Clean Air. Healthy Lungs. Tobacco-free Communities.
We are dedicated to advocating for clean air and healthy lungs in the Sacramento Region, championing community-driven solutions to combat air pollution and tobacco use. Our impact is rooted in empowering youth, advancing equitable access to clean transportation, and fostering healthier environments through education and policy change.
SacBreathe's mission is to improve lung health in the Sacramento Region by advocating for cleaner air, cleaner transportation, and increased health education.
From initiatives like Our Community CarShare and school food waste recycling programs to youth-led climate action projects and tobacco-free campaigns, we are building a future where every breath is a step toward well-being. Explore how our collaborative efforts are shaping a healthier, more sustainable Sacramento Region.
5
Communities
monitored for air quality and health impacts through local partnerships and research initiatives.
650+
Households
gained free access to electric vehicles through the Our Community CarShare program.
117.56
Tons of food scraps
diverted from Sacramento County.
Areas of Impact
Our work centers around protecting public health, advancing community well-being, and supporting local leadership. Here's where we make the greatest impact:
Lung Health
We collaborate with healthcare professionals and community members to enhance the quality of life for individuals with asthma and COPD. Our Lung Health Collaborative offers education, screenings, and resources to support better breathing throughout the Sacramento Region.
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Breathe is dedicated to interacting with the Sacramento community and building relationships with the people we are helping.
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Every year, SacBreathe holds a contest asking students in middle and high school to make an original smoke and tobacco free Public Service Announcement (PSA) to support community and peer-to-peer education.
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The Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is open to anyone 14-19 years old living in Sacramento Conty who are interested in joining SacBreathe’s efforts in education, policy, advocacy, and research. Membership applications for the 2023-2024 academic year are now available!
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A project from Breathe California Sacramento Region and Truth Initiative to analyze and reduce the impact of tobacco depictions in media. Become a youth or young adult volunteer today!
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SacBreathe’s Smoke Free Sacramento Project is focused on protecting Sacramento County residents from secondhand and thirdhand smoke in outdoor worksites, parks, and recreation areas, and in multi-unit housing by educating the community and advocating for policies that protect lung health.
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SacBreathe supports a tobacco-free community, but we know quitting can be hard. We are here to help start your quitting journey today.
Tobacco Prevention & Control
Our initiatives aim to reduce tobacco use and exposure through youth engagement, policy advocacy, and public education. Programs like the Youth Advisory Board and Smoke-Free Sacramento Project empower communities to promote tobacco-free environments.
Air Quality
We advocate for cleaner air by promoting sustainable transportation, waste reduction, and community-led monitoring. Projects such as Our Community CarShare and Sacramento Neighborhoods Activating on Air Quality (SNAAQ) engage residents in efforts to improve air quality and public health.
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Are you passionate about the environment? Are you a dedicated environmental advocate? Bursting with ideas but lacking the funds to kickstart your project? Your search ends here! We’re seeking enthusiastic youth aged 15-24 to lead climate change projects in the City of West Sacramento and the Yolo County region to make a tangible difference in our communities.
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Our Community CarShare is a community pilot program by the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District designed to bring electric vehicles to people in a diverse range of communities.
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Methane emissions from landfills account for about 14% of all toxin emissions in the US. Our Food Waste Recycling Program aims to cut down on these emissions and educate future generations to continue the work.
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The Cleaner Air Partnership (CAP) is a unique collaboration between Breathe California Sacramento Region, the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Valley Vision.
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At Breathe, our air quality policy is guided by our Clean Air Agenda. Conceptualized in 2002, this ongoing agenda keeps Breathe on track as we make progress.
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At Breathe, we continue to monitor the effects wildfire smoke is having on air quality. We strive to bring you information regarding wildfire smoke and how to prepare for it.
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Through CARB’s Community Air Protection Program, project partners Valley Vision, WALKSacramento, Breathe CA Sacramento Region, and Green Tech Education have recently placed 21 Clarity Node-s air quality monitors in the Old North Sacramento/Norwood and Oak Park neighborhoods to empower residents to monitor their air, understand how air quality impacts health, and develop a plan to reduce exposure to air pollution.
How You Can Help
Want to join us in our mission for cleaner air and healthy lungs? Click below to send us a message about your interests and availability. We have seasonal and year-round opportunities for volunteer engagement in addition to ongoing financial support.
