GREEN Community Schools is the MGR Foundation’s approach to implementing and integrating green education to underserved students. GCS creates long-term holistic partnerships between schools; parents; community residents; local institutions; local, regional and national educational; and environmental resources in order to promote environmental awareness and fully integrate sustainable practices in local communities. To accomplish these outcomes, the MGR Foundation partners with selected urban high schools in high-need areas to become the hub of environmental activity and social justice in the lives of their community members.

GREEN Community Schools represents the joint vision of the MGR Foundation and life-long environmentalist, Jayni Chase. The MGR Foundation has been working in community development and education since 2001. The MGR Foundation has designed, developed and implemented a wide array of unique programs and services targeting society’s most deserving citizens.

Jayni Chase has over 20 years of experience with Green education and environmental community action. She is tirelessly dedicated to providing underserved communities with the tools and resources necessary to create healthy learning environments and greener neighborhoods. The combined experience of Jayni Chase and the MGR Foundation has proven to be a powerful force for positive change.

Phil Koch
Executive Director
phil@mgrf.org
773-313-0075 ex. 126

Adam Kessel
GCS Chicago Program Director
Al Raby High School (CPS)
adam@mgrf.org
773-313-0075 ex. 121

Ashley Mueller
GCS Minneapolis Program Director
Edison High School (MPS)
ashley@mgrf.org
773-313-0075 ex. 122

Amelia Gulling
GCS Las Vegas Program Director
Western High School (CCSD)
agulling@mgrf.org
773-313-0075 ex. 119