About US
One Earth Local (formerly Green Community Connections) is a community-based organization founded in the Oak Park and River Forest area that works collaboratively to build a resilient, environmentally sustainable community locally, and to be an environmental leader in the greater Chicago metropolitan area.
Our mission is to develop a deeper understanding of natural systems, build community, and inspire change that promotes sustainability at the family, organizational and public policy levels.
One Earth Local is a local program of One Earth Collective, which harnesses the power of people through vibrant environmental programming that inspires action, facilitates learning, promotes justice, and fosters equity and inclusion to create resilient communities and a healthier planet. Learn more about One Earth Collective.
Web & Social Media Connections
One Earth Local’s website, e-newsletter and social media pages will keep you informed about sustainability initiatives and events in the Oak Park and River Forest area. We also are a resource for tips and ideas that can make your home and way of life more sustainable.
To stay informed and get connected
One Earth Local is what we make it together. Sign up now to stay informed and be involved!
Visit our website: www.greencommunityconnections.org
Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/GreenCommunityConnections
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GCC_Sustain
Donate
Your donations will be gratefully accepted and put to good use! One Earth Collective is a tax-exempt organization under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3). Donations made for the work of One Earth Collective are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.
For questions about donations to One Earth Collective,
please contact Jodi Wine at jodi@oneearthfilmfest.org.
Donations accepted via credit card at this link.
Or send checks payable to:
One Earth Collective
805 Lake Street, #177
Oak Park, IL 60301
Our Board of Directors
Jim Babcock, Co-Founder, Green Community Connections; Core group member, Interfaith Green Network of Oak Park/River Forest. Co-founder of Elmhurst Cool Cities Coalition. Sierra Club member for 20 years.
Betsy Sweeney Backes, Vice President, Huntington National Bank.
Ana Garcia Doyle, Digital Marketing Strategist; One Earth Film Festival Executive Director and Founding Member; Sustainability Consultant, and Trainer/Public Speaker.
Carolyn McCormick, Business Operations Manager for Swati Saxena, Baird & Warner, with more than 10 years of experience in public relations and institutional advancement.
Wendy Walker Williams, Executive Director, Community Partnerships, at the University of Chicago.
Willard O. Williamson, President of Church Council at Windsor Park Lutheran Church in Chicago.
Jodi Rosen Wine, Attorney at Law, Rachlis Duff & Peel LLC.