This week's content is from our Interns specializing in our three pillars this year.
The latest meeting decisions on One Strong Token for the future of this layer token on #hive-engine.
Practical tips and tricks on supporting our organization and community using the Hive blockchain.
The mission of the One Strong Foundation is to cultivate strong and vibrant communities by pursuing four core pillars: Non-profit and Charitable Work, Art and Culture, Business and Lifestyle, and Education and Training.
In pursuing these four pillars, the One Strong Foundation and its associated One Strong Community Programs strive to create a more inclusive, supportive, and empowering community for all members.
The One Strong Foundation wants to become an official Non-Profit Organization in Massachusetts by finishing the necessary paperwork. This includes setting up its mission, board of directors, and other rules to manage the group's structure.
The reason for doing this is to get access to community and art grants that will help support its programs like internships, workshops, and mentoring services. Being a Non-Profit also provides tax benefits for future donors who want to support the foundation's mission and charitable work.
@arojasost, @jtpaganost, and @jtorresost are invited as intern contributors to our page and have provided content to match specific communities to feature below.
Intern Content #1
I. Education and Training by @jtpaganost
@jtpaganost is creating blogs about drafting skills and projects he conducts during shop time.
II. Art and Culture by @arojasost
@arojasost is creating blogs reviewing Marvel movies from Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
III. Business and Lifestyle by @jtorresost
IV. Non-profit and Charitable Work by @claboyost
Each week the interns sit down and report to Mr. Charles "Charlie" Laboy. They go over the plans to move the organization forward as a Non-Profit Entity, as an afterschool and summer care program, and as an intern for interested Community Leaders in High School. This first internship group lays the foundation and votes for decisions on funding and budgeting in the organization.
Interns are helping to build an Ecosystem with One Strong Foundation and One Strong Community Program Initiatives
The One Strong Foundation aims to incentivize its community members to participate in its ecosystem and programs through its Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) consensus mechanism and the One Strong Token as the main currency.
Access to the Hive blockchain, on which the One Strong Token is built, provides a fast, efficient, and secure platform for decentralized applications.
In addition to staking rewards, voting power, and witness benefits, the One Strong Foundation has several other ways to encourage community engagement. One such method is through its Parent/Resident Volunteer program, where participating members can receive One Strong Tokens for interacting with programming and reading the newsletter.
This incentivizes parents and residents to get involved in their community and actively participate in its growth and success. Using One Strong Token as a reward, the Foundation can build a stronger, more engaged community while also increasing the token's value.
The Foundation offers incentives for community engagement and plans to apply for Art Grants in Massachusetts to financially support its content creation internship, afterschool programming, and Parent/Resident Volunteer Organizations. This shows a commitment to building a solid community and supporting its members' growth and development.
The One Strong Foundation can build an incentivized and engaged community in its ecosystem through staking, voting, witness rewards, content creation, afterschool programs, and the Parent/Resident Volunteer program. This is crucial for the success and sustainability of the project.
The Ecosystem can't exist without the One Strong Fund
The One Strong Foundation is developing a grant proposal for the 2023-2024 grant season. The proposal aims to establish a fund for the One Strong Community Program, which will support the families of the afterschool program and the interns participating in the One Strong Internship. The scholarship tokens distributed as part of activities and events for the One Strong Foundation and Community programs will be repurchased using the "One Strong Fund."
The Executive Director, Charles Laboy, and the current roster of interns (@arojasost, @jtorresost, and @jtpaganost) will collaborate to evaluate and develop the year one business plan for the One Strong Community Program. During this year's internship, the Executive Director will continue to discuss with the students about the One Strong Token and how it can be used to support the programs offered by the One Strong Community Program, including the Internship, Before and After School Programming, and Event Volunteering/Vending.
The interns will be vital in developing proposals and devising new uses for the One Strong Token. The One Strong Token (OST) can always be sold on the Hive-Engine platform for market prices. However, the Foundation aims to manage the @onestrongfund to create a permanent buyback price for Internship or School-Age Programming participants.
Stay tuned for our weekly updates to learn more about the progress of this exciting project and how the One Strong Foundation is working to make a positive impact in the community.
Thanks for reading! We appreciate you supporting our organization.
As Executive Director of the Program, I am genuinely excited to continue this work with these three. Despite having a closure for the day because of the cold weather, they have impressed me with their work this week. I still see they will challenge me for the rest of our time together. But I am thankful to have them, and I hope this work inspires them to stay around and build a lifelong relationship if they decide to return as Alumni. I think presenting their work to the cultural council will be huge when we meet them at the Grantee Reception.
I look forward to sharing more with you in the coming weeks. Thank You! - Charles Laboy @claboyost
Are you interested in following the One Strong Foundation's efforts to keep informed and motivated? Visit our highlighted @onestrong blogs for a handpicked selection of noteworthy articles, news, and viewpoints from our community. These blogs provide a window into the transformational work of the foundation and its committed members, covering topics including non-profit and philanthropic endeavors, art and culture, business and lifestyle, and education and training. Explore the highlighted @onestrong blogs right away, don't wait!
Featured Article
Thank you to our Featured Newsletter Community Members: The Chicopee Cultural Council
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| The Chicopee Cultural Council aims to promote quality and accessibility in the creative, literary, and interpretative sciences. The Chicopee Cultural Council supports local artists and enhances the community's cultural access. The group accomplishes this by funding artists and arts organizations, volunteering, and community participation. Through the power of the arts, culture, and creativity, we hope to improve everyone's quality of life and help our economy develop. With the help of our first grant, we hope to reach more people and provide our young adults additional chances for leadership, professional development, and caring. Join us in our effort to strengthen the cultural foundation of our neighborhood. |