12th Annual Sustainable Living Empowerment Conference
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12th Annual Sustainable Living Empowerment Conference

Branching Communities Together through Sustainability

By Newark Science and Sustainability, Inc.

Date and time

Thursday, June 20 · 9am - 1pm EDT

Location

Rutgers Business School

1 Washington Place Newark, NJ 07102

About this event

  • 4 hours

This free conference aims to put a spotlight on grassroots’ led efforts of creating better health and wellness for our communities and environment, including the promotion of healthy food access, community green development, and the creation of pathways to green jobs.

Organized by

Founded in 2013, Newark Science and Sustainability, Inc. (Newark SAS) is a community-driven, 501c3 nonprofit organization based in Newark, NJ that implements various initiatives to increase awareness of environmental, ecological, and wellness issues through educational programs and hands-on activities, such as community gardens and urban farms. Newark SAS also assists with the creation of self-sustaining and environmentally friendly communities by developing pathways for green jobs, increased self-sufficiency, and broader community empowerment. We achieve this through collaborations and partnerships with residents, community-based organizations and other key stakeholders, including local businesses.