Breathe California works to help people lead healthier lives and help communities become healthier places to live.

Through direct service, advocacy and research we affect individual, institutional and community change for better breathing and better living.


"Because breathing
shouldn't be
a struggle or a risk"

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Thursday, May 30 | Monterey Plaza Hotel | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Breathe California Central Coast's 3rd annual Clean Air Awards will focus on positive initiatives that are being taken to reduce global warming and air pollution. Winners will be recognized at the Clean Air Awards Reception in Monterey.

Amy Zimpfer, Associate Air Division Director, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9, will deliver the Keynote Address: "Advances in Air Quality: The Federal Perspective."

The deadline for Clean Air Awards Nominations
is 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 30th.

RSVP BY MONDAY, MAY 27th.

California is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of air pollution and warmer temperatures. Increased temperatures caused by global warming will exacerbate air pollution, increasing the rates of asthma, respiratory and other lung related ailments. It's important to acknowldege the important work that is being done to combat climate change and reduce air pollution in the business, governmental, educational and non-profit sectors. Our 2013 awards will recognize some of those who are leading the way in these important efforts.

Learn more about the 2013 Clean Air Awards

Better Breathers Class
Wednesday, March 20

Better Breathers Classes provide support and education for COPD patients and their families, offer opportunities for those with lung disease to learn more about their condition and teach strategies to improve breathing and quality of life. The classes also offer a comfortable setting in which participants can share their own experiences and concerns about coping with lung illness.

Learn More about upcoming Better Breathers Classes.


IN THE MEDIA:
Breathe California Central Coast

Fights Childhood Asthma

Child with AsthmaBreathe California Central Coast’s Asthma Educators teach children to take control of their asthma leading to an overall 90% reduction in asthma-related hospitalizations and ER visits in program participants.

The Monterey Herald recently featured a story about the work Maria Elena Manzo, Breathe California Program Director, is doing to help families with asthma. Read the article on pages 11-12 of the Monterey Herald's "Health Matters" special section.

For more information on our asthma programs, click link to asthma program page.