Heart of the Matter Gala: Celebrating Mentorship & Empowering DC Youth

Schedule

Fri Oct 17 2025 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library | Washington, DC

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Empowering youth, honoring mentors, and celebrating impact — don’t miss the chance to be part of the Heart of the Matter Gala!
About this Event

Join us for Heart of the Matter, BEST Kids’ annual fundraising gala—a powerful evening celebrating the people and partnerships shaping brighter, healthier futures for youth in foster care and at-risk youth across the DC area.

Enjoy an inspiring night filled with purpose and connection, including:​

*A silent auction featuring original artwork created by our mentees.

*A live auction with exclusive items and experiences.​

*A delicious dinner, signature cocktails, and uplifting entertainment.

*Opportunities to connect with community leaders, supporters, and the youth we serve.


This year, your support helps fund our award-winning mentoring programs—including our newly launched Youth Violence Prevention and Mental Health initiatives—giving youth the tools to heal, grow, and thrive.


Together, we can ignite hearts and illuminate the path to lasting change. We hope you’ll join us for this unforgettable evening.


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Where is it happening?

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G Street Northwest, Washington, United States

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Tickets

USD 81.88

BEST Kids Inc

Host or Publisher BEST Kids Inc

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