by Hanna Singh
Simsboro High School’s FBLA team has made an incredible impact with their 2024-2025 Partnership with Business project. Collaborating with the brand WRLDINVSN to raise funds, the team was able to present a $3,000 check to the Boys & Girls Club of North Louisiana at the end of their fundraiser.
Teaming up with the business allowed the FBLA team to raise money to make a difference in their community. They chose WRLDINVSN because it is a brand that many of the students and members of the community wear and support. The brand is focused on the mission of encouraging oneself and others to fulfill their dreams and goals regardless of their home or financial situations.
A project group within the FBLA club came up with the idea to raise money while encouraging club members to use their individuality and interests to achieve their visions. Through the sale of BOROVSN t-shirts, 1-1-1 bracelets, and the VSN Day event held at Simsboro High School, the FBLA group was able to raise $3,000 to donate to the Boys and Girls Club, specifically the Ruston and Arcadia clubs. Project lead, Omarion Rushing, explained how they came up with the vision for the project.
“We came up with the slogan ‘1 Life – 1 WRLD – 1 VSN’ to show others that we all have one life to live, all live in this one world, and have one vision – the vision of success,” Rushing said.
The focus on supporting the Boys and Girls Club was especially important to several of the FBLA members who have been impacted by after-school programs like the Boys and Girls Club. Project lead LaJayden Drake, shared why the cause was meaningful to him specifically.
“Working with WRLDINVSN has really shown me the ins and outs of owning and managing a business,” Drake said. “Talking to the owners about finance has also shown me how to save for my future as an individual and as a future business leader. Being able to give back the proceeds of our project to the Boys and Girls Club has been very meaningful to me as a former member of their organization.”
Not only did the project allow the students to make an impact within their community, but also the initiative provided students with valuable lessons in business skills and community engagement. Students gained hands-on experience working with a brand, raising funds, entrepreneurship, and the importance of social responsibility.
The Simsboro FBLA extended their gratitude to WRLDINVSN and to the local community for their support throughout this project. As well as their appreciation for their advisers Miss Mercer, Mrs. Woods, Mrs. Everett, Mrs. Durrett and their principal, Ms. Holcomb for the dedication they put into their FBLA chapter and their projects. The students hope to take what was learned from this valuable experience and do more projects to serve their community in future years.
