CARB Cycle 4 Community Air Grant

Task 4: Reporting & Accountability

Objective

Keep CARB and the community informed through reports, meetings, documentation, and transparent recordkeeping.

What We Did

Lifers reported to CARB through meetings and formal report submissions. Reports summarized project progress, accomplishments, challenges, financial activity, outreach, monitoring, and cleanup outcomes.

Reports

[Upload Annual Report]
[Upload Quarterly Report – Dec. 31, 2025]
[Upload Final Project Report]
[Upload Final Technical Report]
[Upload Partner Reports]

Audit & Recordkeeping

This section includes project materials prepared for transparency, documentation, and audit readiness.

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[Add Invoices / Financial Summaries]
[Add Attendance Logs]
[Add Partner Agreements]
[Add Reimbursement Documentation]

What We Did

The project established a five-site air monitoring network across East Oakland to measure PM2.5 and VOC pollution.

Monitoring sites included:

Legacy House
Church Street
Reems Court
East Oakland Boxing Association
Arsola’s House

Technical partners supported sensor deployment, VOC sampling, data analysis, and preparation of the final technical report.

Key Finding

The technical analysis identified traffic as a major source of local pollution and provided recommendations for reducing exposure and improving air quality.

Reports & Data

[Upload Sonoma Technology Final Technical Report]
[Add Monitoring Site Photos]
[Add Air Quality Data Visuals]
[Add LIFERS Tool Link]
[Add Clarity Monitor Data Link]ction through action.

Community-Led Air Quality Awareness, Engagement and Clean-ups in East Oakland

Lifers Leaving a Legacy participated in the California Air Resources Board Community Air Grants Program – Cycle 4 to support community-led efforts addressing air pollution, illegal dumping, environmental health, and neighborhood conditions in East Oakland.

This page serves as a public record of our work, outcomes, reports, partners, outreach activities, photos, videos, financial summaries, and community resources connected to the Cycle 4 project.

Project Purpose

The purpose of this project was to help East Oakland residents better understand local air quality conditions, participate in environmental reporting, access air monitoring tools, and support cleaner, safer neighborhoods through education, workforce development, and community cleanup efforts.

Our work focused on five major areas:

Project planning and coordination
Community engagement and outreach
Workforce development and cleanup
Reporting and accountability
Air monitoring and technical analysis

Task 1: Project Planning, Systems + Coordination

Objective

Build the foundation needed to manage the project, coordinate partners, organize reporting, and support public access to environmental information.

What We Did

Lifers developed the project structure, hosted kickoff and coordination meetings, organized administrative systems, and supported project implementation across all grant tasks.

The project also supported the launch and use of the LIFERS tool, a community-facing platform for environmental reporting and air quality awareness.

Documents & Resources

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[Add Project Timeline]
[Add Administrative Documents]
[Add Meeting Notes / Summaries]

Task 2: Community Engagement + Outreach

Objective

Educate residents about air quality, pollution, illegal dumping, and environmental health while increasing community participation in local solutions.

What We Did

Lifers conducted outreach across East Oakland through community events, pop-ups, school engagement, public forums, neighborhood outreach, and workshops.

The project reached over 2,000 residents through 40 outreach events.

Residents received information about:

Air quality and pollution sources
Health impacts of pollution
Illegal dumping and environmental safety
Air monitoring tools
Community reporting
Ways to get involved

Outreach Specialist Report

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Events & Workshops

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[Add Summit Information]
[Add Flyers]
[Add Sign-In Sheets]
[Add Survey Results]

Media

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[Add Videos]
[Add Community Testimonials]

Task 3: Workforce Development + Cleanups

Objective

Train and engage community members in safe cleanup practices while improving neighborhood conditions impacted by illegal dumping and environmental hazards.

What We Did

Lifers and Lulu’s House recruited community members for paid cleanup and field-based activities. Participants received training in:

HAZMAT awareness
PPE use
Hazard identification
Safe cleanup practices
Environmental health awareness

Cleanup efforts removed over 30 tons of hazardous waste from East Oakland corridors and neighborhoods.

Legacy House Training Hub

Legacy House served as a resource for hands-on HAZMAT training, PPE practice, and workforce development activities.

Cleanup Documentation

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[Add Cleanup Dates & Locations]
[Add Before/After Photos]
[Add Waste Removal Documentation]
[Add PPE / Training Records]

Community Support

Food and beverages were provided during cleanup activities to support participation and community engagement.

Task 5: Air Monitoring & Technical Analysis

Objective

Collect local air quality data to better understand pollution patterns and community exposure in East Oakland.

What We Did

The project established a five-site air monitoring network across East Oakland to measure PM2.5 and VOC pollution.

Monitoring sites included:

Legacy House
Church Street
Reems Court
East Oakland Boxing Association
Arsola’s House

Technical partners supported sensor deployment, VOC sampling, data analysis, and preparation of the final technical report.

Key Finding

The technical analysis identified traffic as a major source of local pollution and provided recommendations for reducing exposure and improving air quality.

Reports & Data

[Upload Sonoma Technology Final Technical Report]
[Add Monitoring Site Photos]
[Add Air Quality Data Visuals]
[Add LIFERS Tool Link]
[Add Clarity Monitor Data Link]

Project Impact

By the Numbers

40 outreach events
2,000+ residents reached
30+ tons of hazardous waste removed
5 air monitoring sites
4 cleanup events with Lulu’s House
20–30 residents trained in air monitoring
15+ community members engaged in cleanup and workforce activities

Partners

This project was made possible through collaboration with community, technical, and public partners.

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Interns & Community Workforce

Lifers engaged interns, outreach workers, cleanup crews, and community members to support the project.

Interns and Outreach Support

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[Add Roles]
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[Add Training Records]
[Add Reflections]

Workforce Participants

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[Add Training Completion Info]
[Add PPE Training Photos]

Educational Materials

Lifers created and shared community-friendly materials to help residents understand air pollution and environmental health.

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[Upload Flyers]
[Upload Air Quality Handouts]
[Upload Illegal Dumping Awareness Materials]
[Upload HAZMAT Training Materials]

Community Feedback & Survey Results

Community feedback helps guide future action and strengthens accountability.

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[Add Community Quotes]
[Add Workshop Feedback]
[Add Youth Summit Feedback]

Financial Summary

The approved project budget was $299,991. Based on unaudited financial records, approximately 75% of grant funds were used to complete project tasks.

Funds supported:

Community outreach
Workforce stipends
Cleanup operations
PPE, tools, and supplies
Air monitoring and technical analysis
Reporting and coordination

Final audited financials will be reconciled according to CARB reimbursement and reporting requirements.

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[Upload Unaudited Financial Summary]
[Upload Reimbursement Notes]

Lessons Learned

This project showed that community environmental work succeeds when it is practical, trusted, and responsive.

Key Lessons

Food access helps sustain participation.
Fair wages matter.
Trust determines access.
Community-based outreach can work better than institution-dependent models.
Cleanup events are stronger when paired with education.
Partnerships grow through action.

Photo & Video Gallery

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[Add Outreach Photos]
[Add Summit Photos]
[Add Training Videos]
[Add Air Monitoring Videos]
[Add Before/After Images]

Reports & Downloads

Use this section to access project reports, outreach materials, and supporting documentation.

[Annual Report]
[Quarterly Report]
[Final Project Report]
[Final Technical Report]
[Lulu’s House Cleanup Report]
[Outreach Specialist Report]
[Trifolds]
[Survey Results]
[Financial Summary]

What Comes Next

Lifers will continue building on the work completed through Cycle 4 by expanding environmental education, workforce training, cleanup partnerships, and public access to air quality information.

The work continues through community leadership, stronger partnerships, and practical action in East Oakland.

Lifers Leaving a Legacy: Community protection through action.