The mission of the Advocacy & Outreach Team is to support community gardens as a vehicle for building sustainable communities and enriching the natural ecosystem in Chicago and beyond. We are committed to creating a space where each voice and perspective is appreciated and heard. We support and encourage the participation of every individual. When a problem or issue is identified, the next natural step is outreach. While Chicago’s neighborhood gardens are our immediate focus, we have the potential to engage with other areas through advocacy because many issues affect our larger shared environment. The following are some of our current areas of focus. We invite and encourage everyone to participate! With your help, we can:
- develop and secure resources to create healthier, greener communities.
- increase access to safe water, healthy soil, and compost for gardeners.
- provide a platform to share and address issues that arise in community gardens.
- build awareness about and address city-wide policy issues that affect community gardens.
- work to increase equity and lessen division in community gardening.
- establish beneficial connections between people and/or organizations.
- support the important role of community gardens in the fight against climate change.
Connect with the Advocacy & Outreach Team at advocacy-outreach@chicagocommunitygarden.org