Green Community Connections is a network of organizations and individuals passionate about building a sustainable and resilient community. This network grew out of the Green Community Connections – Forum for Sustainability Advocates that was held in September, 2010. Long-term goals of the Green Community Connections network include: facilitate communication and education regarding environmental sustainability promote the green initiatives of organizations and institutions in the community work with Village and local institutions to initiate and support green policies help develop and implement a strong sustainability plan for our area participate in and help enhance the growth of the spirit of “Community” in our area Currently the primary focus of the Green Community Connections network is to develop a communications web for community green initiatives, and to actively support the development of the PlanItGreen Sustainability Plan for Oak Park and River Forest.