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Best Friends Foundation featured in Alexandria Times news article about youth programs

Alma Powell Remembered for Her Impact on Best Friends Foundation.

The Alexandria Times recently honored the life and legacy of Alma Powell, highlighting her early leadership and lasting contributions to Best Friends Foundation.
As one of the first board members in 1987, Mrs. Powell played a meaningful role in supporting the foundation’s mission to provide positive peer groups for adolescent girls and to promote academic excellence, leadership, and strong character development.
Throughout the years, she actively participated in foundation events and initiatives, offering guidance, encouragement, and unwavering support. Alongside her husband, Colin Powell, she also made a significant financial contribution to help strengthen and expand the organization’s work.
Her commitment to empowering young women and strengthening communities remains part of the foundation’s enduring legacy.

Best Friends Foundation featured on PGCTV News

Best Friends Foundation Featured in Washingtonian

Best Friends Foundation was featured in Washingtonian in its social events roundup, “Dan About Town: The Best of Bashes, Balls, and Benefits.”
The feature highlighted the foundation’s event among notable philanthropic gatherings in Washington, D.C., and included Elayne Bennett, founder of Best Friends Foundation.
The coverage reflects the foundation’s active presence within the region’s philanthropic community and its continued commitment to empowering youth.

Elayne Bennett, founder of Best Friends Foundation, at a public event with community leaders

Elayne Bennett of the Best Friends Foundation with Catheryn Clune.

Community leaders and public figures attending a Best Friends Foundation event in Washington DC

Senator Ted Cruz, Ellen Conley, KLK Communications’ Kara Krause, Institute of World Politics president Aldona WoÅ›, and Senator Thom Tillis.

Elayne Bennett Appears on Fox News

Elayne Bennett speaking on a national news interview about youth and anti-bullying programs

Elayne Bennett appeared on The Story with Martha MacCallum on Fox News (May 31, 2018), contributing to a national conversation on issues impacting young women and families.

Her appearance reflects the foundation’s leadership voice in discussions surrounding education, character development, and youth empowerment.

🎧 Listen to the interview below.

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Contact Information

Phone: 202.274.1835

Address:

5335 Wisconsin Ave, NW #440

Washington, DC 20015

BEST FRIENDS CARES ABOUT OUR STUDENTS, IN OUR SEMINARS WE TEACH THE 24/7 HOTLINE NUMBER (1.800.799.7233) . THIS NUMBER IS A NATIONAL HELP NUMBER FOR NOT ONLY DOMESTIC ABUSE VICTIMS, BUT ALSO CHILDREN WHO ARE VICTIMIZED BY BULLYING AND VIOLENCE AT SCHOOL AND HOME. 

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