Featuring Charlie and Tasha Batch – Founders of Best of the Batch Foundation
Charlie Batch and Latasha Wilson-Batch are more than a power couple–they are two extraordinary lights whose shared purpose brings hope, healing, and possibility to thousands. Rooted in faith, service, and an unshakable belief in people, they lead with intention and transform communities with compassion and heart.
Charlie Batch, a former NFL quarterback and two-time Super Bowl champion, carried the resilience forged on the field into a life devoted to service. After a 15-year professional career, he became a trusted analyst for the Steelers, a respected national voice within the NFLPA, and a passionate advocate for player health and wellness. His messages of preparation and purpose inspire audiences everywhere, and his greatest wins now come from lifting others long after the cheering stops.
Tasha Wilson-Batch brings a transformational grace of her own. As CEO of the Best of the Batch Foundation, a therapist, adjunct professor, and award-winning nonprofit executive, she leads with heart and unwavering purpose. She has raised more than $34 million, expanded services across nine counties, and built a 33,000 square-foot community hub that empowers over 4,000 youth each year. Tasha’s influence extends through extensive board service and international charitable work.
At the heart of the Best of the Batch Foundation is The Clubhouse, a space where K-12 students engage in STEAM education (coding, robotics, music production), Girl Talk (mentorship for young girls), tutoring, and daily hot meals. As the only completely free clubhouse in the area, Best of the Batch remains committed to strengthening communities.
Together, Charlie and Latasha are a lighthouse and a compass–turning concrete into classrooms, pain into possibility, and dreams into reality. Through their foundation, they have built not just programs but pathways; not just an organization but a movement grounded in unity, compassion, and the unwavering belief that change is possible when love leads.
The 2026 Celebration of Hope Gala features an intimate evening with a plated dinner! The event will include special guest speakers, a raffle and curated silent auction with exclusive items, and more!
Proceeds provide professional counseling and support services to uninsured families who are struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, traumatic events and academic problems.
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