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Austin Eats

One Earth is one of 26 members of this community-based, food equity group in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago's West Side. Austin Eats’ goal is to create a more resilient food system, through action, learning, justice, and equity and inclusion.

Austin’s 90,000+ residents currently only have two full-time grocery stores, yet it’s the largest neighborhood of Chicago.

Austin Eats is working to build a model that other communities can use. One Earth supports Austin Eats by serving as an active member of the coalition's Food Education team, and leading event-based food education initiatives using our unique awareness-to-action model around the arts for social change.

Green Block Party Programs

If you’re planning a block party for your block, One Earth Local has created a suite of fun and engaging 30-minute programs that are perfect for kids and adults to explore green living. 

We bring all materials and prizes for three “Be A Planet Hero” programs for families with children, centered around native plants, zero waste living, and reducing energy use. 

We also bring cocktails and mocktails and provide a community expert for three “Summer Soiree” programs for adults, centered around native landscaping, electrifying your home, and reducing flooding.

Climate Ready Community Outreach to Oak Park (COOP)

COOP is an outreach and education project around the Village of Oak Park’s Climate Ready Oak Park sustainability plan. COOP is a place where community activists can collaborate and communicate on projects. COOP members post their events on One Earth's calendar and have a google group, as well as monthly meetings.

If you would like your Oak Park community based organization to be a part of COOP, please contact: 
laurie@oneearthcollective.org

Greater West Side Climate Justice Coalition

Greater West Side Climate Justice Coalition is One Earth’s newest initiative, in conjunction with 290 IPO, Bethel New Life and a growing list of partners.

Begun in 2024, this is a coalition of West Side activists and community-based organizations (Ashland Ave to Austin Blvd) that are coming together monthly to identify ways to work together and share resources.

If you would like to join us, please contact laurie@oneearthcollective.org. We are open to anyone working or living on the West Side who wants to build a healthier community. You can also fill out our “Love Letter to the West Side”