Upcoming Events
Improving air quality and lung health across Southern California requires collaboration. Breathe Southern California works with public agencies, healthcare organizations, community groups, foundations, and businesses to build healthier communities together.
East LA Asthma Education Workshop – Lessening Asthma Triggers
Discover practical ways to reduce asthma triggers and create healthier environments at this free Spanish-language workshop in East LA.
LA County Emergency Response Team Health Fair
reathe Southern California will participate in a community health fair alongside YMCA and LA County partners to promote health education and community wellness.
Our team is scheduled to provide health screenings and an educational presentation to help community members learn more about respiratory health and available resources.
Join us in supporting healthier communities through education, prevention, and access to health information.
Lung Power Workshop – South LA
Breathe Southern California and LA Care invite community members to join our Lung Power educational workshop at the South LA Community Resource Center.
Learn more about respiratory health, healthy habits, and ways to support your lung health through accessible community education. Our Lung Power workshops help empower individuals and families with practical knowledge for healthier living.
Take charge of your lung health! Join our Lung Power educational workshop in South Los Angeles.
East LA Asthma Education Workshop – Asthma Medication
Understanding asthma medications is an important part of managing respiratory health.
Join Breathe Southern California and LA Care for a free educational workshop focused on asthma medications and their role in asthma management. Participants will learn about the importance of following an Asthma Action Plan and understanding how medications support asthma care.
This workshop will be presented in Spanish.
Learn about asthma medications and the importance of an Asthma Action Plan at our free Spanish-language workshop in East LA.
El Niño Community Capacity Workshop
Stay informed. Be prepared. Protect your community!
Join Breathe Southern California for our El Niño Community Capacity Workshop, a virtual educational session focused on preparing Southern California communities for potential weather-related hazards.
Learn about the impacts of flooding, heavy rainfall, strong winds, landslides, mudslides, extreme heat, and high waves. Participants will also explore emergency preparedness resources, local weather alerts, and ways to stay informed during severe weather events.
Hands in Soil Day | BlueSky LA
Get your hands dirty for a greener LA! 🌱 Join Breathe SoCal, RootDown LA, and Shine LA on October 24 for Hands in Soil Day. Help add fresh soil, plant native plants, and give back to your community.
17th Annual Pacific Coast Lung Health Conference — Day Two
Join Breathe Southern California, the Trudeau Society, and fellow health leaders for Day Two of the 17th Annual Pacific Coast Lung Health Conference. This year’s program explores the connection between environmental health and patient care, featuring keynote speaker John R. Balmes, MD—Professor Emeritus at UCSF and UC Berkeley School of Public Health, and a Physician Member of the California Air Resources Board.
Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
The Goldrich Cultural Center, 100 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Registration: Sign up for the conference
Lung Power: South LA Community Resource Center
Join Breathe Southern California and LA Care at the South LA Community Resource Center for a Lung Power educational workshop! Learn practical ways to support your respiratory health, better understand lung health, and take steps toward healthier living.
This community workshop is part of our ongoing commitment to providing accessible health education and resources to Southern California communities.
Volunteers Needed: California Elementary School Garden Build
Join Breathe Southern California, California Elementary School, and our community partners for a morning of hands-on volunteering! Together, we’ll build garden planters, mix soil, and plant vegetables to create a welcoming garden for California Elementary students.
Saturday, September 26, 2026
8:00–11:00 a.m.
California Elementary School
1111 N. California Ave., La Puente, CA 91744
This free event is open to the public. Space is limited, so register today at bit.ly/4yuQE3T
Free Community Air Purifier Distribution
Breathe Southern California will distribute 300 free air purifiers to eligible households affected by poor air quality. The distribution is open to residents of Boyle Heights, Montebello, East Los Angeles, Monterey Park, Lincoln Heights, Montecito Heights and Highland Park. Limit one air purifier per household while supplies last.
Eligible residents can receive one free air purifier per household while supplies last. Proof of residence is required.
COMMUNITY HABITAT RESTORATION WITH FRIENDS OF BALLONA WETLANDS
Roll up your sleeves to help the Friends restore the last coastal wetland in Los Angeles. Get hands-on experience while learning about urban ecology. The time and effort you put in to clear out invasive vegetation gives our slow-growing native plants room to thrive. Healthy plant life is vital for a healthy ecosystem!
Supporting Lung Health in Our Community
Community members living in Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles are invited to a free community lung health event at Mi Centro. Services will include a lung health workshop, lung-function screenings, air purifier distribution and healthcare-navigation support. All services are free of charge.
Breathe Easier Workshop at LA Care Wilmington
Join Breathe Southern California and LA Care for a free Breathe Easier educational workshop in Wilmington. Community members will learn practical information about lung health, breathing conditions and ways to protect their respiratory health. This workshop is open to the general public.
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Visit Breathe Southern California at the Discovery Cube LA Health Fair! Stop by our table to connect with our team and explore educational resources designed to support healthier lungs and cleaner air for the whole family.
Breathe Easier Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) English
Participants will learn how to manage COPD through medications, healthy lifestyle choices, breathing techniques, and recognizing warning signs that require medical attention. This class will be taught in English.
Air Purifiers Distrubution
Breathe Southern California and the City of Montebello are providing free air purifiers to eligible local households.
Join us on Wednesday, August 5, from 6:00–9:00 p.m. at Montebello City Park, while supplies last.
Residents of Boyle Heights, Montebello, East Los Angeles, Monterey Park, Lincoln Heights, Montecito Heights, and Highland Park are eligible. Please bring proof of residence, such as an ID card or a gas, water, or electricity bill.
Limit one air purifier per household. No registration is required.
Meet Breathe SoCal at Sun Valley’s National Night Out
Breathe Southern California is joining Sun Valley’s National Night Out! Stop by our table to meet the team and learn more about lung health, cleaner air, and the resources available to Southern California communities.
Meet local first responders and connect with neighbors at Sun Valley’s 3rd Annual National Night Out. This free community event will feature family activities, entertainment, community organizations, and food while supplies last. Residents can meet LAPD officers, firefighters, elected representatives, service providers, and local partners working throughout Sun Valley.
Native Planting, Tree planting and Clean Up With Arroyo High and Breathe So Cal
Come have fun with us planting native plants at Arroyo High School's Regenerative Garden.
Veteran Support Initiative Food Distribution
Food assistance, health resources, and respiratory wellness support for veterans and community members.
The Healing Power of Nature
An interactive program that helps children and families explore the benefits of nature for overall health and wellness.
Summer Market in the Park
Stop by for community resources, local vendors, and information on creating a cleaner, healthier future.
PWC Produce Giveaway
Pick up fresh produce and take advantage of free lung health screenings and educational resources.
Breath of Life: Electrify America + Prologis
A family-friendly event featuring health resources, clean transportation education, and community engagement.
Resource Fair with CD2
This family-friendly event honors the women who care for our families while supporting the health of our entire community. Join us for free lung screenings, community resources, free food, air purifier giveaways, and activities for all ages as we come together to promote cleaner air and healthier lives in Sun Valley.
