“Pushing boundaries not only increases resilience but can lead to greater creativity”
“Oberlin is a really creative community”
“Ben Franklin is a place that the town relies on, and that I came to love right away”
“Through Girls in Motion I’ve gotten to know the families better, which makes me feel connected to the town”
“Sustainability means freedom, some kind of peace of mind, and that sense of satisfaction that you’re contributing to the whole world”
“It is important for kids of all ages to engage in sustainable habits because it is preparing them for what they should be doing in the future”
“I think it is wonderful anytime there is a concerted effort to increase awareness and promote environmental action”
“Ecolympics shows that people from all over, working together, can have an impact”
“Ecolympics is about what we can do at home and how we can all be involved in the community”
“Teachers in Oberlin City Schools inspired me everyday. Their optimism and willingness to discuss important issues with their students fills me with hope for our future”
“Even if you are not feeling great, if you smile at a customer and they smile back it makes you feel better”
“The Oberlin community has invested in its K-12 education, and knows the benefits of teaching young people the principles of positive action”
“The main goal of Girls in Motion is to collaborate and foster a community of support for the girls”
“I think that's the biggest impact we can have; small efforts can make a big difference!”
“Lower-income communities are disadvantaged in access to technology. It’s inspiring that the Oberlin community organized to distribute computers and get internet access”
“Building community is about bringing everybody together”
“Positive change is not immediate; change is a gradual process”
“99.9% of the residents have the goal of making sure that this planet is here for our children and grandchildren”
“How cool would this be: you grow up here and go to college in some big city, and people find out you're from ‘Oberlin’ and instead of it being this small town that no one knows, it’s the town that paved the way for the country to become more sustainable”
“It's good to be a part of a community”