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 new 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.

2023 Events

Playhouse Build Program

South Coast AQMD, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles, will hold a three-day Playhouse Build event at South Coast AQMD Headquarters. This will be an opportunity for employees to collaborate through creativity and teamwork in painting and assembling eleven (11) playhouses. Completed playhouses will be donated to schools, early childhood education centers, and nonprofit organizations with a focus in AB 617 and environmental justice communities.

Unleash your creativity and submit your design for an inspiring playhouse! Your design submission may find its home in a designated AB 617 or another environmental justice community. Stay tuned for more details.

Playhouse Build Dates
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Thursday,  November 2, 2023
Friday, November 3, 2023 (Playhouse Showcase)

Check back for updates and/or sign-up for notifications at www.aqmd.gov/sign-up, and select “Events.”

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Prior Events:

Saturday, May 20, 2023

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

Saturday, April 29, 2023

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

Saturday, April 1, 2023

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

Saturday, January 28, 2023

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

Saturday, January 21, 2023

• 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 volunteer@aqmd.gov.

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