A FOOD & WATER WATCH BENEFIT TO PROTECT OUR PLANET
Against All Odds
Virtual Conference
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
New York City Reception
Thursday, October 12, 2023
We’re fighting for three fundamental goals:
sustainable food, clean water, and a livable climate for all.
We’ve proven that when we work together, we can take on corporations that endanger our chance to secure the essential things we need to thrive – and win! They may have deep pockets, but we have dedicated champions like you on our side.
Against All Odds is a call to action and celebration of our community. Because of you, our grassroots movement has the power to win – no matter the odds.
Against All Odds is a hybrid event with two ways to participate.
Join Us Virtually
October 11, 2023
3:30-5:30 pm ET (12:30-2:30 pm PT)
All registrants will receive an access link to join online.
The full program will be announced soon.
Reception in New York City
October 12, 2023
6:00-8:30 pm ET
Salesforce Tower overlooking Bryant Park
1095 6th Avenue,
New York, NY, 10018
All reception tickets include access to the virtual conference.
Honorees
Dr Alan and Karen Warren
Dr Alan and Karen Warren
Dr Alan and Karen Warren are passionate activists who first got involved with Food & Water Watch when Karen’s sister was faced with a fracking project in her own backyard. They never looked back – and have been instrumental in shutting down fossil fuel projects, including the Williams NESE pipeline, ever since.
Following the 2016 election, they recognized the urgent need to protect our democratic institutions, expand voting rights, and elect representatives who put people and our planet over profits. They rolled up their sleeves and got to work getting out the vote for climate champions.
Speakers
FEATURED SPEAKER
Jane Fonda
Jane’s career as an actor has spanned over 50 years. Throughout that time she has consistently used her platform to fight for causes she believes in. She has recently shifted her attention as an activist to combatting the climate crisis at its roots — fossil fuels. Through her work with Fire Drill Fridays and the Jane Fonda Climate PAC, she works every day to draw attention to the climate crisis, highlight the solutions the science demands, and support candidates and elected leaders who are willing to fight for those policies despite the corrupting influence of the fossil fuel industry on our political system.
Virtual Program
October 11th, 2023
All times shown are Eastern
Reception
October 12, 2023
Come celebrate our wins in NYC!
Enjoy food and drinks, live music, a silent auction, and a celebration of our 2023 Honorees — all overlooking Bryant Park with spectacular views of Manhattan.
Get Your Tickets
Ticket Options & Benefits
Join us virtually from the comfort of your home for our virtual conference on Wednesday, October 11, or join us in New York City on Thursday, October 12 for a reception — or both! Whichever you choose, we invite you to celebrate the progress we’ve made together for safe food, clean water and a livable climate for all.
Tickets $150 and up include access to the New York City reception AND the virtual conference.
All packages include Food & Water Watch membership and subscription to our print and digital newsletters.
Ally
$50.00
- Access to the virtual conference only
- Does not include a ticket to NYC reception. Please purchase a Defender level ticket or above to attend the reception)
- Fully tax- deductible
Defender
$150.00
- Access to the virtual conference
- One ticket to the New York City Reception
- Food & Water Watch Activist Kit (t-shirt, stickers and button)
- Your name listed on event materials
- If attending virtually-only, your ticket is $115 tax-deductible. If attending the NYC Reception, your ticket is $70 tax-deductible.
Activist
$500.00
- Access to the virtual conference, plus one guest link
- Two tickets to the New York City Reception
- Food & Water Watch Activist Kit (t-shirt, stickers and button)
- Your name listed on event materials
- If attending virtually-only, your ticket is $465 tax-deductible. If attending the NYC Reception, your ticket is $340 tax-deductible.
Virtual
Sponsorships
Committee
$1,000.00
- Access to the virtual conference, plus two guest links
- Three tickets to the New York City Reception
- Virtual conference VIP room access for you and your guests to meet conference speakers
- Food & Water Watch Activist Kit (t-shirt, stickers and button)
- Your name listed on event materials
- If attending virtually-only, your ticket is $965 tax-deductible. If attending the NYC Reception, your ticket is $760 tax-deductible.
Chair
$2,500.00
- Access to the virtual conference, plus three guest links
- Four tickets to the New York City Reception
- Virtual conference VIP room access for you and your guests to meet conference speakers
- Food & Water Watch Activist Kit (t-shirt, stickers and button)
- Your name listed on event materials
- If attending virtually-only, your ticket is $2,465 tax-deductible. If attending the NYC Reception, your ticket is $2,180 tax-deductible.
Benefactor
$5,000.00
- Access to the virtual conference, plus four guest links
- Five tickets to the New York City Reception
- Virtual conference VIP room access for you and your guests to meet conference speakers
- Food & Water Watch Activist Kit (t-shirt, stickers and button)
- Your name listed on event materials
- If attending virtually-only, your ticket is $4,965 tax-deductible. If attending the NYC Reception, your ticket is $4,680 tax-deductible.
Lead Sponsor
$10,000.00
- Access to the virtual conference, plus five guest links
- Six tickets to the New York City Reception and reserved seating
- Virtual conference VIP room access for you and your guests to meet conference speakers
- Opportunity to introduce a guest speaker
- Food & Water Watch Activist Kit (t-shirt, stickers and button)
- Your name listed on event materials
- If attending virtually-only, your ticket is $9,965 tax-deductible. If attending the NYC Reception, your ticket is $9,520 tax-deductible.
Tickets are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law. Tax deductible amounts vary and depend on benefits included with each ticket level, including food, drinks and gifts.Questions? Contact us.
Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors! Your generosity protects our planet for generations to come.
Lead Sponsor
Nancy Hughes
Karen and Dr Alan Warren
Manaaki Foundation
Benefactor
Lynne and Karen Azarchi
Madeleine Glick
Mike and Beth Kelley
Chairs
Madelaine Haberman and Michael Sprung
Alan Snitow
Carol Soderholm
Susan Weltman and Steven Jervis
Cloud Mountain Foundation
Committee
Marilyn and Don Allan
Nancy Bernstein
Susan McKown Gladstone
Ann Logan
Craig Merrilees and Diana Cohn
Lisa Schubert
Janet Shapiro
Jeffrey Shulman
Zephyr Teachout
Anonymous
Our Supporters
Activists
Chuck Bell
Vincent Brancato
Dominik Eckenstein
Suzannah Glidden
Polly H. Howells
Marion Hunt
Lara and Ron Katzman
Carol A. Kurtz
Barbara C. Kyse
Gail Shields-Miller and Andrew Miller
Paula Rogovin
Mary Thomas
Susan Van Dolsen
Judy Wicks
JSA ESG Impact
Defenders
Helen Altieri
Patricia Arpin
Bonita Beard
Meredith Begin
Terese Bloom
Phillip D. Chonigman
Jonimarie Clemens
Tamara Clements
Gloria Foster
Zvi Galil
Sarah M. Gates
Daniele Gerard
Eric and Rhonda Greenberg
Mark Grossman
Fred Harrison
Jennifer Kolarsick
Jan Mardfin
Eileen McInerney
Deborah A. Milkowski
Mark Mulvoy
Matthew O'Neill
Christy Pennoyer
Heather Perlmutter
Elliot Prigozen
Marian Ronan
Clare Rosenfield
Tracy Russek
Ken Schles
Catherine F. Skopic
Richard Stuckey
Joyce Thibodeaux
Anne Todd and Frederick Osborn III
Walter Tsou
Ellen Vandevisse
Tina Volz-Bongar
Jennifer Watts
Jennifer Watts
Elaine Weir
Jackie Weisberg
Anonymous
Highlights from
Against All Odds 2022
The evening featured speakers including Congressman Jamaal Bowman and stories from community activists who were instrumental in important victories this year. U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón closed the night with a reading of her poem, Salvage - a stirring reminder of what we’re protecting, and to never give up hope.
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