Second-hand smoke is now the 3rd leading cause of preventable death, with over 41,000 deaths in the US each year. Through our partnership with LA County Public Health Department, we are 1 of 21 agencies working to create a healthier LA County by protecting residents from second-hand smoke exposure through education and advocacy.
Youth Community Advocates in Santa Monica and Gardena are actively engaged in community campaigns aimed at achieving greater health equity in their neighborhoods. By leveraging storytelling and advocacy, these youth coalitions are developing leadership skills, mastering community-based research techniques, and utilizing multimedia storytelling to advance tobacco prevention efforts.
Interested in joining up?
To be eligible, you must be between the ages of 14-24 and a resident of LA County.
For any questions, please contact Mason Lam at [email protected].
*And follow us on IG at @YouthCommunityAdvocates to stay up-to-date on our campaign!