BEST Kids Events

Superhero 5K & Fun Run

Join us this May for our FIRST EVER Virtual Superhero 5K & Fun Run! Between May 1st and 31st we are asking our supporters to get out and run, walk, or jog in solidarity with the BEST Kids team and the clients we serve. This family-friendly fundraising event celebrates the everyday superheroes that make a positive impact in the lives of DC's youth in foster care.
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Annual Family Winter Celebration

Every January, BEST Kids hosts a Family Winter Celebration in coordination with Sodexo and Howard University. The Family Winter Celebration is a time for mentors, mentees, and their families to enjoy a variety of crafts, music, cooking lessons, a cupcake making competition, and family time. Through the generous donations of organizations such as TopKick Karate and Packaged for Success, BEST Kids is able to give a holiday gift to every young person who attends. Check out to video below to see the festivities of the 2018 Family Winter Celebration!

'Ohana Luau (Family Picnic)

It's A Luau! ‘Ohana means family, and BEST Kids loves to celebrate with the BK family at our Annual Family Luau. From activities for all ages, including sand art, a photo booth, and rain stick making, to delicious Hawaiian food, mentors, mentees, and their families will enjoy a fun today together. At the end of the day, BEST Kids takes the time to congratulate the youth who move up in the next grade and Peer Group.

The ART of the Matter

More than any simple fundraiser, ART of the Matter celebrates a wonderful collection of art that includes pieces created by our very own mentees. Art is a catalyst for positive change; it fuels the imagination and harnesses the creativity in each of us. In preparation for this special event, the BEST Kids family has explored and embraced the powerful impact of art in our daily lives by participating in a variety of painting, dramatic performance, and photography workshops. The BEST Kids' team also uses this opportunity to recognize our annual award winners for their contributions to the agency and the community at-large.