South Coast AQMD continued its commitment to giving back to the communities we serve through our employee volunteer program, Working with Communities, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity International (Habitat). In April, in observance of Cesar Chavez Day of Remembrance and National Volunteer Month, South Coast AQMD volunteered for two projects including one for a family in Coachella and one to provide transitional housing near downtown Riverside.

South Coast AQMD volunteers and community members worked together to conduct much needed maintenance and install drought tolerant landscaping to reduce water usage for a family in Coachella. Additionally, volunteers partnered with Habitat in Riverside to complete the building of Mulberry Village a transitional housing project to assist individuals experiencing homelessness. These efforts were motivated by South Coast AQMD’s commitment to make a difference in environmental justice communities.

For more information on Working with Communities, please email volunteer@aqmd.gov.