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BSLS Leadership in Action: Celebrating Community Wins & Our New Partnership
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A Note from our Founder
Community Wins
Our BSLS chapters are doing incredible work nationwide, and here are just a few highlights we’re celebrating this month:
🎓 BSLS at Howard University officially launched this semester and hosted a beautiful pairing ceremony.
See the moment: Click Here
🎓 BSLS at CAU continues to lead with impact through empowerment and community engagement.
See their campus org day highlight: Click Here
🎓 BSLS at KSU writing appreciation letters to our Veterans! Click Here
🚲 Community Fair Season is Here
Our annual community event is coming up again soon in Houston, TX and we’re calling on our village to help us make it a success. We are seeking:
New, gently used bike donations
New Helmet donations
Licensed barbers for free community haircuts
Volunteers
Financial contributions to support event operations
New and gently used car seats and booster seats
See more from our BSLS Chapters here:
🎓 BSLS at FAMU Pastels in Pilates: Click Here
🎓 BSLS at FAMU Gardening: Click Here
🎓 BSLS at UCF with Save a Life Pet Rescue: Click Here
🎓 BSLS National Leaders and BSLS at TSU (Texas Southern University) Annual Community Fair: Click Here
🎓 BSLS at TU (Tuskegee University) Reading with Royalty at George Washington Carver Elementary: Click Here
🎓 BSLS at UF joined Bread of the Mighty: Click Here
🌍 Nationally, more than 700 new subscribers joined our growing community just last week welcome to BSLS!
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📚 BSLS Book Club | November Read
Book of the Month: The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
This month’s pick invites reflection on what authentic leadership means and how embracing imperfection strengthens courage and connection.
💬 Reflection Prompts:
1️⃣ How does embracing imperfection change the way you lead?
2️⃣ What’s one courageous step you’re taking this month?
Where to Purchase:
You can find The Gifts of Imperfection at the following retailers:
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Target
Books-A-Million
Apple Books (digital)
Audible (audiobook)
Local independent bookstores via Bookshop.org
💜 What’s Ahead
Date | Event | Description |
|---|---|---|
Nov 13 - 14 | Leadership Development Workshops | Happening now, elevating skills and confidence for chapter leaders nationwide. |
Nov 25 - Dec 2 | Giving Tuesday Campaign | Our national days of giving to empower youth, women, and communities we serve nationally. Start Giving Today! |
Dec 3 - 5 | Season of Gratitude | Year-end reflections, highlights, and community appreciation. |
Dec 18 | Book Club Virtual Meetup | Sign Up Here Now! Meetup to discuss November’s read: The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown |
Your Donation Can Go Even Further
Many people don’t know that their employer can double or even triple their impact. BSLS is registered in workplace giving systems like Benevity, Double the Donation, and other corporate impact platforms, which means your generosity can be matched automatically.
👉 Check your company’s match status here: Click Here
If your company offers:
Donation matching
Volunteer dollar-for-hour programs
Employee giving campaigns
…your support for BSLS could be multiplied at no extra cost to you.
Most employees only need 1–2 minutes to confirm eligibility.
And if you’re unsure, a quick email to your HR or People Operations team asking:
“Does our company match charitable donations or volunteer hours?”
is all it takes to get started.
Every matched dollar helps us expand mentorship, leadership development, and community programming for young women nationwide, and your impact goes further than you may realize.
Closing Reflection
“Real change happens quietly, in the small, consistent acts that remind people they matter.”