BUILDING COMMUNITY RESILIENCE THROUGH FORESTRY
Our inspiration
what we do
TREE PLANTING & MAINTENANCE
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
CAPACITY BUILDING
2025-2027 PROGRAM Activities
- Identify tree planting spots in 3 priority areas.
- Plant and maintain minimum 60 trees.
- Organize at least 6 community events, educational workshops, and training on the benefits of trees, tree protection, and preservation.
Priority AREAS
2025: Little Palestine (South suburb)
EPA IRA Disadvantaged Communities ID: 170318237031
2026: Skokie (North suburb)
EPA IRA Disadvantaged Communities ID: 170318076002
2027: Chicago Lawn (Southwest Chicago)
EPA IRA Disadvantaged Communities ID: 170316605001
Source: EPA’s Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool
CoNTACT
Team Members:
CEO Layalee Beirat
email: layalee[at]chicagomuslimsgreenteam.org
Program Manager Caroline Williams
email: caroline[at]chicagomuslimsgreenteam.org
IT and Communication Hamdi Hato
email: hamdi[at]chicagomuslimsgreenteam.org