Empowering the Next Generation to Rise

At B.E.S.T., we’re not just Building Effective Solutions Together, we are transforming the future, one young person at a time.

Through powerful partnerships with businesses and community organisations across metro Atlanta, we create enriching programs and life-changing opportunities for youth.

From after-school programs to engaging field trips, career workshops, and unforgettable summer camps, every experience we offer is designed to inspire and uplift the youth of today and fuel their dreams for tomorrow.

Every child deserves to have access to fun, educational, meaningful experiences that help them realize their potential and shape their future — it takes a village to make that happen, and here we are.

Whether you’re a parent, donor, volunteer, or community leader, there’s a place for you to make an impact at B.E.S.T..

Join us in making learning impactful, fun and full of possibility. Empower the next generation with us.

Our Vision

Empowering young people to become self-sufficient leaders who sustain their communities.

We have a unique opportunity to reimagine education, and it doesn’t have to just be in the classroom but beyond it. Through outdoor adventures, team-building exercises, challenges, solo adventures, online learning and more, this is our chance to redesign the future through education.

Education should be exciting, empowering, hands-on, and built for the real world of today: this is what we do.

At B.E.S.T., we believe strong communities are built by people who support, serve and lift each other up. This starts right here with us, with our amazing volunteers, mentors, partnerships with local businesses, and embracing the principles of self-sustainability.

This mission gives me purpose every single day. I invite you to find your own sense of purpose through self-sustainability, volunteering, and community engagement.

Coach V

Executive Director

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Our Programs

At B.E.S.T., we offer hands-on, future-focused programs that empower youth to lead, create, and thrive. From entrepreneurship to tech, our dynamic learning pathways are designed to unlock potential and open doors to lasting opportunity.

Explore Our Programs

Entrepreneurship Program

This unique opportunity is a mix of classroom learning and internship-based, where students learn about business and gain practical experience working with our partnered businesses.
Social Media Content Marketing Program

Our students learn all aspects of social media and marketing and how to use it in business. From content creation and filming to editing and branding.
Information Technology Program

This program teaches students all aspects of IT: from security, hardware, program development, to computers and even developing technology.
Agriculture Program

With self-sustainability at the heart of waht we do here, this special program equips students with the knowledge on how to be self-sustainable. From planting vegetables and fruit, to manage the plants and harvest from our own garden.

K-12 Basketball League

This is our year-round basketball league that students can get involved in. We host games every day of the week and foster a strong community in sports culture.
Wilderness Therapy

This program is all about reconnecting to nature; our students are taught how to hike, fish, camp and horseback riding.
Music Therapy

Our students get creative and learn how to make music via video games and virtual reality.
Volunteer Program

We run a volunteer program for heart-led people who don’t have volunteering experience and would love to make an impact.

How You Can Get Involved

We welcome partnerships with businesses and organisations that share our vision and want to help impact young people - whether that’s through offering internships or getting involved in our programs, we love to collaborate.
Volunteer
Volunteering your time and expertise to our programs is an incredibly valuable way to help the youth of today and help us share our mission and grow our community.
Join us in empowering the next generation. Your support directly fuels opportunities for young people to learn, grow and thrive. Every donation expands our reach and enables us to keep inspiring future leaders. Donate and become a catalyst for lasting change in our community.
If you want to get deeply involved with our mission and community, take on a leadership role on our Board of Directors. By joining, you can make real change and helpshape the direction and guidance of our youth’s future.
Help us raise awareness of our mission and spread the word! Follow us and engage with our social media profilesl raising awareness broadens our impact.