HealthCare UnTold

Author: Barbara Ann Garcia, Gerado Sandoval, Jasmine Najera

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Jill Mather, Founder of Volunteers Cleaning Communities — “Cleaning the Streets of Los Angeles”
Episode 225
Tuesday, 7 October, 2025

Our guest today is Jill Mather the Founder of Volunteers Cleaning Communities. This grassroots movement is transforming Southern California’s streets one cleanup at a time. Jill shares how her passion for environmental stewardship evolved into a thriving volunteer network that removes thousands of pounds of litter annually—without government funding. From organizing neighborhood cleanups to empowering youth and seniors alike, Jill’s story is a testament to the power of civic action and community pride. Tune in to hear how small acts of care can ripple into lasting change.#VolunteersCleaningCommunities#LitterFreeLA#CleanUpCrew#CommunityPower#EnvironmentalJustice#EcoActivism#GrassrootsMovement#UrbanSustainability