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.