You Made Our 20th Anniversary Unforgettable This year, Food & Water Watch hosted our Against All Odds 20th anniversary benefit events, and we’ve never felt luckier to have you be a part of this organization. The past two decades have shown us that when dedicated people like you come together, when
we push for what we know is right and hold power to account, we can achieve great things. The "10 Featured Victories from the Past 20 Years" shown on previous pages proves how
Against All Odds is our once-a-year oppor- tunity to gather as a community, reflect on our progress, and look ahead to the future. Our milestone anniversary made this year feel extra special, and we were delighted to welcome over 350 people in celebration and solidarity at a reception in New York City and a virtual conference. At each gathering, there was a palpable sense of camaraderie. We heard keynotes from Zephyr Teachout and Senator Cory Booker, along with words from experienced grassroots organizers and the next generation of climate activists. We learned about current campaigns, organizing tactics, and the future of our movement. We also recognized this year’s honorees: Ken Schles, an award-winning photographer and volunteer activist, and Steve Max and Jackie Kendall, lifelong activists and co-authors of Organizing for Social Change: Midwest Academy Training Manual . Gatherings like this remind us why we all come together for the rallies, the phone calls, the meetings. It’s because we all want to connect and extend care for each other as we mobilize our elected leaders to do the right thing and deliver real results for people and the world we all share. We’re so grateful to you for being the bedrock of Food & Water Watch.
Watch and share with friends the recording of the Against All Odds virtual conference. fwwat.ch/20A-Live ICYMI
This page, Top row: Executive Director Wenonah Hauter with 2025 Honorees Steve Max, Ken Schles, and Jackie Kendall // Second row, left to right: Karen Warren and Seneca Warren chatting with Gail Shields Miller / Ross Haberman, Janet Shapiro, and Hilary Suchman // Third row, left to right: Lisa Schubert, Jamil Simon, and Tamara Tripp / Meaghan Carney, Jackie Kendall, and Ata Hansen-Nelson
9 | SPECIAL 20TH ANNIVERSARY ISSUE: WINTER 2025
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