Together, We Celebrated Our History 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. Against All Odds is our once-a-year opportunity 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 almost 300 people in celebration and solidarity at a reception in New York City and a virtual conference. And 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: award-winning photog- rapher and volunteer activist, Ken Schles, and lifelong activists and co-authors of Organizing for Social Change: Midwest Academy Training Manual , Steve Max and Jackie Kendall. 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 build the power needed to win the fight for our planet and the future we all share. We're so grateful to you and this community for being the bedrock of Food & Water Watch. 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. This year alone, you powered some huge victories: You beat the Cancer Gag Act in Iowa, passed the Climate Superfund Act in New York, and stopped Congress from repealing the Lead Out of Water Rule. Your generosity is improving lives in meaningful ways, and by sticking together as a community, we can and will get through whatever the future brings. Thank you again for all you do!
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