justice field. She stands as a shining example of what determination and support can accomplish. BEST Kids Mentoring is incredibly proud of our four mentees! 🎉 We will highlight each graduate, so stay tuned to read about their accomplishments and bright futures. #BESTKidsMentoring #AcademicSuccess #CriminalJustice #BrightFuture #MentorshipMatters
BEST Kids, Inc.
Non-profit Organizations
Washington, DC 422 followers
Empowering Youth in Foster Care to Build Better Futures, One Child at a Time
About us
BEST Kids is a nonprofit mentoring organization that empowers youth in foster care to build better futures, one child at a time. Learn more & apply to become a mentor at www.bestkids.org. https://t.co/HKb4nPItYe
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http://www.bestkids.org
External link for BEST Kids, Inc.
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2001
- Specialties
- Mentoring, Foster Care, Youth Development, and Youth at-risk
Locations
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Primary
1212 4th Street SE, #201
Washington, DC 20003, US
Employees at BEST Kids, Inc.
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Todd Leibbrand
Senior Financial Analyst at US Small Business Administration
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William Laubach
Assurance Director at BDO USA, P.C.
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Rebecca Rose O'Connor
Project Manager at U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Strategic Planning and Performance Improvement
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Carl Scott
Male Psychotherapist, Author, Public Speaker
Updates
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We are thrilled to celebrate Keyvonte, a BEST Kids mentee and dedicated member of our Youth Leadership Council, who has transformed his life after a brief period of incarceration. Through remarkable resilience, hard work, and the unwavering support of his BEST Kids community, Keyvonte turned his challenges into triumphs and graduated from high school. His journey from incarceration to academic success is a powerful testament to his strength and the impact of positive support. BEST Kids Mentoring is incredibly proud of our four mentees! We will be highlighting each graduate, so stay tuned to read about their accomplishments and the bright futures ahead. #BESTKidsMentoring #YouthLeadership #GraduationSuccess #Resilience #BrightFuture
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We're thrilled to highlight Compass Pro for their amazing consulting support in boosting our marketing communications strategy! Their expertise is helping us connect with more mentors, mentees, and supporters. Thanks to Compass Pro's innovative campaigns, our brand presence is stronger than ever, and our message of mentorship and empowerment is reaching further. Your dedication and creativity are making a real difference in our community. Thank you, Compass Pro, for your invaluable contributions to BEST Kids Mentoring. Together, we're making a positive impact in the lives of many young individuals. Special shoutout to the amazing Compass Team: Gabriela Arguelo, Majy Gibboney, Rebeca Llisoi, Alli McNear, Blake Spangler, and Robert Wright! #Mentorship #CommunityImpact #ThankYou #CompassPro #BESTKidsMentoring
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The BEST Kids Newsletter is out now! Stay updated on our latest events, stories, and opportunities to get involved. Subscribe today to keep up with all that's happening! https://lnkd.in/enjg8-YW #BESTKidsMentoring #Community #Mentorship #StayInformed
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Over the past three months, Sean and Tyuis have formed an amazing bond! They've attended events, tried new activities, and explored Tyuis's hobbies together. Sean’s guidance has been invaluable, helping Tyuis discover his passions while having fun. Congrats to Sean, our Mentor of the Month, for significantly impacting Tyuis's life! #MentorOfTheMonth #BESTKidsMentoring #MentorshipMatters #YouthEmpowerment #BuildingBonds #MakingADifference #CommunitySupport
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We believe in building community here in the Greater Washington region where we live. Strengthening and connecting nonprofits are critical pieces of that work. Spur Local cares about the local nonprofit sector -- that shows up in everything we do and how we do it. Our nonprofit partner BEST Kids, Inc. shares one reason why supporting Spur Local matters. Learn more about our work and join us in impacting local nonprofits at spurlocal.org!
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Thank you, Greater Washington Community Foundation, for featuring BEST Kids Mentoring in your newsletter. We appreciate your support in spreading the word about our mission to empower youth through mentoring. Your recognition means a lot to us and aids in our efforts to make a positive impact in our community.
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Exciting News! BEST Kids Mentoring Program has been awarded a $100,000 grant from Impact100 DC! This generous grant will support our efforts to enhance the mental and behavioral health of at-risk youth in the Greater DC area. We are incredibly grateful for this opportunity to further our mission and provide the critical resources needed for the youth we serve. A huge thank you to @impact100dc for believing in us and supporting our work! Stay tuned as we continue to create lasting, positive change in our community. Together, we can make a difference! 💙 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gYbEYxhU #BESTKidsMentoring #Impact100DC #YouthMentoring #MentalHealth #CommunitySupport #Grateful #MakingADifference #Nonprofit #DCYouth
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Change a life today! Your donation to BEST Kids Mentoring can transform the future of our incredible mentees. Every contribution, big or small, makes a powerful impact. Visit https://lnkd.in/d3z9fzM to give now and be a part of something truly special. Together, we can create brighter futures! 💖 #SupportOurKids #MentorshipMatters #DonateNow
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Thrilled and honored to be named a finalist! Thank you for this incredible opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
We are so excited to announce our Grant Award Finalists for 2024! BEST Kids, Inc., DC Greens, First Generation College Bound, Playtime Project, and The MusicianShip. We are incredibly grateful to all of the nonprofits who applied this year, as well as our members who participated in Focus Area Committees, the Finance Committee, and site visits to evaluate so many strong, impact-focused organizations. We look forward to keeping our broader community in the loop as we bring another exciting grant cycle to a close at our Annual Celebration on June 18. If you would like to learn more about becoming an Impact100 DC member, don't hesitate to reach out to us at President@impact100dc.org or Membership@impact100dc.org. Read more here: https://conta.cc/3KyKkAx