A Legacy of Giving, A Future of Hope

Antoine and Samantha Bethea established the Bethea Family Foundation to inspire hope, enrichment and exposure opportunities to our youth. Together, as a family, we will provide future leaders with the essential tools needed to succeed in order to impact communities one child at a time.
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SafeHaven Empowerment Center Coming Soon...

Bethea Family Foundation is launching our SafeHaven Empowerment Center that will be dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing environment equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. Our mission is to inspire and empower the next generation through forward thinking programs designed to advance their futures.
We will offer a range of programs and services that cater to the unique needs of each child, fostering their growth and development. From educational support to extracurricular activities, SafeHaven is committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of the youth in our community. Donate today to help us secure our communities future.

Our Mission

The mission of the Bethea Family Foundation is to engage with community organizations and schools to provide access and resources that will allow youth to experience learning success.

Our Vision

A future for every student to have access to higher education regardless of their environment, financial status or lack of family support.

Our Impact

Since 2010, our foundation has impacted thousands of children, families and individuals in Newport News, VA and in communities across the country. Through our outreach efforts, we have hosted Christmas Shopping Sprees, Coat Drives, Football Camps, College Tours, Turkey Giveaways, visited hospitals and jails in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, New York, New Jersey and Washington D.C.
Through the Bethea Family Foundation events and initiatives, we provide resources to youth ages 13 to 18 during the academic year and inspire hope to families during the holidays. Our projects and programs are designed to educate, empower and expose.
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BFF Scholarship

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Foundation Board of Directors

Antoine Bethea

Chair

Samantha Bethea

President

Marcellus Harris, III

Colin McDowell

Vernon N. Lee, Jr

Robert L. Mackey

Cat Peoples

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We are always looking for extra hands to help with our work around the community. Help meet the needs of the youth in your community and roll up your sleeves with the Bethea Family Foundation team.

News

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