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The Niles Foundation is a 501c3 organization dedicated to empowering vulnerable, historically disinvested, and communities of color in need.
Through our work in land access, food, clean energy, education, training, leadership, and environmental change, we strive to meet communities need.
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State Mobile MOnitoring Initiative (SMMI)
What’s in the air we breathe?
Aclima, in partnership with the California Air Resources Board (CARB), is leading the Statewide Mobile Monitoring Initiative (SMMI). This project will gather detailed air quality data across California using specialized mobile platforms. The initiative focuses on measuring pollutants, toxic air contaminants, and greenhouse gases, particularly in disadvantaged communities.
The Niles Foundation, in collaboration with Aclima, CARB, and CCI has hosted several community events for Gardena, Alondra Park Lawndale, and Torrance to discuss the project and learn how better we can monitor air within the community.
This work is happening through the Statewide Mobile Monitoring Initiative, with the support of CARB @AirResources and CCI @CAClimateInvest. To learn more, visit our website: www.aclima.earth/ca-smmi
We’ve just published a Community Air Monitoring Plan in partnership with @aclima. Follow this link to access the report: here.
través de la Iniciativa Estatal de Monitoreo Móvil
Este trabajo se realiza a través de la Iniciativa Estatal de Monitoreo Móvil, con el apoyo de CARB @AirResources y CCI @CAClimateInvest. Para más información, visite nuestro sitio web: www.aclima.earth/ca-smmi
WE're GIVING AWAY E-BIKES!
"TAKE OUR SURVEY" FOR CLEAN COMMUNITY Transportation.
We're giving away e-bikes this month!!!
In partnership with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, our EvClean15 "EV Micro-Public Transit "will reduce GHG emissions by providing attractive, convenient, and safe public transit options. So far, 680 of 1000 voices shared what they thought with 300 more to go.
The EVClean15 will provide 32,850 miles of additional EV transportation routes, connecting a community transit corridor running North and South from Watts, Wilmington, Harbor Gateway, and San Pedro serving over 200,000K+ residents.
We're giving away e-bikes this month thanks to EVGide, for participants who survey the month of June, an awesome participant will be chosen to receive a free e-bike or e-bike voucher for taking the survey today!
Community Urban Agriculture (Farms & Gardens)
Our Yard2Farms #SouthLAGreenFoodLandProject expands its current "green food access" spaces into dedicated community "urban farms, edible gardens and open community green spaces" that increase BIPOC Community Food Security Sustainable Green Spaces, Environmental Education, BIPOC Community Engagement, and BIPOC Community Health and Wellness.
It expands and transforms outdoor land or living spaces throughout South LA or surrounding areas of high economic needs. We especially focus on areas that have been abandoned or that we can adopt. The project includes rooftop urban farms, edible parks and gardens, fresh food donations to homeless missions, families in need and and Los Angeles residents.
#SouthLAGreenFoodLandProject was made possible
by the Sony Music Group.
The Halo Food Project
Clean Energy Supporting Local Food Systems For Communities In Need.
In partnership with USDA and RFI, TNF’s Halo Food Project (HFP) "EV Full Retail Mobile Grocery Store" stewards a necessary and pivotal food system of clean energy retail mobile grocery that provides high quality healthy foods for retail with SNAP and EBT accessibility thanks to the HFFI Initiative, RFI and USDA.
The community stores will benefit very low-income, low-income, underserved, underrepresented, disadvantaged and BIPOC communities of LA and South LA, giving 1.3 million LA residents an immediate food access and food security action plan.
See what the community had to say about natural and organic snacks. Check back soon for our CA farm partners and what our community tasters had to say about that.
ABOUT THE EVENT
The purpose of The Halo Food Project's Innovative Community Climate, Food, and Clean Tech Pop Up, in partnership with The BMO Fellowship and The Watson Institute, is to uplift Climate, Food, and Clean Tech entrepreneurs from historically underinvested communities. This event is designed to equip leaders with essential tools, resources, and access to elevate their businesses.
Through dynamic and hands-on activities like community storytelling, business leader workshops, thought-provoking discussion panels, partnership networking sessions, vibrant venture pop-ups, and an exciting community innovation hackathon, we inspire immediate action and meaningful connections.
Date: Thu Jun 12 2025
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: University of Southern California, Dr. Medicine Crow Bldg Courtyard (Formerly VKC)
Come join us for a summer day filled with exciting discussions and innovations in the fields of climate, food, and clean tech! This event will bring together experts, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts to explore sustainable solutions for a better California.
Who should attend? Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, Non-Profits, CBO's, Ventures, Start Ups, Leaders & Changemakers.
Why? Attendees will make meaningful connections with successful Leaders, experts and game changers. Attendees will also receive free productive business tools and resources such as AI, software, new platforms and more.
What's Happening:
- Come experience Live Story Telling
- Hang with featured leaders at their booths
- Participate in Interactive Panel Discussions w/live Q&A
- Participate in our live event LA Hackathon
- Enjoy Freebies and Food Tasting
- Learn About New Brand & Products
- Get Help With Your Business!
- Visit The Halo Food Project Pop Up
How To Attend:
- Complimentary Registration Here.
- All attendees MUST register to attend event.
- For Ages 18+
- Parking is not provided. Street parking is available.
See you there!
“Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend this event may contact The Niles Foundation, 310.881.3640, community@thenilesfoundation.org. It is requested that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials, notify us at least 7 days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.”
GET COMPLIMENTARY TICKeTS
Whether you're passionate about protecting the environment, improving food systems, or advancing clean technology, this pop-up event is the perfect opportunity to learn, network, and be inspired.
Enjoy connecting with like-minded individuals, free food, drinks, music, giveaways, and more.
To attend, click register here, below.