God's Best Family

A Non-Profit Serving Baltimore's Youth

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Happy Labor Day from God’s Best Family

Today, we celebrate Labor Day, a holiday established in 1894 to honor the dedication, hard work, and contributions of America’s workforce. It reminds us that strong families, thriving communities, and a stronger nation are built by people who serve, lead, and make a difference every day.

Whether you’re a teacher, healthcare professional, first responder, tradesperson, small business owner, nonprofit leader, volunteer, or someone working behind the scenes, today we celebrate you.

Labor Day also marks the unofficial close of summer—a time to gather with loved ones, enjoy a well-deserved break, and reflect on the positive impact your work has on others.

At God’s Best Family, we are grateful for our volunteers, partners, supporters, and community leaders who help create opportunities for youth and families throughout South Baltimore. Your commitment continues to strengthen our community, one family at a time.

From all of us at God’s Best Family, we wish you and your loved ones a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved Labor Day!

❤️ Stronger Families. Stronger Youth. Stronger Community.

Happy Labor Day!

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Happy Fourth of July from God’s Best Family!

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As our nation celebrates Independence Day, all of us at God’s Best Family want to wish you and your loved ones a safe, joyful, and blessed Fourth of July!

The Fourth of July is a time to gather with family and friends, enjoy great food, celebrate our freedoms, and appreciate the communities that make our neighborhoods special. Whether you’re relaxing at home, grilling with loved ones, or heading to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor to enjoy the fireworks, we hope your day is filled with happiness and unforgettable moments.

At God’s Best Family, we are grateful to serve families throughout South Baltimore and beyond. Every community event, youth program, volunteer, partner, and supporter reminds us that when we come together, we create opportunities for hope, connection, and positive change.

As you celebrate today, we encourage everyone to:

  • 🇺🇸 Celebrate responsibly.
  • ❤️ Spend quality time with those you love.
  • 🤝 Look out for your neighbors.
  • ✨ Reflect on the freedoms we enjoy and the responsibility we share to strengthen our communities.

If you’re celebrating downtown today, be sure to enjoy the incredible fireworks over Baltimore’s Inner Harbor—we’ll be there enjoying the festivities as well!

From our God’s Best Family to yours, thank you for allowing us to be part of your community.

Have a safe, fun, and blessed Independence Day!

Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸🎆

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GivingTuesday: Help Us Build a Permanent Home for South Baltimore Families

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Join God’s Best Family this GivingTuesday as our community comes together to support one powerful mission:
Securing a permanent community center for the youth and families of South Baltimore.

For more than a decade, God’s Best Family has shown up with love, stability, and life-changing support — from after-school programs and teen mentoring to our food pantry, clothing closet, holiday giveaways, and daily community care.

This GivingTuesday, your generosity helps us take a major step forward:
✨ A permanent home where our programs can grow and continue for generations.

💜 Why Your Support Matters

Your GivingTuesday gift directly strengthens our Building Campaign and allows us to continue offering essential programs, including:

  • Safe, welcoming spaces for youth and teens

  • Parent and family support services

  • Mental health and recovery resources

  • Access to food, clothing, and essential supplies

  • Job readiness and financial education programs

  • Daily community services that families rely on

Every gift — big or small — brings us closer to a stable, permanent space our community can call home.

📍 Ways to Give

Give Online

💜 https://givebutter.com/godsbestfamily

Mail-in Gifts Welcomed

God’s Best Family
1223 Ward Street
Baltimore, MD 21230

Give In Person

South Baltimore Engagement Center
28 E Ostend Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
📞 Call 410.921.5983 to schedule a drop-off

💜 Join Us This GivingTuesday

Your generosity fuels hope.
Your belief in our mission builds stronger families.
Your gift helps us secure the permanent home our community deserves.

Your generosity helps us secure a permanent home where we can continue offering services, including:
✨ Safe, welcoming spaces for youth and teens
✨ Parent and family support that strengthens households
✨ Mental health and recovery resources
✨ Access to food, clothing, and essential supplies
✨ Job readiness and financial education programs
✨ Daily support services for neighbors who rely on us

Thank you for being a supporter of our community. We truly could not do this without you

Baltimore, let’s build this together. 💜

God’s Best Family Prayer Brunch Fundraiser

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Join us for a heavenly feast, God’s Best Family Prayer Brunch where we’ll gather to share blessings, indulge in delicious food & strength. This event will also feature a dynamic speaker panel including LaShaun Gibson, Turell Brooks and Elder Craig.

When: Saturday, May 11, 2024

Time: 12 pm – 3pm

Location: Good Counsel Hall, 1532 East Fort Avenue Baltimore, MD 21230

Purchase your ticket today on Eventbrite –> https://www.eventbrite.com/GodsBestFamily_PrayerBrunch or contact TBrooksGBF@gmail.com.

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