South Coast AQMD has created an employee volunteer service program, Working with Communities, in support of the agency’s commitment to improve local and regional air quality and make a difference in environmental justice communities throughout our four-county jurisdiction.  

This partnership between South Coast AQMD and Habitat for Humanity International brings together our employees and community partners on volunteer service projects throughout the year. The projects include the installation of climate-resilient and energy-efficient home improvements and in some cases, new construction.

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2024 Events

A Brush with Kindness in Riverside on May 18
South Coast AQMD commemorated Clean Air Month by working together to paint a home in Riverside for a family in need.

For more information contact Cristina Lopez at 909-396-2114 or by email at [email protected].

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Prior Events:

• South Coast AQMD, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles, built and decoratively painted eleven (11) playhouses. Completed playhouses were donated to schools, early childhood education centers, and nonprofit organizations with a focus in AB 617 and environmental justice communities.

• Build Day | Habitat for Humanity, Orange County
  Participated in building two new homes at Lacy Street in the historic French Park neighborhood

• Brush with Kindness | Habitat for Humanity, Riverside
  Participated in building ten New Tiny Cottages for Mulberry Village Housing

• Brush with Kindness | Habitat for Humanity, Coachella Valley
  Participated in a California Drought Tolerant Landscaping & Beautification Project

• Brush with Kindness | Habitat for Humanity, San Bernardino
  Completed restoration of a families’ home by painting the exterior in Highland

• Brush with Kindness | Habitat for Humanity, San Bernardino
  Painted exterior of a families’ home in Highland

• Build Day | Habitat for Humanity, Greater Los Angeles
  Participated in building eight new homes (Isabel Villas) in South Los Angeles

For more information, please email [email protected].

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