Ana Garcia-Doyle

Ana Garcia-Doyle

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UNA-Chicago Honors One Earth Film Fest

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UNA-Chicago Honors One Earth Film Fest

The United Nations Association-Greater Chicago Chapter (UNA-Chicago) honored One Earth Film Fest, among others, on Wednesday, Oct. 23, at International House on the University of Chicago Campus.

In response, Film Festival Director Ana Garcia-Doyle wrote: "The Festival is working at the nexus of ecology and equity, and has been intentional about addressing these and myriad other topics that intersect with the environment. With special missions for engaging youth and new, diverse, and hard-to-reach audiences -- the Festival's Young Filmmakers Contest is open once again to young filmmakers across the country, and its venues will once again include screenings and events from Hyde Park to Oak Park, from Uptown to Englewood, and from Cook County to Kane County."

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Join Us! 'I Can Fly' Youth Program Graduation & Zero Waste Block Party

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Join Us! 'I Can Fly' Youth Program Graduation & Zero Waste Block Party

Green Community Connections was pleased to partner with so many incredible partners for its inaugural I Can Fly Youth Leadership Program this summer. Learn about I Can Fly! See photos from the program, review the program backgrounder, and meet the wonderful partners and supporters who made it all possible.

"I Can Fly" Youth Leadership Program, Summer 2017

"I Can Fly" Youth Leadership Program, Summer 2017

Green Community Connections, One Earth Film Festival, and its partners are hosting a youth leadership program, "I Can Fly",this Summer. High school youth living in the Austin community of Chicago are eligible to apply HERE, through any one of our partnering organizations (Douglass High School, St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Loretto Hospital). Eligible youth must complete THIS APPLICATION FORM and submit it online or in person (instructions here) NO LATER THAN Wed, June 28, 2017. Accepted youth will be notified by the program start date of July 5th.

Immediate Opening for Development Coordinator

Immediate Opening for Development Coordinator

The Development Coordinator will be responsible for leading a comprehensive program to identify, cultivate, and solicit funds to support Green Community Connections (GCC) programs with a primary emphasis on the One Earth Film Festival. This leadership position is responsible for designing and implementing strategies to achieve annual fundraising goals and develop relationships with donors and prospects.

Volunteers Needed to Plan Live Music/Auction Event

Volunteers Needed to Plan Live Music/Auction Event

Join people who care about the environment, films, music, food, and having fun for a good cause. The One Earth Film Festival (OEFF) is planning a Fall 2015 fundraiser with live music and an auction, all kicked off by a short environmental film. The Fundraising Event Committee needs your support to make this a huge success and to raise essential funds for the 5th annual OEFF. Email Melanie Weiss at earthed@comcast.com.

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Green Living: Host a Green Block Party

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With Spring finally "sprung," and the last day of school soon approaching -- neighbors' minds and hearts turn to that annual homage to communal grilling, sidewalk chalk, water fights, and big-and-little-people tricycle races. The Block Party is a sacred thing in many places across the country -- not least in Oak Park and River Forest. Here, block party fun is serious business. And to some local citizens, greening their block parties is seriously cool and important business.  The great news is that the villages of Oak Park and River Forest are both supporting GREEN BLOCK PARTIES this year! Why? Read on for the why's, who's, what's, and how's of green block parties.

Our Green Block Party Guide will give you everything you need to know in order to host your own Green Block Party! Click here for the complete article.