About

photo by: Andy Cook

GOforChange has a big vision for a community that is life-affirming in all senses. That said, it’s important not to get too hung up on the dream, and forget about acting. Thich Nhat Hanh put it best when he said, "After seeing, there must be acting. Otherwise, what’s the use of seeing?"

We are here to create a movement that helps ordinary people contribute to the sustainability of the planet in powerful, life-changing ways. We are here to teach people how to live an abundant, creative, joyful life without fossil fuels. And change begins with information.

GOforChange’s 14 Tenets of Lasting Change. Change is . . . . .

• initiated and steered by vision
• a design problem
• locally focused
• incremental
• measurable
• inclusive
• creative
• strategic
• practical
• a way to open new doors
• social
• personal
• a daily practice
• joyous and fun

The Power of One

You are part of a network; actually, a network of networks. You live, work, shop, play, transport, learn, interact, and rest within these networks. Every action you take is connected to many other people, businesses, energies, living things. You have a LOT of power! GOforChange is here to help you effectively harness that power for the greater good of ALL.

The Power of Every One

We don’t mean for you to do this all by yourself. That’s the beauty of networks! There’s a great Ethiopian proverb that says, "When spiders unite, they can tie up a lion." Once you get started, your actions will ripple through all your networks, you will hook your friends, family and associates, and touch the lives of people you have never met.

How to GOforChange

We bring you articles that will expand your awareness of the issues , profiles of businesses that are earth- and people-friendly; how-to’s (such as, make your own compost bin ); inspirational musings ; and a calendar of events , educational and volunteer opportunities in our own region. The GOforChange network is expanding and will soon feature information about other regions in the U.S. Let us know if you’d like to head up your local node of the GOforChange network.

We have an exciting new program coming up called, "Your EcoBlueprint: Three Keys to Transform Your Life and Work ." You provide your vision and goals; we provide the strategies, access to experts, and a supportive community.