Vision

"What's the use of a house
if you haven't got a tolerable planet to put it on?”
                                -- Henry David Thoreau  

VISION:
CSC strives to create holistic and sustainable community, locally and globally, by inspiring all to discover and nurture their unique giftedness.

MISSION:
CSC exists to foster a learning community, demonstrate models and practices of sustainability and build supportive and durable relationships to educate and inspire all to manifest sustainable community.

OUR VALUES:
The Center for Sustainable Community stands for:

Center for Sustainable Community is dedicated to fostering harmonious relationships that honor and embrace the natural world and humanity.   We join the millions of others on our planet today that are engaged in the discovery and creation of sustainable ways of living… for everyone.

Service
We provide seminars and workshops as well as other educational and experiential events designed by ourselves and others, focusing on areas such as green technology, permanent agriculture (permaculture), holistic health and healing, and the experience of community living.

Conception
Center for Sustainable Community was founded in the Fall of 2001 as a not for profit organization that grew out of the intimate experience of living in the 30 year old, unique community of Stelle, Il.   A handful of us thought it was time to take some of the lessons we had learned and create a vehicle by which we could bring not only our hard won experience to the table, but to also share along side it the experiences and insights of other individuals, groups and communities who resonate with the visions of life enhancing and affirming communities. We aspire to be wise and loving stewards of resources, and work to enhance not just our own lives but the lives of all.  

Context - About the Community of Stelle