On September 13, 2025, South Coast AQMD’s
Working with Communities (WWC) volunteer
program teamed up with Habitat for Humanity of
Orange County in Santa Ana for a fulfilling day of service.
Volunteers came together at 1921 West Washington Avenue
to assist with the construction of three residential buildings
that will provide six affordable for-sale units. Each home
will feature three bedrooms, two baths, a living room,
kitchen and an attached two-car garage.
Looking ahead, on October 11, 2025, WWC will partner
with Habitat for Humanity of San Gabriel Valley to assist
with significant home repairs in the El Sereno community,
a neighborhood in East Los Angeles. The El Sereno Project
will include substantial renovations to 15–25 homes that
have long been vacant and boarded up.
These properties—1- or 2-bedroom homes—will be
made available for purchase by income-eligible, first-time
homebuyers in households of 1–4 people.
Rounding out the fall season of service, WWC will join
Habitat for Humanity Riverside in November to paint the
exterior of a home for a family in need of assistance.
Through these projects, volunteers gain valuable hands-on
experience in home construction and repair—such as the
application of low-VOC paint—while making a meaningful
impact in support of families seeking safe, affordable
housing.
To see highlights from past events and learn more, visit the
Working with Communities webpage.