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Working with Communities

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

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.


2026 Events 

Project Build in Altadena on January 17 
Volunteers assisted in rebuilding one home and one accessory dwelling unit for a long-time Altadena homeowner whose property was impacted by the Eaton fire. 


2025 Events 

Fall Into Service Project Build in El Sereno on October 11 
South Coast AQMD volunteers continued their commitment to service by providing significant home repairs in the El Sereno community, a neighborhood in East Los Angeles. 

Fall Into Service Project Build in Orange County on September 11 
Assisted with the construction of three residential buildings that will provide six affordable for sale units.  

Community Beautification Project in Coachella Valley on March 29 
In honor of Cesar Chavez Day of Remembrance, volunteers assisted in yard revitalization, landscaping, and general clean-up—all aimed at enhancing the exterior of two homes. 

Leadership Long Beach Community Garden on January 20 
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., volunteers gathered at the Freeman Community Center to help build a garden for youth and residents.  


Prior Events: 

Saturday, June 29, 2024 

  • Build Day | Habitat for Humanity, Greater Los Angeles 
    In honor of World Environment Day, South Coast AQMD helped build 8 homes in the AB 617 Southeast Los Angeles community.  

Saturday, May 18, 2024 

  • Brush with Kindness | Habitat for Humanity, Riverside 
    South Coast AQMD commemorated Clean Air Month by working together to paint a home in Riverside for a family in need. 

Saturday, January 27, 2024 

  • Build Day | Habitat for Humanity, San Bernardino 
    In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., volunteers helped build fencing for two homes in South Coast AQMD's San Bernardino Muscoy AB 617 community.  

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 - Thursday, November 2, 2023 

  • 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. 

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 


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