UPCOMING EVENTS
ELLA PITCH DAY
November 14th, 2026 | 11:30 am
At Pitch Day, ELLA Fellows and their mentors will bring their bold ideas to life in a 3-minute pitch, gain real-time feedback from community volunteers to sharpen their proposals. The day culminates with fellows walking away empowered—with clearer goals, concrete next steps, and the confidence to drive change forward.
We are looking for volunteers to support ELLAs as they refine their projects and practice showcasing their ideas to the world! Share your insights, offer constructive feedback, and help ELLA Fellows turn their ideas into actionable plans.
NYC NEW OFFICE OPEN HOUSE
December 4th, 2026 | Nashers Arrive at 4pm, Community Members Arrive at 5:30pm
You are invited to the official opening of Sadie Nash's brand-new NYC office! Join us for an evening of celebration and community as we bring together current Nashers, alumni, and friends of Sadie Nash!
We'll celebrate with a community dinner, ribbon-cutting, and special toasts, along with plenty of opportunities to reconnect with old friends and make new connections.
We can't wait to welcome you to our new space and fill it with the joy and energy of our #NashFam!
PAST EVENTS
SUMMER INSTITUTE SITE VISITS
Site visits offer a powerful opportunity for supporters, partners, and community members to experience the heart of Sadie Nash’s work in action. Held during our Summer Institute, these visits allow guests to witness firsthand how young women and gender-expansive youth explore leadership, feminism, and social justice in dynamic, affirming spaces. Visitors meet Nashers, observe workshops, and engage with our program staff, while gaining an authentic glimpse into the depth and impact of our programming across New York City and Newark.
JOY & LIBERATION 2026
Wednesday, June 3 @ Ascent Lounge
THANK YOU for attending Joy and Liberation 2026!
It was an honor to celebrate our inspiring Joy & Liberation honorees, whose leadership, advocacy, and commitment to justice embody the values we strive to cultivate in every Nasher: Leadership Honoree, Shana Stephenson; our Petticoat Award recipient, Holly Sidford; our Unstoppable Alumna, Rana Abdelhamid; our Community Partner, New York Liberty. Last but not least, thank you to our amazing Nashers Stacey Agordome and Maggie Sarcos for leading such an incredible conversation on the Joy & Liberation stage.
“The Classroom Was Never Neutral” Book Launch
Wednesday, May 6 @ 5 PM at The People’s Forum
Join us for the book launch of Nasher & Youth Board Member Mumtaz Cooper’s "The Classroom Was Never Neutral" this Wednesday, May 6th at The People’s Forum.
This event explores the intersections of education, power, and inequality, and what it means to reimagine learning as a space for justice!
In conversation with incredible SNLP alums and trailblazers Rana Abdelhamid and Ashley Abid, plus two current Nashers sharing their stories, this will be an intergenerational conversation grounded in lived experience, storytelling, and collective vision.
This event is open to the public. For questions, email advancement@sadienash.org
ELLA Final Celebration
Saturday, May 9 @ 1 PM EDT
Girls Write Now Inc, 247 W 37th St #1000, New York, NY 10018, USA
Join us as we celebrate the culmination of the ELLA Fellowship, where Nashers bring bold, community-centered projects to life. Over months of deep learning, collaboration, and action, Fellows have developed initiatives that respond to real needs in their communities. At this event, you’ll hear directly from young leaders as they share their work, their vision, and the impact they are already making.
Siblinghood Academy Final Celebration
Wednesday, May 20 @ 4:30 PM EDT
The People's Forum, 320 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018, USA
Siblinghood Academy is an afterschool program where young people are encouraged to explore their leadership skills and abilities. Join us and celebrate the growth and leadership of Nashers in Siblinghood Academy! Young people have spent the year building community, exploring identity, and developing the confidence to lead in their own lives. This event highlights their voices, creativity, and collective power as they reflect on their journeys and what leadership means to them.
NASH U Decision Day
Saturday, May 16 @ 10 AM EDT
SNLP Newark Office, 24 Commerce St, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
Join us on May 16 as we come together to celebrate Nashers takingtheir next steps beyond high school. Through Nash U, young people have built the tools to navigate college and career pathways on their own terms, and this event is a chance to uplift their choices and the futures they are defining for themselves. Celebrate with us and be part of a community that shows up for young people as they step into what’s next.
Home for Activism: Rooted In Action
RECEPTION
6:00 pm - 8:30pm, January 15, 2026
The Center, 208 W. 13th St, New York, NY 10011
Join us for a night of celebration, fun and reconnection with the Nasher community. We'll provide the DJ, photo booth, refreshments and some nostalgic activities— you bring the Sadie Nash magic! We can't wait to see and celebrate with our alums in the new year.
DAY OF ACTION
10:00 am - 2:00 pm, January 19, 2026
SNLP Newark Office, 24 Commerce St, Suite 1002 Newark, NJ 07102
We are observing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day through a day of service in solidarity with communities affected by the rising cost of basic necessities. We are mobilizing our community to support a winter care package drive for trans and gender-expansive youth through trusted community partners.
All care packages will be assembled by the SNLP team with the support of volunteers and distributed in partnership with community-based organizations supporting trans and gender-expansive youth. We hope you will join us and show up for our community this winter.
ELLA Fellowship Pitch Day
December 13 | 10:45 AM – 1:30 PM
At Pitch Day, ELLA Fellows share their bold ideas in a 3-minute pitch, receive real-time feedback from community volunteers, and refine their projects with confidence and clarity. It’s an inspiring day that highlights the brilliance of young women and gender-expansive leaders driving change. We'd love to have you and/or some colleagues join and give feedback at this event.
Nash U College Essay Support
December 6 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | VIRTUAL
We are seeking 2–4 dedicated volunteers to support Nashers as they navigate the college application process. Volunteers will work one-on-one with students, offering personalized feedback to help them revise and strengthen their personal statements and supplemental essays. If you’re passionate about educational access, mentorship, and uplifting young leaders, we’d love to have you join us in this impactful opportunity.