Most Valuable Kids of Greater Cincinnati - MVK

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06/23/2026

As a teenager, Gyp Banks was searching for stability and direction. Through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati, he was matched with his mentor, David, who helped him find both.

Together, they attended sporting and arts events through MVK, experiences that reinforced a lesson Gyp now shares often: exposure matters. When young people are given the chance to see more of the world, they begin to see more for themselves.

Today, Gyp is a Workforce Development Coordinator with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati, a mentor to local teens, and a student at the University of Cincinnati pursuing a degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology. His long-term goal is to become a therapist, helping young people navigate some of life's most challenging seasons.

His leadership, service, and commitment to helping others recently earned him one of MVK's Student Impact Awards at our 20th Anniversary Celebration, providing additional support as he continues pursuing his goals.

Watch Gyp's story and see the lasting impact of mentorship, opportunity, and someone believing in your potential.

06/22/2026

Even as a young kid, Enyjah carried responsibilities far beyond her years. Through MVK's Girls with Pearls program, she found mentorship, encouragement, and a community that helped her grow into the remarkable young woman she is today.

Today, Enyjah is a Neuropsychology Pre-Med major at the University of Cincinnati, pursuing her dream of making a difference in the lives of others.

Her resilience, determination, and commitment to her future recently earned her one of MVK's Student Impact Awards at our 20th Anniversary Celebration. Enyjah was awarded a transformative support package that includes one year of on-campus housing, personalized mentorship, assistance with financial planning and savings, and career guidance designed to help her thrive during her college journey.

Watch her story and see the impact that happens when young people are given the support, opportunities, and belief they deserve.

So special! Thank you Anthony Munoz Foundation for the camp scholarships. These opportunities mean so much!
06/16/2026

So special! Thank you Anthony Munoz Foundation for the camp scholarships. These opportunities mean so much!

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06/15/2026

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Twenty years. Over 100 nonprofit partners. Thousands of kids who got to experience something that changed how they see t...
06/11/2026

Twenty years. Over 100 nonprofit partners. Thousands of kids who got to experience something that changed how they see the world.

Last night, Most Valuable Kids of Greater Cincinnati celebrated 20 years of doing exactly what it set out to do: making sure underserved and at-risk youth never have to sit on the sidelines of the sports, arts, and cultural moments that shape a childhood.

And having the chance to celebrate those who prove every single day that an opportunity is all it takes made the night all the sweeter.

Student Impact Award Winners:
-Egyptian "Gyp" Banks
-Enyjah Winston

Student Impact Runner Ups:
-Tateyana Cure
-Ka'Liyah Phelps
-Brandon Cupp

Honorable Mentions:
-Carrie Howell
-Las'Risha Smith
-Valerie Anderson

Twenty years strong. These kids are the reason. Thank you to everyone who has made the last two decades so special.

Thank you Broadway in Cincinnati for the tickets to Water for Elephants! We just got the most AMAZING thank you note, ...
04/23/2026

Thank you Broadway in Cincinnati for the tickets to Water for Elephants! We just got the most AMAZING thank you note, had to share it:

"Thank you so much for the generous tickets and for creating such meaningful opportunities for families like mine.

Water for Elephants was a magnificent show. It was a great experience that brought life full circle for my son and I. As I was sitting in my seat, I was reminded of the last time I saw a circus performance with my mother before she passed away.

The performance also put some things into perspective for me as an educator. When they were talking to the elephant in a language that she didn’t understand, it created a minor misunderstanding. Sometimes with my students, this can occur although we both speak English. There are words that I am using that, no fault of their own, they are unfamiliar with.

Then there is this quote, “When a man hates who he sees in the mirror, he begins to hate the whole world,” which I will hang in my classroom and turn into a mini SEL lesson.

MVK—your work is needed throughout the city and surrounding neighborhoods. I hope that other parents and schools are taking advantage of the opportunities that your organization provides. I am truly grateful and thankful!"

So much fun being VIP’s at Cincinnati Cyclones games this season! Thanks to our partners at the Cyclones and generous d...
04/21/2026

So much fun being VIP’s at Cincinnati Cyclones games this season! Thanks to our partners at the Cyclones and generous donors like Robert Jones Plumbing, we sent 300+ students/chaperones to hockey games this season.

Kids participated in pre-game activities with coaches, gave Rally Alley high fives in the tunnel before the games and enjoyed the suite life, with food.

We’ve been quiet on social media the past few weeks because we have been OUT MAKING MEMORIES! From a Natalie Bain soc...
04/13/2026

We’ve been quiet on social media the past few weeks because we have been OUT MAKING MEMORIES! From a Natalie Bain soccer clinic to cheering on the Reds to Disney on Ice and Stardust Contemporary Ballet. Thanks ProCamps, Natalie Bain, Cincinnati Reds , Disney On Ice, Heritage Bank Center

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