USGBC-LA CALENDAR

MISSION

Our mission is to promote sustainability in LA County’s built environment by delivering access to knowledge, resources, recognition and networking.
 

VISION

Our vision is for LA County to become a recognized national leader in sustainable development and building operations benefiting the economy, society and the environment.

USGBC-LA is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization.  Our members are a diverse group of stakeholders in building & urban design, construction and operations.

On the Ground Relief Organizations in Haiti

As you are aware the Republic of Haiti was struck by a devastating earthquake on January 12, 2010. The magnitude 7.0 earthquake has resulted in countless deaths, injury, and  catastrophic damage to homes, buildings and infrastructure. The USGBC-LA is reaching out to its members to consider donating to active on the ground relief efforts in the Republic of Haiti. We recognize that this is not an all encompassing list of organizations that are offering support to Haitians, but a step to provide you an opportunity to help in the relief efforts.

Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international medical humanitarian organization and already establish in Haiti for 19 years. There is a profound need for medical intervention as the aftermath of the disaster is escalating.

American Red Cross
The American Red Cross focuses its efforts relief and recovery efforts by providing personnel, sending relief supplies, and providing financial resources Haiti.

UNICEF
United Nations Children's Fund focuses its effort on providing support to Haitian children affected by the recent earthquakes. UNICEF is on the ground in Haiti and 100% of your contribution will go directly to Haiti relief efforts and not administrative support.