The Chicago Community Gardeners Association (CCGA) is a gardener-led network that supports and connects community gardens across Chicago. Its mission is to ensure the sustainability and vibrancy of community gardens by providing education, resource distribution, advocacy, and opportunities for collaboration, helping gardens address challenges such as access to land and water, leadership transitions, and community organizing.
Urban agriculture, community gardening, land access for gardens, environmental sustainability, food security, neighborhood green space preservation, and community-based environmental education
Membership dues, donations, and in-kind contributions of gardening supplies and resources
Chicago Excellence in Gardening Awards, University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener program, local community garden networks and partner nonprofits
Non-profit grassroots membership association
