Seven Generations Ahead

“Program Service Expenses 3,696, Grants and allocations 28,830, Revenue 0 Zero Waste Ambassadors - SGA implements Zero Waste Ambassadors, a program which works with students, parents, and school staff to a increase recycling b eliminate specific waste sources and c convert food scraps to compost toward the goal of producing zero waste. Zero Waste Ambassadors educates students, teachers, and school staff about the rationale and strategies for moving toward generating zero waste, while supporting direct implementation of operations-based strategies, training, and communications. SGA works with other local community institutions to support food scrap collection/composting initiatives, funding acquisition, and strategy implementation to support zero waste goals”

“Program Service Expenses 14,034, Grants and allocations 44,534, Revenue 0 IL Food Scrap Coalition Through the Illinois Food Scrap Coalition SGA designed and is implementing the Food Scrap Composting Challenges and Solutions in Illinois project. The Coalition has conducted national research and multi stakeholder statewide forums to inform a report to the Illinois General Assembly that will influence the states policies and create a more efficient and cost effective statewide composting infrastructure.”

“Program Service Expenses 2,170, Grants and allocations 47,781, Revenue 0 Healthy Communities As rising obesity rates bring alarming health and economic effects, Seven Generations Ahead SGA employs strong partnership and facilitation skills to convene community stakeholders, build networks and support collaborations that achieve healthy eating and active living goals. SGA capabilities include Creating effective coalitions of public, private and community sector institutions, Driving implementation projects that improve community health, Engaging community residents and leaders in strategic planning and implementation and Developing success indicators and report card models”