Events
Walk For Elijah
Annual Fundraiser for our Elijah Josiah Gilmore (NHS) and Maurice "Mo" Tomlin(BMHS) Norwalk, CT Scholarship fund
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EJ’s H.E.A.R.T Inc was founded to honor the legacy of Elijah "EJ" Gillmore who passed away suddenly at the age of 4 in 2016.
As an organization, EJ’s H.E.A.R.T Inc is dedicated to community and scholarship.
To make this goal a reality, fundraising events, like Walk for Elijah, raise money for a scholarship fund that benefits local students.
As an organization, EJ’s H.E.A.R.T Inc is dedicated to community and scholarship.
To make this goal a reality, fundraising events, like Walk for Elijah, raise money for a scholarship fund that benefits local students.
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Past Events
Check us out below to see what we have been up to!
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October 19th, we hosted our 2nd Annual Reading with H.E.A.R.T, partnership between Norwalk Public Library and Growing Seeds Pre School, LLC . Growing Seeds is the school that our dear Elijah attended for Pre K Learning. This year was special because we choose to read our dear friend and sHERO book, Nia Means Purpose by The Now I Am NIA Foundation, Inc. founder Lavone Roberson.
She wrote about Nia, a fictional character who helps people learn purpose. Lavone died in 2022 after a long battle with ovarian cancer. Lavone was first diagnosed with the disease in 2015. The disease returned in 2018. Read more about her story of triumph and great legacy here |
October 2022
At the Corner hosted the annual Trunk or Treat Event at the SoNo Collection. Special Thanks for the students in NAOP for packing bags and distributing treats to all the kids of our Norwalk Community! |
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September 2022
Norwalk Night Out is a large block party that takes place right outside of Norwalk Police Headquarters. We bring our community members and local business together in an effort to enhance community safety. Many local businesses participate by bringing items to hand out free (tchotchkes) while promoting their businesses, sharing information, and getting to know their neighbors. Stop by and say hi!
Norwalk Night Out is a large block party that takes place right outside of Norwalk Police Headquarters. We bring our community members and local business together in an effort to enhance community safety. Many local businesses participate by bringing items to hand out free (tchotchkes) while promoting their businesses, sharing information, and getting to know their neighbors. Stop by and say hi!
August 2022
Community Day/ Backpack Giveaway
The Now I Am NIA Foundation, Inc. and Norwalk Library as we collect donations and school supplies for our community. over 100 backpacks and school supplies were given away.
Community Day/ Backpack Giveaway
The Now I Am NIA Foundation, Inc. and Norwalk Library as we collect donations and school supplies for our community. over 100 backpacks and school supplies were given away.
Community Day/ Backpack Giveaway
YBI & Human Services Council
July 23,2022
YBI & Human Services Council
July 23,2022
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On May 14th, we hosted a great Stepping Up Sneaker giveaway event at the Carver Center. Where we gave out over 250 pairs of sneakers to families here in Norwalk! These were students who have stepped up lately ! We are talking about good grades/ trophies/ high honors!
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May 2022
The Gallery at SoNo 1420 presents JAHMANE Join us Thursday, May 12 from 6-8pm Meet the Artist @artofjahmane Light Bites: @durtyjerk Music: @digroove7 Limited Edition Vo Vodka + special Vo Vodka bottles painted by @artofjahmane will be up for auction. Benefiting: EJ’s H.E.A.R.T Inc ! What a honor to support a local business and artist! We as an organization were selected to become the beneficiaries of proceeds from this event |
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April, 2022
We would like to share with you some good news! Our Co-executive- Tremain Gilmore was crowned ‘Staff Member of the Month’ at Norwalk High School. Below are the beautiful words shared to the staff at the high school. “We are very excited to introduce Mr. Tremaine(Gil)Gilmore as the Staff Member of the Month for March. Gil is a giant among men and his contributions to NHS and our community cannot be measured. Gil is a wonderful role model and activist whose impact on the lives of young people is truly special: whether mentoring students through his many goodwill initiatives and work such as the Carver Center, fund-raising activities, or his many entrepreneurial endeavors. As the epitome of a professional, Gil is dignified in his work and generous with his time and support of his colleagues and he is always willing to step in as second in charge in Mr. Lewis’ absence. Gil has the innate ability to bring people together and this has been evident through his work in developing the Elijah Gilmore Scholarship Fund in memory of his son. The scholarship is awarded annually to an NHS senior who plans to attend college and displays compassion and commitment for others while being civic-minded.” |
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