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Philadelphia Nonprofit Helping Girls Get Head Start On Careers With Lunch And Learn Initiative

"There are a lot of young people who need and want a mentor," Berry said. "But there's not enough people to do it one-to-one."

(CBS Philadelphia)

June 16, 2025

A mentor in Philadelphia is helping girls get a head start on their careers through his group mentoring initiative.

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Kirk Berry is the founder of the KB Foundation, a nonprofit that pairs youth ages 9 to 14 with professionals through a Lunch and Learn series, blending real-world skill-building with hands-on experiences.

"There are a lot of young people who need and want a mentor," Berry said. "But there's not enough people to do it one-to-one."

Find out what's happening in Philadelphiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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