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One Bead is participating in the Rodman Ride For Kids this year! Consider donating to support our team and/or volunteering your time cheering on our riders at the finish line. https://lnkd.in/eSiiHngS Message us for details!

As we enter our 10th year of programming in the Boston Public Schools, we are excited to add another leader in the community to One Bead's Board of Directors. Join us in welcoming Rockland Trust Branch Manager, Shawn Lawson! More about Shawn: Shawn is a dynamic leader serving as President of Kings Amongst Kings Inc. and as Branch Manager for Rockland Trust in Belmont, MA. With over a decade of banking experience and a deep passion for community service, Shawn is dedicated to empowering the community as well as black and brown men by providing vital resources and support. His commitment to mentorship is evident through his involvement with Big Brother Big Sister, and he continues to demonstrate exceptional leadership by volunteering his time. A man of faith, Shawn attends Full Deliverance Church in Lowell, MA, every week. He is also a proud new father to a beautiful baby girl who is the light of his life. Visit One Bead's website (www.onebead.org) to learn more about our mission and vision for impact in Boston.

ICYMI: One Bead's Kouree A. Peeler was featured on Java with Jimmy this morning! You can watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/eshxxFDH Thanks for having us, James ‘Jimmy’ Hills, and helping Kouree A. Peeler spread the word about our work in the community. #onebead #community #Boston #localleaders

Thank you to everyone who came out to Dorchester Brewing Company Tuesday to help us celebrate reaching over 1,000 students in 35 classrooms (and counting) this school year! We had the BEST time and are so grateful for this community! #onebead #community

One Bead is celebrating another year of impact next week at Dorchester Brewing! 🎉 Tickets are $25 (includes a beverage and snacks). You can pay online or via cash/Venmo at the door. Come network and hang out with us! Read More: https://lnkd.in/e8_wpA2A

One Bead is THRILLED to welcome Eva Scapicchio to our Board of Directors! A little bit about Eva: Eva Scapicchio is a born and raised North Ender from the City of Boston. Eva’s upbringing was greatly impacted by the neighborhood she grew up in and the experiences she had attending Boston Public Schools. Eva remains driven by her commitment and service to community. She is a bridge builder who looks for ways to build up others. Currently she works at Gilbane Building Company to support diverse owned businesses grow in the commonwealth. In Eva’s personal time, she volunteers on political campaigns, especially women and people of color running for office, and coaches youth basketball in the same league she played in growing up. Visit our website (https://lnkd.in/eNDRe9Km) to meet the rest of our board and learn more about One Bead's important work in Boston!

Who inspires you? What does it take to succeed in your industry? Answer these questions and more from BPS students during One Bead's first-annual Career Expo on Tuesday, Feb. 20. If you are interested in participating, please send us a message or contact us directly: kouree@onebead.org. This is a paid volunteer opportunity. We can't wait to see you there!

One Bead is hiring! We are looking for someone to support our Local Leader Spotlight Series Director this fall. This position is remote and is a paid internship offering $20/hour, 3–5 hours a week (job description attached). If you or anyone you know is interested, please fill out this brief form: https://lnkd.in/edAPWhUJ