Staff Bio

Charles “Charlie” Laboy

Founder/Executive Director Email: charleslaboy@onestrong.page

Charles "Charlie" Laboy is a dedicated community leader, making positive changes through his efforts to support families in Chicopee.

He has spent over 15 years enhancing the Chicopee Public School Community with engaging After-school and Summer Programs. When founding this program, he held a mission to uplift underserved areas. Charlie is committed to expanding the reach of the One Strong Community Program. By fusing his passions for music, gaming, and art, he envisions a platform that brings joy and fosters growth in these communities. By understanding the core of their challenges, he strives to make a meaningful and lasting impact on their lives.

Beyond his contributions to the program, Charlie is a proud Springfield Technical Community College graduate, where he attained an Associate's Degree in Digital Media Production. Charlie is the driving force behind "BoyCharliePlays," a content creation brand. Through this brand, he orchestrates gaming clubs and hosts tournaments for young individuals. He extends a helping hand to small businesses with services like photography, video production, and website/social media development. Adding to his repertoire, Charlie plays a pivotal role as the Career Specialist in the College and Career Center at Chicopee Comprehensive High School. Here, he guides students as they navigate their future paths, drawing from his wealth of experience. Charlie's love for teaching, community involvement, and innovative thinking permeates everything he does. His positivity and gift for finding inventive solutions infuse a unique vibrancy into his content events and initiatives. Whether through dance, song, or media prowess, Charlie aims to inspire and uplift others.