One Earth One Chance
Restore a clean, green and sustainable planet
A Silent Crisis
On a summer afternoon in Dallas, the temperature can swing 12°F depending on which neighborhood you are standing in.
That gap is not an accident. Climate change is a threat multiplier, driven by greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels, deforestation, agriculture, and industrialization. Forests fall at 18 football fields a minute. Half the world's population faces looming water scarcity. 91% of all the plastic ever made was never recycled. Disasters arrive more often, last longer, and hit harder, and 2024 was the hottest year on record and the first to pass 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
DFW now ranks 3rd in the country for growing urban heat islands. The heat is not shared evenly. Neither is the shade.
About One Earth One Chance
One Earth One Chance was founded in 2019 to meet human-caused climate change where it actually lands: in Texas neighborhoods, parks, and schools. We raise awareness, bring citizens into collective action, and conserve the state's natural resources for the generations who will inherit them.
The work is carried out by the people who live here. Volunteers plant the trees, staff and lead the cleanups, and show up to teach the workshops. Every program starts local and stays local, built around the neighborhoods carrying the heaviest share of the damage.
We are a registered 501(c)(3) environmental nonprofit based in Parker, Texas.
Our Approach
01 — Programmes
Our approach combines practical environmental action, sustainability education, and meaningful community collaboration to address today's environmental challenges. Through innovative programmes, youth engagement, technology, and strategic partnerships, we empower individuals and communities to adopt sustainable practices, reduce environmental impact, and create lasting change for a greener, healthier, and more resilient future.
Grow Together and Cleanup:
Restore urban forests, native habitats, and community spaces through tree planting, conservation, and cleanups.
Second Act and Upcycling:
Advance zero waste through reuse, recycling, donations, and creative upcycling to keep materials out of landfills.
PartnerConnect and Artreach:
Unite businesses, academia, nonprofits, and communities through strategic partnerships and creative environmental outreach.
02 — Education
Green Ambassador Certificate:
Equip youth with expert-led sustainability education, certifications, and competitions to prepare for green careers and entrepreneurship.
Green Citizen and Practitioner:
Empower youth through climate education, professional networking, and competitions that turn innovative ideas into climate solutions.
Ecopedia:
Make sustainable living effortless with AI-powered waste sorting, local disposal guidance, and practical green resources.
Climate Conference and Entrepreneurship Competition:
Turn sustainability knowledge into action through accessible micro-learning, expert-led sessions, and advanced environmental training.
2026 Goals
Implement grassroots initiatives and tangible actions that mitigate climate change, contribute to the health of our planet, and build resiliency in the community:
Green:
Plant 400+ native trees and plants yearly in disadvantaged DFW schools and neighborhoods.
Clean:
12 litter cleanups yearly, driving waste reduction, recycling, and composting awareness.
Sustain:
150+ certifications yearly through our UT Dallas partnership, via workshops, webinars, and competitions.
Cumulative Impact
Scaling that work into a plan is what 2026 looks like: three commitments, each built on what already works.
$333K
Raised
8,500
Native Plantings
12.8m sq.ft.
Canopy expanded
153M lbs.
CO2 removed
20.5K
Volunteer hours
2800 lbs
Waste diverted to landfills
ACT Principles
The results come from a method, not luck. We call it ACT: commitment through tree planting, awareness through hands-on cleanups, and training grounded in the latest research.
Engage:
Thought leadership, hands-on volunteer events, and inspiring the next generation of youth changemakers.
Empower:
Train-the-trainer with universities, plus outreach to community organizations and business sponsors.
Enable:
Workshops, entrepreneurship competitions, and an AI-driven technology platform for community adoption.
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