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GenOne

GenOne partners with talented, first generation students and helps them successfully Navigate to and through college.

04/23/2026

What an incredible day celebrating East Mecklenburg’s 75th Anniversary! Last Friday, April 17th, the energy on Monroe Road was unmatched as we honored “The World’s School.”

From school tours and food trucks to cheering on our Eagles at the games, it was a beautiful reminder of the community that makes East Meck so special.

East Meck is an amazing partner of GenOne! We loved connecting with alumni, partners, and our amazing first-generation Scholars who are carrying the Eagle legacy into the future.

Thank you, East Meck, for 75 years of excellence. Here’s to the next 75!

04/22/2026

There’s just one week to go to register for An Evening With GenOne.

On April 30, our community will come together to celebrate GenOne Scholars, hear their powerful stories, and invest in the success of first-generation students.

This is more than a fundraiser. It is a chance to stand with a community that believes every Scholar deserves the support to get to and through college.

Join us at The Drum Dilworth for an inspiring evening with catering by Porcupine Provisions.

The event is free to attend, but only 30 tickets remain. So don’t wait, register today!

📍 April 30
🕕 6:00–7:30 p.m.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-genone-tickets-1985249050351?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/16/2026

We are just two weeks away from An Evening with GenOne, an event to celebrate one another and the achievements of Scholars.

An Evening with GenOne is your chance to support local first-generation Scholars on their path to college. Though our Scholars are the first in their families to blaze a trail to college, let’s show them they don’t have to do it alone.

The path to college needs a village. You can be a part of that village just by showing up on April 30.

Event guests will hear several powerful Scholars stories, connect with other top supporters from the GenOne community, enjoy delicious food from Porcupine Provisions, and experience one of Charlotte’s newest event spaces, The Drum Dilworth.

We’re excited to build on the momentum from last year’s event, where we raised over $50,000 in support of our Scholars.

A very special thanks to our sponsor for helping make this evening extra special!

Join us for a night full of celebration and community with our first-generation Scholars and the GenOne community!

04/15/2026

This National Volunteer Month, we are reflecting on the incredible impact of our GenOne volunteers.

Our volunteers are the fuel that allows us to drive meaningful change for our Scholars. Volunteers continue to support GenOne in many ways including but not limited to:
Mentoring: Opening doors to new career possibilities.
Coaching: Refining essential networking skills.
Support: Assembling care packages for our College Scholars.
Advocacy: Spreading our mission throughout the community.

We are incredibly grateful for the expertise and passion our past and present volunteers bring to GenOne’s mission of helping talented first-generation Scholars get to and through college.

Thank you for your tireless support and for believing in the power of education!

04/09/2026

On April 30th, you’re invited to An Evening with GenOne, a night to celebrate the community and connection with those that make GenOne special.

After a record-breaking event in 2025, we’re looking forward to this being our biggest gathering yet. But we need you in the room to make that happen.

You’ll hear directly from Scholars, share a meal from Porcupine Provisions, and connect with changemakers across Charlotte at The Drum Dilworth.

Join us on April 30 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. for an evening of connection and community as we collectively invest in the futures of local first-generation college students.

Register for free today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-genone-tickets-1985249050351?aff=oddtdtcreator

03/30/2026

Please join us in welcoming Tasha, GenOne’s new Operations and Technology Manager!

Tasha is an education and technology professional who is dedicated to expanding access and opportunity for students. As a first-generation college graduate from UNC Greensboro, she is passionate about supporting students from underserved communities as they navigate their path into college. Her work with students in foster care and adoption has strengthened her commitment to advocating for vulnerable students and ensuring they have the resources and support needed to succeed.

At GenOne, Tasha brings a unique combination of technical expertise, operational leadership, and a heart for service. She is dedicated to leveraging technology and data to create systems that work for people—removing barriers, increasing access, and helping every learner reach their full potential.

We’re excited for all the ways Tasha will help our Scholars and the rest of the team behind the scenes and beyond!

03/27/2026

Today, we share the bittersweet news that Dave Walsh is retiring from GenOne.

Over the last four years, first as a volunteer and then as our Operations and Technology Manager, Dave has brought steady care, creativity, and commitment to every corner of our work. From managing impact data and coordinating hundreds of Scholar rides each year to supporting our bus drivers, keeping the GenOne house running smoothly, and finding smart ways to strengthen our work through technology and AI, Dave has done so many of the big and small things that help GenOne thrive.

What has always stood out most is that Dave did it all with our Scholars in mind. Every system he built, every problem he solved, and every detail he handled reflected his deep belief in GenOne’s mission and in the promise of first-generation students.

Dave, thank you for the lasting mark you have made on GenOne. We are stronger, better, and more effective because of you, and we are so grateful for your dedication, heart, and impact.

Please join us in congratulating Dave on his retirement and wishing him all the best in this next chapter — more time with family and friends, travels ahead, and hopefully plenty of days hitting that 14,000-step goal!

03/18/2026

Join us for Friends of GenOne on March 26 at Belle Acres.

This casual gathering is a chance to connect with the GenOne community, hear updates on our work, and learn more about the impact we’re making alongside more than 310 Scholars this year. Guests will also hear from our Board Chair, a Scholar, and our Executive Director.

This event is an opportunity to celebrate supporters, welcome new friends, and bring more people into GenOne’s mission. And for those who want to stay connected beyond this event, we’d also love to see you at our annual fundraiser on April 30.

We’d love to have you with us, and please feel free to invite someone who would enjoy getting to know our work.

Register in advance here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friends-of-genone-tickets-1984647101907?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/23/2026

Faty is one of three children born to two Senegalese immigrants. Born in Charlotte, she remembers spending her early childhood in Senegal before returning to the United States to start kindergarten.

As a junior at East Mecklenburg High School, Faty decided to join GenOne. As a first-generation Scholar, GenOne was the support system she needed to navigate the college application process with confidence.

“I really didn’t know much at all about the college-going process,” said Faty. “I just knew not to get into debt. I knew that a major goal for me was to go to college debt free.”

After a GenOne trip to the Triangle Area, Faty was very excited to be able to step onto a college campus. When it came to deciding which college she wanted to attend, she ended up choosing @/UNC Charlotte. She’s currently a junior finance major.

Thanks to GenOne, Faty learned how to carry herself and make opportunities for herself before going to college. “Being surrounded by other first-generation students and having older GenOne Scholars create success for themselves was very eye opening and empowering,” said Faty.

Faty leaves some advice for upcoming GenOne Scholars; “don’t count yourself out of anything. I always tell my friends to let the recruiter reject you, don’t reject yourself.”

Read Faty’s full story and discover more inspiring GenOne stories by subscribing to our newsletter!: https://www.genoneclt.org/newsletter

02/19/2026

On Tuesday, our Executive Director, Kim Perkins met with other organizations in the Crescent Coalition for a meaningful session focused on the values that will guide our work for our Scholars in the future, and how we can achieve it!

Members had the privilege of hearing from Joe Bost and Towers Mingledorff, two respected voices that spoke about advocacy. Hearing their insights regarding education challenged members’ thinking and inspired them on ways to create more opportunities for Scholars.

“There is something powerful about a group of organizations coming together not just to coordinate, but to align around shared values and a shared vision,” said Kim. “That is exactly what we did Tuesday, and I left feeling energized for what is ahead.”

GenOne is proud to be a member of this incredible coalition of organizations committed to creating real change for students and families in our community!

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