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WE ARE

Breathe Free

A Lung Health Equity Project of the IE and Coachella Valley

WHAT WE STAND FOR

Clean Air & Smokefree Communities

Advocating for the lung health of our region.

The mission of the American Lung Association is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. We do this through education, advocacy, and research. The Lung Association’s Breathe Free Project champions health equity in the Inland Empire & Coachella Valley with a focus on the Hispanic/Latino & LGBTQ+ communities, working towards a world free from lung diseases because “When You Can’t Breathe Nothing Else Matters.” 

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Clean Air

We support the passage of smokefree outdoor legislation.

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Smokefree
Multi-Unit Housing

We promote the adoption and implementation of smokefree multi-unit housing.

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Tobacco Retail

We advocate to restrict the sale of commercial tobacco and promote tobacco retail policies.

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Advocacy

We train and empower underrepresented communities to engage in local policy work.

GET INVOLVED

How You Can Help

Volunteer with Us
& Make a Difference

We need your help.
Lend a hand at an event, assist
us with advocacy efforts and more.

Take a Survey & Provide
Valuable Feedback

Your voice matters.
Take our short survey to share your thoughts on local policy change.

Access Lung Health-Related Presentations

Free lung health-related educational trainings and presentations are available to local groups and organizations.

Know the Facts

The tobacco industry targets youth and people of color, putting both groups at greater risk for addiction and disease.

KIDS WHO HAVE USED
TOBACCO STARTED WITH A
FLAVORED PRODUCT

Share Your Story

Have you or someone you love been affected by tobacco or secondhand smoke? Millions of lives are impacted every year by the tobacco industry. We want to hear from you and shed light on your story to let others know they are not alone in the fight against tobacco.

By sharing your story with others you will give them hope and support; and become an inspiring catalyst for change within your community.

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