Chicago

Rooftop Revolution

Green roofs are more than aesthetics; they symbolize a city’s potential for sustainability, health, and resilience. Can we harness ingenuity to revitalize urban landscapes and foster a movement that transforms communities, sparking a global conversation about greener cities? This is the journey of two women who are at the forefront of the Rooftop Revolution.

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Swift Intervention

Imagine opening your front door and seeing nothing but water. You knew a storm was coming but you never imagined it would be this bad. You climb to high ground, but relief is temporary. Then you hear it. The reverberations of a small water-craft coming towards you. But it’s not the Coast Guard or National Guard. It’s not even FEMA or law enforcement. It’s a neighbor – someone from your community – in their recreational motorboat. And they’re here to rescue you. This is the Cajun Navy, and our story starts here.

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Target

For one man during COVID, his local park offered a virus-safe place to share time and camaraderie with others where few places existed. Armed with a frisbee and a few new friends, he found a calling to serve his diverse community in need of good clean (and green) fun. It’s called Target and our story starts here.

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Sweetie

Champale Anderson wasn’t raised with wealth but she remembers goodness around her.   Today she is that most important person to her north St. Louis neighborhood.  Most notably, she is a champion for the children who call Penrose home.  And lucky for them – there is so much more to her mission than food.  It’s called…

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