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Together We Thrive

An Evening with Whoopi Goldberg

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
NJPAC | 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ 07102
6 PM
Speaker

Dominique Lee

Dominique has also been awarded the Leaders and Legends Award for Outstanding Achievement in Early Childhood Education by Programs for Parents, the Russ Berrie Making a Difference award by The Russell Berrie Foundation, and the Young Changemakers Award by the Community Foundation of New Jersey.

June 18, 8:30 PM
Chief Advancement Officer

Nichelle Holder

Nichelle’s current role includes board development, fundraising, program management, and strategic partnerships. Prior to joining BEN, Nichelle was the first Chief Service Officer for the City of Newark and led a collaborative effort to develop and implement a comprehensive citywide volunteer service plan.

June 18, 8:00 PM
Board Trustee

Aaron Turner

Aaron Turner is the Chief Philanthropic Officer at the Community Foundation of New Jersey, where she manages a team that stewards the charitable grantmaking of over 1,100 fundholders who contributed more than $100 million to worthy causes in 2021.

June 18, 7:30 PM
Special Guest

Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg is one of a very elite group of artists who have won the Grammy, the Academy Award, the Golden Globe, the Emmy and a Tony. She is also a prolific producer, entrepreneur and is well-known around the world for her many humanitarian endeavors.

June 18, 6:00 PM

About the Event

Step into an evening brimming with anticipation, promising unforgettable moments as we unite a diverse tapestry of community members, visionary business leaders, impassioned philanthropists, and dedicated advocates. Join us as we come together to honor BRICK's transformative initiatives and celebrate the dynamic synergy fostered by over 30 partner organizations committed to igniting positive change. This event is a testament to the power of collaboration and collective action, where each participant plays a vital role in shaping a brighter future for our communities.

The Mission

BRICK’s mission is to relentlessly knock down barriers so that children and families can thrive. Our innovative pre-cradle-to-career model focuses on the academic excellence, social development, and economic prosperity of every child and family.

Our Approach

BRICK builds pathways to economic mobility and prosperity by working in partnership with children and families to achieve education, career, financial and health goals that lead towards greater economic mobility and live opportunity-filled lives

Testimonials

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“ What an awesome 3 day event #dc2020 was, I felt like I really learned a lot from how to improve my personal brand, to being a more confident designer to how to better connect with my clients. “

Together We Thrive - A Special Evening with Whoopi Goldberg
Together We Thrive - A Special Evening with Whoopi Goldberg
Together We Thrive - A Special Evening with Whoopi Goldberg
Together We Thrive - A Special Evening with Whoopi Goldberg

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Regular

$ 29.00 USD

This pass grants you live access to the conference, access to networking sessions and the ability to ask Q&A questions. Also, enjoy a little goodie bag that includes a participation certificate from us! We're so excited!

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$ 89.00 USD

The VIP ticket grants you live access, the ability to rewatch sessions and access to VIP Q&A sessions. Moreover, gain access to mentoring sessions and get your portfolio vetted by one of our speakers.

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$ 119.00 USD

With the Premium ticket, enjoy everything in the VIP ticket plus additional perks like: an affiliate program invite to FrontRow, expo exclusives and access to a priority Q&A session. The right ticket for you!

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