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RCE Greater Portland’s
E4 Sustainability TeamWorks Team
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Explore local E4 sustainability challenges
Identify existing sustainability initiatives
Empower participants to make a difference in their communities
Engage participants in service projects
Foster citizenship
Facilitate reflection
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Improve lives, strengthen communities and advance equity by mobilizing the caring power of people across our metro area.
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Explore core foundations of social problems
Combat cynicism and thought traps
Create Cycles of Hope
Identify ways to participate in sustainable solutions.
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Preserve and share traditional knowledge
View films on Alaskan Native response to climate change
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International and regional RCEs and SDGs
E4: Education, Environment, Economy, and Equity
Creating solutions through regional multi-sector collaboration and service
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11 participants completed the TeamWorks team
Over 575 community members engaged in events
152 hours of volunteer time by TeamWorks participants
7 local sustainability organizations benefitted from projects
Over 600 meals served
75 students and community members screened Wisdom of the Elders films
9 TeamWorks participants and over 400 Comcast employees planted 55 trees, spread 2 tons of mulch, and scrubbed and painted school rooms and hallways at a local elementary school
Over 100 pieces of recycled lumber were de-nailed for re-sale
Two students joined additional TeamWorks teams
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New skills
New knowledge and understanding
Sense of community
Connection to non-profit organizations
Opportunities to take action
Friends
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“It was fun and educational. I had a great time doing all of the different types of activities. Talking to like-minded individuals has a great effect on one’s attitude on being positive about such heavy topics.”
“Our HandsOn Teamworks team helped me learn that I can make a difference in my community.”
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Community-based learning is a powerful educational tool
Builds critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Partnerships between schools and organizations strengthen our communities
Makes teaching more meaningful
Essential to create Cycles of Hope
Replicable model