Greyston 2019 Gala Honoring Jean Oelwang of Virgin Unite
Join us for a transformational evening on Thursday, May 2, 2019 | 6:30-9:30PM at X2O Xaviers on the Hudson, 71 Water Grant Street, Yonkers, NY with Master of Ceremonies, David Price, NBC Weather Anchor.
Festivities will include delightful fare, open bar, interactive experiences, and the presentation of the prestigious Bernie Glassman Trailblazer Award to Jean Oelwang of Virgin Unite for her leadership efforts in the inclusive hiring movement.
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Support one of the leading enterprise organizations in the country and deliver a valuable return on your investment – Greyston’s events consistently draw over 200 progressive business leaders, Westchester tastemakers, philanthropists and high net worth individuals.
As a nationally recognized company, Greyston regularly receives press coverage from well-known media outlets, including HuffPost, Forbes, Daily News, Mashable and Crain’s New York. Most recently we were included in Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2019 for “rethinking the hiring process by giving anyone a job”.
About Greyston:
For 37 years, Greyston has been changing lives by providing job opportunities – no questions asked. Since its founding, Greyston has been fighting for inclusion: creating opportunities for disenfranchised people, battling against systemic inequities, fighting for social justice, and advocating for equity and a leveled playing field for people regardless of their past. We are a hybrid organization dedicated to serving the community of southwest Yonkers, NY where we have been practicing and refining Open Hiring at our for-profit social enterprise, Greyston Bakery, where we hire anyone seeking a job, effectively eliminating barriers to employment.
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