Breathe California Golden Gate Public Health Partnership Information

Breathe California, Golden Gate Public Health Partnership is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health our local communities through education, advocacy, and direct services. Starting as the San Francisco Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis in 1908, Breathe California is the Bay Area's oldest voluntary health organization and has served the Bay Area continuously for 111 years. Our Mission: Through grassroots education, advocacy and direct services, Breathe California fights lung disease, advocates for clean air, and advances public health. Our Vision: Communities empowered to eliminate the causes and burden of lung disease, promote clean air and improve public health. Our Theory of Change: We believe the Breathe California comprehensive approach of direct services, advocacy, and education, increases knowledge, confidence and ability in lung health management & treatment, resulting in lower rates of morbidity and mortality, and advancing health equity. We provide services and advocate at the local, regional, and state levels to improve air quality and reduce & prevent the impact of asthma in children, adults, families and communities. We work to reduce tobacco use and deadly exposure to secondhand smoke. We offer services to people living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis, to help them better manage their illness. We also support research to find cures for lung disease.