Roots run deep in Glen Ellyn. Let's grow something together.
Grounded in Glen Ellyn brings neighbors together - around Lake Ellyn, downtown at the train platform, on the blocks we all actually live on - to build a community that shows up for itself.
JOIN USOur Mission
We bring Glen Ellyn neighbors together through local events and everyday action that strengthens the community we all share.
Our Vision
A Glen Ellyn where neighbors know each other, show up for each other, and take an active hand in the place they call home.
How We Show Up
We serve.
Practical, welcoming events built around what Glen Ellyn actually needs - not what looks good on a flyer. Show up, help out, meet a neighbor.
We inform.
Local government, schools, taxes, what's actually happening around town - explained clearly, without spin, so neighbors can make sense of the place they live.
We invite.
An open door, not a lecture. A real reason to get involved, and the resources to actually do it.
Who's Behind This
Stefanie Hood
Stefanie Hood is an attorney and mother of two in Glen Ellyn. She is Corporate Counsel for a healthcare provider, where she leads legal, compliance, and HR matters. Outside her legal work, she serves on the board of NAMI DuPage in a leadership role, is a Civic Coach for The Policy Circle, and is PTA President at her children's school. She founded Grounded in Glen Ellyn to bring neighbors together, create opportunities for meaningful connection, and help build a place where people feel they belong.
Grounded in Glen Ellyn is a non-partisan group and is not affiliated with any political parties.