One Earth One Chance
One Earth One Chance is an environmental nonprofit (501c3 tax exempt, EIN 83-4369288) Here's what you can do to make a difference:
1. Three takeaways -
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Our mission is to think globally and act locally by:
*Growing and maintaining trees and shrubs to reforest urban spaces,
*Removing waste through litter pickup or “plalking” in parks,
*Spreading awareness about sustainable living. Replace single-use items - bottles, paper, shopping bags - with reusable options. Throw litter in trash cans and recycle metal, paper, and plastic per city guidelines.
2. Shop products that are locally sourced and with minimal packaging is.
3. Turn off air conditioning at home, if possible, and harvest rainwater for irrigation.
5. Opt for Meatless days to reduce your carbon footprint and compost food waste.
6. Walk or bike for transportation, if possible and unsubscribe from mailing lists. Climate change is the biggest threat of this century (per Lancet Commission). Every 2 seconds, a forest the size of a football field is destroyed. Trees can reverse environment damage
Climate - Trees stabilize air temperatures, prevent extreme weather
Air - Trees produce O2 and absorb harmful emissions and CO2
Water - Trees reduce runoff and retains table, water scarcity is looming
Soil - Trees improve soil conditions, prevent erosion and depletion
Species - Endangered animals, birds and bees can cohabit with humans, less disease, physical/mental health
Good and bad - Amazon is not a carbon sink/ emitter, Costa Rica, Chernobyl
Reforestation is cheap, available and something we can get involved with. Our primary focus is to reforest our community spaces and protect the health of people, nature, and our Earth. It takes $250 to plant a tree with irrigation laid in to ensure they have suitable care after planting. We raise funds for tree planting through community “art”reach events, individual donors and match donations. Your tax-deductible donation will directly support our tree planting projects. Environmental health and human health are interconnected
2. Ecosystem alterations affect inhabitants and their air, water, food, and shelter
3. Reverse this by growing the green, saying no to plastic and conserving resources
Volunteers (including youth) can get involved in the following projects
Tree Planting - We have completed 2 plantings in Spring 2023 and plan 2 more in April, followed by 4 plantings in Fall 2023
Awareness - Write vlogs and blogs to raise awareness about sustainable living
Fundraising events - We hold Yoga, Dance, Art, Cooking, and other "Art" reach events, for which we need volunteers, to raise funds for our tree planting efforts. On Apr 1, 2023, we are hosting a dance competition (Natyakalar)
Plalking - We organize litter cleanups in Spring and Fall every year to beautify our community in partnership with local Parks & Recreation departments. Green Merchandise - We set up tables with green merchandise, such as water bottles, bento boxes, grocery and produce bags, and t-shirts for sale, at public events, to raise funds for tree planting. Corporate Fundraising - Individual donors also request Corporate Match and Grants to scale our fundraising efforts. For more details contact us at
Phone: (469) 443-8626
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/1Earth1Chance
Website: http://tinyurl.com/oneearthonechance
Instagram: https://instagram.com/_oneearthonechance?igshid=Zjc2ZTc4Nzk=
08/19/2026
🌿 SAVE THE DATE: 09/12/26! 🌿
Mark your calendars! We are excited to announce our upcoming BioBlitz on Saturday, September 12, 2026, hosted right here at Treetops in collaboration with TRWD - Tarrant Regional Water District, One Earth One Chance, and GROW North Texas!
What is a BioBlitz?
It’s a hands-on event where community members, scientists, and nature lovers team up to find, identify, and record as many species of plants, animals, insects, and fungi as possible in a specific area - our sprawling 22 acre campus. It gives us a vital snapshot of our local ecosystem’s health and biodiversity.
We will be inviting Master Naturalists and volunteers from across the region to help us survey and document the grounds at Treetops!
📌 Registration and full event details are forthcoming! For now, lock in the date on your calendar and keep an eye on our page for upcoming announcement links.
08/12/2026
Event: Green Citizen Webinar: Low-Impact, Zero Waste Living
Time: 2 - 3 pm
Green Citizen micro-learning stimulates important beginner-level conversations about sustainability. This month, we present the topic "Beyond the Lawn: Ecoscaping".
Sustainable landscaping balances aesthetic appeal with environmental responsibility. Traditional turf grass lawns and hardscaping materials dominate the market and ecoscaping comprises less than 10% of residential and commercial landscaping. Practices like permaculture, xeriscaping and native gardening create self-sustaining, biodiverse ecosystems that work with nature rather than against it.
The session includes a presentation by youth moderators Shreya Madhu and Nimisha Choudhary, and, an interview with experts Paulette Platko and Mary Abercrombie. A suggested donation of $5 would be greatly appreciated to fund tree planting.
Register here: https://www.oneearthonechance.org/events
Join here:
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🔊🔉Hello OEOC Community,
We are looking for volunteers !
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08/03/2026
Our Volleyball Skills Camp Fundraiser was a great success! Thank you to all the players, parents, and volunteers who helped make a difference.
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Together, we supported young athletes in preparing for school tryouts while raising funds for One Earth One Chance and its mission of sustainability.
One community. One purpose. One Earth. One Chance
07/30/2026
This Summer of year 2026 is bringing
To Get Ready for Volleyball Skills Camp!!
Join our Volleyball Skills Camp hosted by a former club player and build confidence on the court!
📅 August 2, 2026
⏰ 7:00–9:00 PM
📍 Net Results
💲 Only $20
Learn serving, passing, defense, setting, and hitting fundamentals—all while supporting One Earth One Chance.
Green Citizen Speaker Series: Low-Impact, Zero Waste Living 🌍
Originally presented on July 25, 2026
Small choices can create a big impact. In this inspiring session, we explored how everyday actions can help reduce our environmental footprint and move toward a more sustainable future.
♻️ In this webinar, we discussed:
✨ The core principles of zero waste living
✨ Practical and budget-friendly ways to reduce waste
✨ Alternatives to single-use plastics
✨ Reducing food waste through mindful choices
✨ Sustainable consumption, ethical living, and environmental justice
Featuring youth moderators Neybia Hernandez and Rachel Park , along with sustainability experts Karen Chambers and Adriana Kao from usefull Refillery (), this conversation highlights how small, consistent changes can help build a healthier and more resilient planet.
🌎 Watch the full webinar here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjVkPN7qgnA&t=579s
Together, we can embrace an imperfectly sustainable lifestyle and make choices that protect our planet for future generations. 💚
07/29/2026
🌿 Park Cleanup Success in Richardson! 🌿
"On July 18, 2026, Earth One Chance, in collaboration with Sigma Alpha Epsilon members and of Richardson community volunteers, did a park cleanup at Breckenridge Park in Richardson, Texas. The event brought together 6 dedicated volunteers who shared a common goal of preserving the beauty of our local environment and promoting community stewardship. During the two-hour cleanup effort, volunteers worked diligently throughout the park to collect litter and debris, helping to create a cleaner and safer outdoor space for visitors and local wildlife. By the end of the event, the team successfully removed 4.2 pounds of trash from the park. The event not only improved the condition of the park but also raised awareness about the importance of responsible waste disposal and the collective role we all play in protecting public spaces.
Together, every piece of litter removed is a step toward a cleaner and greener future. "
07/25/2026
Second Act: Donate Used Items - Summer Back to School Drive
Location : [email protected]
Time : Aug 1st - Aug 31st
Give gently used items that you no longer need, a new life, by donating them! We can reduce landfill waste and raise funds for tree planting through sales, rentals and swaps:
*Clothes (linen, cotton, silk, wool, denim, coats, socks)
*Home (ceramic, glass, cookware, utensils, bowls, vases, containers, bottles, pots, mirrors, pictures, lamps, baskets, blankets)
*Other (decor, favors, books, electronics, laptops, toys, plants, seeds, produce, packaged food, soap, oil, makeup)
For Donation Receipt, Pickup/ Dropoff Coordination or Questions: Email [email protected]
07/22/2026
Green Citizen micro-learning stimulates important conversations about sustainability. This month, we present the topic "Low Impact, Zero Waste Living".
Single-use plastics contribute significantly to environmental degradation due to their persistence in the environment, pollution of waterways, and role in greenhouse gas emissions. Help address these challenges by replacing disposable items with reusable alternatives and adopting practices such as repurposing materials. Individual actions, when combined across communities, play a vital role in creating lasting environmental change.
It includes a presentation on the topic by youth moderators Mahi Gangal and Ashika Vinjamaram, fand a panel with experts Karen Chambers and Adriana Kao. A suggested donation of $5 would be greatly appreciated to fund tree planting.
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