2023 Operation Grow Inc. Awards Gala: Celebration of Sustainability Tickets, Vendors, Ads, and Sponsors

Join Operation Grow Inc. for our Inaugural Gala and Awards event as we Celebrate our Sustainability activities in various communities and recognize various community leaders who work in the spirit of our mission to Improve Quality of Life, Build Economic Prosperity, Develop Good Citizenship, and Foster Environmental Stewardship through Human, Economic, Social, and Environmental Sustainability. 

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Top 4 Reasons to Attend the Operation Grow Gala: Celebration of Sustainability

1. Celebrate with us and Give Back!

2. Connect with others who care, while being Entertained!

3. Expand and Enrich your Network!

4. Support and Participate in a Good Cause!

The Goal of this event is to fully fund our amazingly impactful programs and activities.

Event Features:

• A live Band

• Live Vocalists

• Comedian

• Indoor and Outdoor event space

• Youth Presentations

• Awards Presentations 

• Cash Bar

• Valet Parking

• Delicious Food!

Our Guiding Principles are based on the Nguzo Saba and the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (the SDGs). Our work is loosely classified in 4 categories of Sustainability: Human, Economic, Social, and Environmental. 

Our impact on Human Sustainability:

• Food Sovereignty 

• Food Distribution

• Parenting and Adulting Education

• Literacy and Social/Emotional Learning 

• Health, Nutrition, and Wellness 

• Housing Advocacy 

Our Impact on Economic Sustainability:

• College and Career Prep Program 

• Financial Literacy

• Workforce Development and Readiness 

• Green/Clean Jobs 

• Financial Juneteenth Initiative 

Our Impact on Social Sustainability:

• Civics 

• Social Justice 

• Youth Sustainability 

• Service Learning 

• Historical/Cultural Awareness and Competency 

• EdCamp Operation Grow Education Workshops

Our Impact on Environmental Sustainability:

• Urban Farming and Agriculture 

• Climate Justice, Action, and Advocacy 

• City Clean Ups 

• STEAM 

• Green Initiatives 

• Environmental Justice 

Statistics:

•  Our Operation Grow Food Distribution program has fed 1,000s of families throughout Essex County and other parts of New Jersey. (Human Sustainability) SDG 2, 3, 10, 12, 16, 17

• 100% of the participants who completed the College and Career Prep Program attend college from the class of 2022. The program guides the students with Career explorations, college choice, applications, college tours, FAFSA navigation, Scholarship searches, dorm supply distribution, college campus move-in, etc. (Economic Sustainability) SDG 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 16, 17

• The Operation Grow Youth Advisory Council and Youth Sustainability Program performs Service Learning Projects utilizing our guiding Principles of the UN SDGs, partnered with Students in Action (SIA), ICivics, and Youth Service America, to facilitate Youth Voice to positively impact their communities. (Social Sustainability) SDG SDG 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

• Many of the Flags and Banners for Extinction Rebellion NYC Climate Action have been created in partnership with Operation Grow Inc. (Environmental Sustainability) SDG 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17