Recently, residents from our Helen Smith Group Home for Girls attended a baseball game at Nationals Park in Washington, DC, courtesy of tickets provided to Hearts & Homes for Youth by Most Valuable Kids. The girls were very excited to attend and thoroughly enjoyed the game.

Most Valuable Kids (MVK) is an organization that provides children’s organizations access to professional and collegiate sports and entertainment events through an online ticket donation and reward system. MVK overcomes the financial obstacles associated with live events by distributing unused tickets to children that would enjoy the opportunity to go to an event, but would otherwise not be able to because of the high costs associated with tickets. MVK values the positive source of inspiration provided by live sports and entertainment provide for children in a world where there are many negative alternatives.

For two of the girls in the Helen Smith Group Home program, it was their first time attending a baseball game. For another, it was her first time in Washington, DC.

All of us at Hearts & Homes for Youth are grateful to MVK and all our supporters who make outings like this possible! Often, the youth in our care are first timers with the experiences! Unique opportunities and experiences are a critical part of the healing process as youth heal, grow, and being building brighter futures.