One Night 4 One Child: Celebrating 10 Years, Honoring Our 2025 Awardees, and Welcoming Dr. Sheri Ann McLean-Williams

This year marks a decade of impact for For One Child Foundation — ten years of breaking barriers, empowering underserved children, and building brighter futures through education.

To celebrate this milestone, we invite you to join us for our 10th Anniversary Celebration:

✨ One Night 4 One Child: A Decade of Difference ✨

📅 Saturday, November 15, 2025

🕕 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

📍 Worcester Fitness Club – MacDonald’s Tavern, 440 Grove St., Worcester, MA

🎟️ Tickets are $55 — get yours now!👉 https://donorbox.org/events/801894

A Decade of Purpose, Passion, and Possibility

For One Child Foundation began with a single mission — to remove barriers to education for underserved youth. Over the past ten years, we’ve provided scholarships, school furniture, and laptops, and launched our SATE Program (Science, Art, Technology & Entrepreneurship), helping children explore creativity, innovation, and opportunity.

This anniversary is not just a look back—it’s a leap forward. Every dollar raised through this celebration will directly fund our Scholarship Fund and SATE Program, ensuring even more students have access to the education and experiences they deserve.

What to Expect

This isn’t a gala — it’s a celebration of joy and impact!

Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with laughter, music, and community:

🎤 Host: Latasha Hughes-Thomasson (Fitness 4 Life 1 & Your Favorite Neighborhood Girl Comedy)

🎧 Music: DJ Jagga

📸 Photography: Lynn Aurelie, Unabridge Media

💃 Dress Code: Impact-Inspired Chic — colorful, bold, and ready to dance!

Guests will enjoy delicious food, heartwarming stories, and a chance to celebrate those who make our mission possible.

Event Details

Honoring Our 2025 Awardees

Each year, For One Child recognizes individuals whose leadership and generosity reflect the heart of our mission. We are thrilled to announce our 2025 Honorees:

💺 ChairGiver Award (Highest Honor)

💙 Maria Lawson

💙 Mr. Mathias Brown (Posthumous)

This award represents the spirit of For One Child — embracing our mission wholeheartedly and advancing it with compassion and action.

🌞 Joy Ambassador Award

Youth Honorees: Imari Lawson & Sofia Martinez

Adult Honoree: Lorna Ellis

These changemakers embody joy in action — spreading kindness, positivity, and leadership in their communities.

🛡️ For One OG Award

Allison Chisolm & Antoinette Staple

Recognizing long-time supporters who have stood by For One Child from the beginning, helping us grow and thrive year after year.

🌱 Legacy Lifter Award

Jafet Martínez & Paulette Piñero

Celebrating visionaries who have elevated our mission and ensured its legacy for generations to come.

Award Ceremony 2024

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Sheri Ann McLean-Williams

We are honored to welcome Dr. Sheri Ann McLean-Williams, last year’s ChairGiver Award Recipient, as our Keynote Speaker. Dr. McLean-Williams' dedication to education, equity, and empowerment continues to inspire communities and shape the next generation of leaders. Her message will remind us of mission-driven work and why it is needed more than ever today.

Dr. Sheri Ann McLean-Williams- 2024 ChairGiver Award Recipient

Sponsorship Opportunities

We’re inviting local businesses, community partners, and advocates to join us as sponsors of this milestone event. Your support fuels our mission and helps us reach our fundraising goal of $10,000.

Sponsorship Packages

📬 Checks payable to:For One Child Foundation6 Suffield St. #3Worcester, MA 01610

📧 To Sponsor: Maria Lawson – mlawson@foronechild.org | info@foronechild.org

🎁 In-Kind Donations

We’re also welcoming in-kind donations for our raffle and live auction — including gift cards, products, services, or experiences. These donations bring excitement to the evening while helping us raise crucial funds for our programs.

📧 Interested in contributing? Email mlawson@foronechild.org or info@foronechild.org

Join Us for a Night to Remember

One Night 4 One Child: A Decade of Difference will be a night of reflection, recognition, and renewal — celebrating 10 years of empowering children and families through education.

Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of community, impact, and joy!

🎟️ Get Your Tickets Now ($55):👉 https://donorbox.org/events/801894

Together, let’s celebrate the joy, honor the journey, and dance for the difference. ❤️

#ForOneChild #OneNight4OneChild #10YearsOfImpact #CelebrateWithPurpose #EducationForAll

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Happy New Year 2025: Celebrating 10 Years of Supporting Children's Education

Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, we’re filled with excitement and renewed energy to continue our mission of transforming children's education in Jamaica and the USA. This year marks a powerful moment—our 10-year anniversary of breaking barriers to learning and empowering underprivileged students to dream bigger and achieve more.

This milestone is not just a reflection of the past but a gateway to what lies ahead. 2025 promises to be a year filled with new initiatives, impactful events, and even greater opportunities for YOU to get involved and make a difference.

A Legacy of Impact

Over the last decade, For One Child Foundation has grown from a heartfelt idea into a powerful force for educational equity. Our core programs—One Chair 4 One Child, One Laptop 4 One Child, One Scholarship 4 One Child, and our Books and Backpack Drive—have collectively transformed the educational experiences of thousands of children across Jamaica and the USA​.

But the work is far from over. As we celebrate our journey, we remain committed to ensuring that every child, regardless of background, has access to the resources they need to succeed in school and beyond.

Exciting Plans for 2025

This year, we’re taking our mission to the next level with a dynamic lineup of programs and events aimed at expanding our reach and deepening our impact. Here’s a glimpse of what’s ahead:

🌟 Bingo Night Fundraiser: Join us for a fun-filled evening where the community comes together to support our educational programs. Your participation will directly fund scholarships and educational materials.

🎨 SATE Program (Science, Art, Technology, and Entrepreneurship): We're launching a groundbreaking initiative that merges creativity with innovation, empowering students to explore their potential across multiple disciplines.

🎒 Books and Backpack Drive: Continuing our tradition, we’ll ensure thousands of children start the school year with the supplies they need to thrive.

🎓 Scholarship Expansion: This year, we aim to double the number of scholarships awarded, opening doors for even more young scholars to access quality education.

Why Your Support Matters More Than Ever

None of this would be possible without you—our dedicated supporters, donors, and volunteers. Your contributions power our mission and help us reach even more children in need.

💡 Your donations help us:

• Provide essential educational resources such as books, laptops, and scholarships.

• Expand mentorship and tutoring programs to boost academic performance.

• Support new initiatives like the SATE Program, focusing on holistic student development.

Join Us in Empowering Education

As we kick off 2025, we invite you to be a part of this exciting chapter. Here’s how you can get involved:

📢 Donate: Every contribution makes a difference. Support a child’s education today.

🙌 Volunteer: Share your time, skills, or expertise to inspire and uplift young minds.

📣 Spread the Word: Follow us on social media, share our mission, and encourage others to join the movement.

🌐 Ready to make a difference? Visit www.foronechild.org to donate, volunteer, or learn more about our upcoming events.

Together, let’s make 2025 a year of unforgettable impact and celebration. Thank you for being a part of our mission—Empowering Education, Transforming Lives. ❤️

#ForOneChild #EmpowerEducation #NewYear2025 #SupportEducation #TransformLives