SWAG Community Impact Awards Gala 2026

Join us at NOIR for an evening of community, fun, and purpose as we raise funds for Students With Academic Growth (S.W.A.G.), an organization dedicated to empowering youth and strengthening our local communities through education, mentorship, and athletic serivces.

S.W.A.G. was founded with a clear vision: to facilitate youth and community activities that support public education, promote positive development, and help rebuild and strengthen communities. Through thoughtfully designed youth programs, S.W.A.G. delivers curriculum-based initiatives developed in collaboration with experienced staff and local educational institutions, ensuring students receive age-appropriate, academically grounded support.

Beyond student programming, S.W.A.G. believes that strong families create strong students. Their parent-led initiatives provide access to financial education, job training resources, community engagement opportunities, and essential support services that extend learning beyond the classroom and into everyday life.

This fundraiser directly supports:

• 📚 Youth academic enrichment and educational programming
• 🤝 Community rebuilding and positive development initiatives
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Parent involvement programs, including financial education and job training
• 🌱 Long-term student success through supplemental education and deterrent programs

Your ticket purchase helps create real, measurable impact—supporting students, families, and communities while enjoying a great night out at the brewery.

Your ticket grants you access to a full evening (6pm-10pm) of great food, great drinks, and an even greater cause—supporting S.W.A.G. (Students With Academic Growth).

Each ticket includes:

🍹 Full Craft Bar
Enjoy a full craft bar experience featuring beer, wine, and cocktails throughout the event.

🍽️ Catered Caribbean-Inspired Dinner
A thoughtfully curated menu celebrating bold flavors and comfort classics:

• Jerk Chicken Thighs – Bone-in chicken thighs marinated in traditional jerk seasoning and char-grilled
• Char-Grilled Jumbo Shrimp – Garlic & herb seasoned, flame-grilled
• Rasta Pasta – Penne pasta tossed in a house-made cream sauce with bell peppers and Caribbean spices
• Fried Plantains – Savory, oven-roasted and perfectly caramelized
• Caribbean Mango Slaw – Shredded cabbage, carrots, fresh mango, and lime vinaigrette
• Hot Honey Cornbread – Savory cornbread finished with a drizzle of Mike’s Hot Honey

All food and beverages are included with your ticket.

Your ticket also includes a full evening of entertainment and recognition as we celebrate the people making a real impact in our community.

🎧 Live DJ Entertainment
Enjoy music throughout the night from a live DJ, creating a vibrant, celebratory atmosphere while you eat, drink, and connect.

🏆 Special Community Impact Awards
During the evening, we will proudly present Community Impact Awards honoring individuals whose leadership, service, and dedication have helped uplift youth and strengthen our community:

• Keith Pierce
• Oliver "Fly" Tubman
• Waith Mitchell
• Nikky Williams Ricketts

These awards recognize individuals who embody the mission and values of S.W.A.G. (Students With Academic Growth)—championing education, mentorship, and positive community development.

This will be an inspiring moment of reflection, gratitude, and celebration, reminding us why this work—and this night—matters.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Foolproof Brewing Company Connecticut, 800 Union Avenue, Bridgeport, United States

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