Legacy in Bloom – Complimentary Industry Access

✨ A Night of Purpose, Creativity & Industry Connection

Toronto’s event professionals know better than anyone: the most powerful events are the ones that change lives.

Legacy in Bloom is a celebration of 25 years of Aangen’s community impact — and an inside look at how a small-but-mighty nonprofit has quietly transformed the lives of thousands across the city.

This link offers complimentary access for event planners, tourism professionals, cultural producers, and hospitality leaders who want to experience a night where impact, creativity, and connection collide.

❤️ Why Aangen Matters — and Why We’re Celebrating 25 Years

Aangen isn’t a traditional nonprofit.
It’s a social enterprise built on a simple belief:
When you nourish people with dignity, you change everything.

Over 25 years, Aangen has:

• Provided over 3.1 million meals to families facing food insecurity
• Created more than 1,000 paying jobs for people overcoming barriers
• Diverted over 992 tons of food waste from landfills
• Offset over 1,042 tons of CO2 emissions
• Built a circular economy where 100% of donated funds go directly to people, because all admin costs are covered through their own revenue-generating social enterprises

This gala is a celebration of that legacy — and a spotlight on the next generation of community support, sustainability, and dignity-centered impact.

Event professionals know the power of community.
Legacy in Bloom shows what happens when an entire city builds one together.

🌟 Why Event & Tourism Professionals Should Attend

1. Real Impact, Real Stories

Get inspired by frontline insights from leaders in:

• social enterprise
• community food systems
• job creation
• sustainability
• newcomer support
• youth empowerment
• financial legacy + giving

These stories are powerful content for anyone who designs experiences, tells stories, or shapes community engagement.

2. Network with Industry + Purpose-Driven Leaders

Meet entrepreneurs, donors, cultural partners, corporate leaders, and hospitality professionals who care about more than business-as-usual.

These are high-quality relationships and potential collaborators for future projects.

3. A New Event Format to Borrow From

Experience a fresh approach to inclusive, mission-driven events:

• “Kitchen Table Chat” conversations
• Rotating experiential zones
• Immersive food + art activations
• Emotional storytelling moments
• A blend of gala + festival energy
• Live DJ + late-night punk set

Perfect inspiration for planners, producers, and creators.

4. Support Meaningful, Local Impact

By attending, you’re helping amplify Aangen’s work — feeding families, employing people facing barriers, and reducing waste — all through sustainable, community-driven solutions.

🎶 Evening Lineup

• Opening Remarks: Councillor Alejandra Bravo & MPP Alexa Gilmour
• Hosted by: Kimberly Carroll — TV personality & leadership coach
• Kitchen Table Chat: Real conversations on legacy, generosity & community
• Live Entertainment:
• DJ Marl6ve
• Super Not Okay – Punk Band (10:30 PM–Midnight)
• Food & Experiences:
  Gourmet vegan food, signature cocktails, art activations, networking spaces

🎟️ Ticket Details

This complimentary ticket link is exclusively for:

• event planners & producers
• tourism & hospitality professionals
• venue partners & suppliers
• arts & culture creators
• community connectors

Regular tickets are $125 — your ticket is free thanks to our industry sponsor.

Please register to confirm your spot.
Your name will be added to the guest list for express check-in.

✨ Join us for a night that honors 25 years of community impact — and inspires the next generation of Toronto events.