[Communications] New Language for the website: Outreach & Advocacy

[Lorraine Kells]

Julie,

In October we worked on new language for the website for Outreach &
Advocacy.  These are critical changes as everything currently on the
website is confusing or not accurate. It still describes Membership

The team is  *Outreach & Advocacy Team*
*the new email is *outreach_advocacy at chicagocommunitygarden.org

TEAM PURPOSE
The mission of the Outreach & Advocacy 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

Please read this and respond with your edits Julie, so the website can
accurately list your committee, its mission and how to contact your team.

Lorraine
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