The Future Is All of Us
Join HANDS on May 14, 2026, to celebrate 40 years of neighbors, leaders, and organizations shaping what Greater Orange becomes!
This year we will honor:
Barry Devone, Community Engagement Officer, Orange Public Schools
Maia Claire Garrison, Founder, Sequence of Leaps
Richard Martha, Founder, Rich Imaging
Victor Salama, Executive Director, GNEC
Join us at the Timberlake Charles Community Empowerment Center, 520 Main Street, Suite 1B, East Orange, NJ, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, May 14, 2026 for sips, snacks, and celebration — because the future is all of us!
We'll spend that entire week (May 11–15) sharing stories, spotlighting 40 years of impact, and unveiling something exciting for the future of Greater Orange. You won't want to miss it! We will also screen the awards live online for those who want to join from home.
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As a sponsor for the HANDS Community Leadership Awards, you celebrate the leaders changing lives and invest in our work to uplift Essex County through safe and affordable housing, economic opportunities, and community engagement.
Learn more about Corporate and Local Business sponsorship and/or reach out to development@handsinc.org.