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RSVP For THe Luncheon

February 5, 2026 @ 11:00 AM

Join Us, February 5, 2026, the Niles Foundation, in collaboration with SOMAH, is hosting an exclusive Property Owner Luncheon @ The Maxwell House, Pasadena CA, showcasing the incredible benefits and financial incentives available to Low-Income & Affordable Housing Multifamily Property Owners. 


Through the SOMAH program, property owners can access SOLAR, Battery Storage, and free Technical Assistance from funding from California’s Cap-and-Trade greenhouse gas auction proceeds, and the SOMAH program with annual program budget of up to $100 million and $1 billion through 2032.


This is a first-come, first-served opportunity, and we strongly encourage Tribal Nations, Public Housing Agencies, Governmental Housing Agencies, and Affordable Housing providers to take advantage of these resources before funding runs out. 


Don’t miss your chance to maximize savings and sustainability for your properties!


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Do More With The NIles Foundation

We're giving away 3,000 Free EV Rides

The Niles Foundation is preparing to launch the EVClean15, a new zero‑emission, all‑electric community micro‑transit program offering both on‑demand and route‑based mobility access. The program will provide residents free or low-cost clean transportation to crucial destinations, including hospitals, grocery stores, recreational spaces, pharmacies, schools, and more, and is coming soon to Council District 15. 


EVCLEAN15 is revolutionizing transportation in Los Angeles Council District 15, where frontline communities face some of California’s highest pollution burdens and deepest mobility inequities. Through over 1,002 in-person surveys conducted across 600+ days, 


We encourage residents to sign up early, as the first 3,000 residents will receive exclusives, including free rides and bonus ride credits. The introduction will feature vehicle and route tours, climate and environmental workshops, promotions, giveaways, and EV launch events. 


After successfully completing its community needs assessment last year, the EVClean15 will publish its findings this year in collaboration with UC Davis and the Feminist Research Institute (FRI). The program integrates smart routing, community engagement activities, and early‑user incentives to support California's most impacted and vulnerable populations. 


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The Halo Food Project- CleaN TECH Mobile Market

The Niles Foundation’s Halo Food Project (HFP), in partnership with CDFA, USDA, and RFI, is pioneering an EV‑powered, clean‑tech Mobile Grocery Store that brings healthy, high‑quality farm-direct foods directly to underserved neighborhoods. This climate‑smart, zero‑emissions model strengthens food access while improving environmental health.


Supported by the HFFI Initiative, RFI, and USDA, our mobile stores provide SNAP and EBT access, ensuring every household—regardless of income—can purchase fresh, nutritious foods with dignity and ease.


This innovative approach delivers an immediate food‑security solution for more than 1.3 million residents across Los Angeles and South LA, prioritizing very low‑income, underserved, and BIPOC communities most impacted by food deserts and environmental burdens.


You can also stay connected by signing up for The Halo Food Project newsletter. Click the learn more button below.


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Community Agriculture

The Yard2Farms initiative transforms underutilized and abandoned spaces across South Los Angeles into thriving urban farms, edible gardens, rooftop farms, and open green spaces. Our mission is to strengthen BIPOC community food security, create sustainable green spaces, and promote environmental education, health, and wellness.


Through this project, we revitalize outdoor areas in neighborhoods with high economic need, turning them into vibrant hubs for fresh food access and community engagement. We also provide fresh food donations to homeless missions, families in need, and residents across Los Angeles.


Thanks to our generous supporters!

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2025 Climate Food & Clean Tech Pop

What a day! Our 2025 Pop-Up brought together visionaries, innovators, and community leaders for powerful conversations and hands-on experiences in climate action, sustainable food systems, and clean technology. 


From groundbreaking ideas to real-world solutions, this event showcased how collaboration drives change for a healthier, greener future.


Missed it? Don’t worry, we’ll see you in 2026 for an even bigger impact!

~Check out the event highlights below and join the movement toward climate resilience and food justice.


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Stay connected to learn about our Climate, Food & Clean Tech Pop Up 2026.


To attend, click register here, below.

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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

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