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Noise: More Than Just a Nuisance

Noise is all around you. Whether we like it or not, it occurs at all hours, day and night. All residents are exposed to some level of noise, but we never consider it to be an environmental impact that can even affect one’s health. Environmental noise pollution does just that, […]


Think Earth Helps Students Learn About Their Environments

This feature is part of an HCBF series highlighting the important work our partners do with the grants they receive. Environmental education is important. Kay Ice would know. As a curriculum developer who helped found Think Earth, Ice has spent much of her life ensuring […]


‘It Takes a Village’: Buddhist Tzu Chi Assists Port-impacted Communities During Pandemic

This feature is part of an HCBF series highlighting the important work our partners do with the grants they receive. Sabrina Ho works with her organization, the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation (BCTF) to help others as a non profit organization. Although being an organization for […]


HCBF Releases over $209,000 in Funds for Community Health and Wellness

HCBF is thrilled to announce the release of $209,169 in grants to Los Angeles Walks, South Bay Center for Counseling, Sharefest Community Development, and Wilmington Community Clinic. The Port Community Mitigation Trust Funds will be used for health and wellness in the Port of Los Angeles communities of San […]


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2021

Noise: More Than Just a Nuisance

Noise is all around you. Whether we like it or not, it occurs at all hours, day and night. All residents are exposed to some level of noise, but we never consider it to be an environmental impact that can even affect one’s health. Environmental noise pollution does just that, and is of greatest concern for those living near busy roadways, […]

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