December 10, 2024 12:25 amPublished by Viviana Garcia-BlancoComments Off on Space to Grow Advisory Council Launches!
Space to Grow, Chicago’s green schoolyards program, recently launched a community advisory council made up of key representatives from community based organizations from across Chicago. These organizations have made a two-year commitment to supporting Space to Grow. The Space to Grow Advisory Council will strengthen this dynamic program by prioritizing climate resiliency by/for community; bringing... More
April 21, 2023 8:32 pmPublished by Viviana Garcia-BlancoComments Off on Space to Grow recognized by the Biden Administration at the White House Invest in Nature Summit
Healthy Schools Campaign and the Space to Grow partners are honored that the Biden Administration has recognized Space to Grow, Chicago’s green schoolyards program, as an important cross-sector partnership as part of its Earth Day-focused Invest in Nature Summit. You can find the White House readout here. It’s an honor to be recognized along with... More
March 21, 2023 3:28 pmPublished by Viviana Garcia-BlancoComments Off on Supporting Schools Beyond the School Grounds
Healthy Schools Campaign’s (HSC) work to make schools healthier places for all students is guided by the priorities and needs of the entire school community. That means supporting students, teachers, administration and school staff, while also building relationships with parents, caregivers, neighbors and community groups. Kenneth Varner, HSC’s Community Engagement Manager, has been actively working... More
