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! #BESTKidsDC #HeartOfTheMatter #25YearsOfImpact

“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! #BESTKidsDC

“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. bestkids.org

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! #BESTKidsDC

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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. #BESTKidsDC #BecomeAMentor

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.

🏎️💨 Our BEST Kids youth came to RACE! Competition was HIGH at K1 Speed as our mentees hit the track for go-kart racing, friendly competition, and plenty of laughs. 🏁 A few even came very close to taking that #1 spot from our staff! 👀😂

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Finish this sentence: The world needs more __________. We'll go first... 💙 Kindness. Your turn! 👇 #Community #BESTKidsDC

Every child deserves someone who believes in them before they believe in themselves. 💙 That's the power of mentorship. #BESTKidsDC #MentorshipMatters #InspireYouth

Quick check-in! 👀 If you could teach a young person ONE life skill, what would it be? 💰 Financial literacy 🍳 Cooking 🛠️ Problem-solving 💼 Interview skills 📚 Something else? Tell us below! ⬇️ #YouthDevelopment #BESTKidsDC

Mentor Motivation 💙 A mentor isn't just someone who gives advice—they're someone who shows up. 💙 One consistent relationship can change the course of a young person's life. Who was a mentor who made a difference in your life? 👇 #MentorshipMatters #BESTKidsDC

✨ BEST Kids Shines in the Spotlight! 🌟 Huge thanks to @centernonprof for recognizing our work and helping us showcase the impact we’re making throughout the Washington, DC community. #BESTKidsDC #MemberSpotlight #CenterForNonprofitAdvancement #YouthMentoring

🎯 The results are in... and it’s all because of YOU! To everyone who voted, shared our posts, encouraged others to participate, or supported this campaign in any way, thank you! Thank you for being part of the BEST Kids family!