LA's BEST

Thank you, @senatormed, for hosting our LA’s BEST Advocacy Ambassadors Cohort at your district office and sharing your expertise on advocacy strategies as we prepare for the 21st Annual California Afterschool & Summer Challenge in Sacramento! #ExpandedLearning

💙 Growth. Impact. Gratitude. It’s about more than a job—it’s about creating a safe, engaging, and supportive space for students to thrive. From guiding young learners to hearing heartfelt thanks from parents and administrators, our staff make a difference every day.

Today, we celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day and the power of sports to inspire confidence, leadership, and resilience! 💪✨ We champion opportunities for girls to learn, play, and grow—on and off the field. Let’s keep breaking barriers and lifting each other up!

🌟 Memories That Last a Lifetime 🌟 Aliah reflects on the impact LA’s BEST had on her life—from building friendships and learning new skills to unforgettable moments like her dance competition. We strive to empower students to grow, shine, and achieve together! 💙

💡 Important resource for immigrant families impacted by disasters in LA County. Know your rights and get support from FEMA and local services. Visit recovery.lacounty.gov or call 1-800-433-6251 for more information. 🌟

Congrats to Derrick Smith, named one of NAA’s 2024 Next Gen Afterschool Leaders! His work at LA’s BEST—training staff, recruiting 200+ members, and empowering 220+ student workers—is inspiring.

This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we reflect on Dr. King’s enduring legacy of community and service. His vision inspires us to unite in resilience and support one another during challenging times. Let’s honor his dream by finding ways to serve and uplift those in need. 💙

Stay informed and safe during wildfire events. LA's BEST shares this Safety Alert from the Office of Environmental Health & Safety to help schools and families minimize risks from wildfire ash. Together, we can protect our health and wellbeing.

Our incredible staff are back and ready to engage students in an exciting year of enhanced programming, including sports, STEM, dance, art, and so much more. Here’s to inspiring and empowering our youth every single day!

We’re thrilled to kick off a new chapter in 2025 with our amazing staff, students, and community! Here’s to another year of growth, learning, and unforgettable moments together. Let’s make this year the best yet! #weareLAsBEST

A sincere thank you to @asmTinaMcKinnor for her incredible support of LA's BEST and her dedication to creating opportunities that uplift and empower our students.

A big thank you to @AsmKevinMcCarty for authoring AB 1113! Starting with the 2025 school year, we’ll have important data on how many and which students are accessing expanded learning opportunities. This will help us better coordinate afterschool programs with the school day!

Thank you to @asmMuratsuchi, Chair of the Assembly Education Committee, for his unwavering dedication to education and his steadfast support of programs like LA's BEST.

Thank you @cd1losangeles for your advocacy and personal stories inspire us as we continue to provide safe, enriching spaces for young Angelenos.

Thank you to @TimMcOskerLA for taking the time to visit an LA's BEST site and connect with our students. Your support and commitment to afterschool programs make a meaningful difference in the lives of young Angelenos

A big thank you to @LAUSDSup for his steadfast support of LA's BEST and his commitment to ensuring every student has access to meaningful afterschool opportunities.

A heartfelt thank you to @MayorOfLA for visiting and connecting with our LA’s BEST students. We deeply appreciate your continued support for afterschool programs that empower and inspire young Angelenos to thrive.

Thank you to @MRodCD7 for your engagement with LA's BEST and your unwavering support for afterschool programs that create safe, enriching opportunities for our students.

Thank you to @AsmMikeFong for continuing to support LA's BEST. We appreciate your dedication to highlighting the importance of Afterschool!

The holidays are a time for giving—and no gift is more powerful than hope. Your donation helps LA’s BEST create safe, joyful spaces where children can dream and thrive. Make the end of the year count and donate today! lasbest.org/donate/