God's Best Family

A Non-Profit Serving Baltimore's Youth

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. 💜

Free Bright Mornings & Beyond Program with God’s Best Family

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At God’s Best Family, we believe every child deserves a safe, supportive, and inspiring place to learn, grow, and thrive. Our Bright Mornings & Beyond Programs runs during the school year (Sept 2, 2025-Jun 12,2026) and are designed to nurture academic success, build confidence, and foster creativity through a blend of structured learning and fun enrichment activities.

Through homework help, tutoring, and IXL learning tools, students strengthen their skills and boost achievement. Our programs also provide life skills workshops, cultural experiences, creative arts, STEM projects, and fitness activities that promote teamwork, problem-solving, and personal growth. Caring mentors walk alongside each participant—helping them set goals, make positive choices, and thrive both in school and in life.

📍 Program Highlights

  • Bright Mornings & Beyond: Morning care with breakfast (7:30–8:10 AM) and afterschool programming (3:30–6:30 PM) with tutoring, mentorship, STEM, arts, and fitness.

  • Saturday Enrichment: Community service, cultural trips, creative arts, and sports.

By combining academic support, nutritious meals, recreation, and mentorship, we give youth the confidence and tools to thrive year-round—building not just strong students, but strong leaders and community members.

👉 Register Today! Secure your child’s spot by completing our quick registration form: https://forms.gle/H4sDxoHrvxbN7E9GA

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🌞 God’s Best Family Summer Camp 2025: Weekly Activity Calendar Now Available!

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Today our campers kicked off the week full of energy—starting with a calming yoga session and ending with a lively dodgeball game (shout-out to the girls’ team for the win!). We’re excited for what’s ahead, with enriching and engaging activities planned each day this summer.

📅 View Our Full Summer Activity Calendar
Stay up-to-date on daily themes, tutoring sessions, fitness classes, arts & crafts, podcast projects, swimming, and weekly field trips!

🔔 Important Reminders for Camper Families

🧢 Send a Hat – Campers will be outside regularly. Please send a hat daily for sun protection.

👟 No Crocs Allowed – For safety, campers must wear closed-toe shoes suitable for active play.

📝 Daily Sign-In & Sign-Out Required – A parent/guardian must sign campers in and out each day. Please check in with a staff member at drop-off and pick-up.

🔄 Schedule is Subject to Change – Activities may shift due to weather, staffing, or other circumstances. Thank you for your flexibility!

📍 Location: 28 E. Ostend Street (Basement Level), Baltimore, MD 21230
📞 Questions? Contact Us: 410-921-5983

We’re looking forward to an unforgettable summer filled with fun, learning, and friendship.

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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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