January is National Mentoring Awareness Month
Join the KB Foundation for Breakfast
January 22, 2026 for an inspiring morning celebrating the power of mentorship and community impact
Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Venue: G. Fred DiBona Jr. Building
1901 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Room 23A
Hosted & Sponsored by:
Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake, President of Independence Blue Cross Foundation
What To Expect
8:00AM - 8:30AM
Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30AM - 9:30AM
Mentoring the KB Foundation Way
Discover Your Role in Our Mission
In Philadelphia, only 10% of public school students ultimately graduate from college - far below national averages. Additionally, less than half of Philadelphia high school graduates even enroll in college, compared to 69% nationally.
At KB Foundation, we believe early intervention makes the difference. Our programs focus on building confidence and connection during the critical middle school years, when youth begin to disengage from learning.
Join us to learn how you can be part of our work!
Three Ways You Can Make a Difference
By the time you leave this breakfast, you'll understand exactly how you can support KB Foundation's mission:
1. Mentorship Opportunities
Volunteer as a program mentor, workshop facilitator, or career exploration presenter
2. Corporate Partnership
Host a Lunch & Learn session, provide internships, or sponsor program experiences
3. Financial Investment
Support our programs through individual giving, event sponsorship, or the EITC program
9:30AM - 10:00AM
Networking
Network with Purpose
Connect with Philadelphia leaders who share your commitment to youth development and educational excellence.
Exposure is Life!
We Invite You to Be Part of Our Mission
"The KB Foundation is proving that exposure truly is life. We're breaking barriers, broadening perspectives, and creating ripples of change that will be felt for generations to come."
— Kirk Berry, Founder, President and CEO
During National Mentoring Awareness Month 2026, be part of a community that believes every young person deserves exposure to opportunities that expand their world view and unlock their potential. Please note that RSVPs are required!
About the KB Foundation:
KB Foundation Inc. builds the developmental and social competencies of adolescent youth in the Philadelphia area through educational, recreational, and hands-on learning experiences. Since 2017, we've empowered over 500 youth through exposure-based mentoring programs, camps, and workshops.