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.
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.
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.
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. ❤️
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