PLANNING FOR A BETTER

FUTURE, TODAY

The Best Is Ahead Foundation is an organization founded by the Locksley family that seeks to establish and preserve a legacy rooted in service for societal excellence. 

Our purpose is to serve the underprivileged youth in the Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia metropolitan areas, focusing on our key initiatives, while using the name, image, and likeness of The University of Maryland football players. Organizing charitable functions is our specialty. 

Through our partnership with the University of Maryland football team, our charitable events remain well attended and garner the attention to be effective and fulfill our mission.

– The Locksley Family, Michael, Kia, Michael Jr., Kai, and Kori

OUR PURPOSE

The Best Is Ahead Foundation is dedicated to empowering communities through comprehensive literacy initiatives, promoting mental wellness, and fostering awareness around gun violence and substance abuse. We believe that by providing education and resources, we can cultivate informed, resilient individuals and families.

Our mission is to create a safe, supportive, environment where every person has the opportunity to thrive, learn, and contribute to a healthier, more compassionate society.

OUR PILLARS

OUR PILLARS ARE NOT JUST PUBLIC,

THEY'RE PERSONAL

  • We seek to help curb gun violence in the metro D.C. area and beyond.
    Meiko’s death was a result of gun violence.
  • We believe improving our youth’s literacy can lead to endless opportunities. Meiko was extremely intelligent, reading by age 4!
  • The Best Is Ahead Foundation is dedicated to empowering communities through events. Meiko self medicated with drugs and alcohol.
  • We are passionate about helping to elevate society’s awareness of those with mental health struggles.
    Meiko suffered from a mental illness.

OUR PARTNERS

The partnerships at The Best is Ahead Foundation help us enhance the lives of the underserved youth in the Baltimore and Washington DC Metropolitan Areas. We are grateful for these partners and continue to strive to enhance our portfolio and drive our mission forward.

OUR STUDENT ATHLETES

ARE HERE FOR YOU

The University of Maryland football players are committed to working with the youth in our community to build a better tomorrow. Through acts of service, volunteering, and partnership with local communities and businesses, we will coach and educate our youth on the importance of mental health, literacy, gun violence prevention and drug and alcohol prevention.

Teamwork is defined as “The process of working collaboratively with a group of people in order to achieve a goal.” We strive to embody this definition at TBIAF. The Best Is Ahead Foundation and all of the athletes, community leaders, partners, and sponsors who support our mission, are dedicated to improving the lives of our youth in the Metro DMV area. 

Want to help support our work and help us accomplish our vision?
Consider making a donation today.