Jill Mather, Founder of Volunteers Cleaning Communities — “Cleaning the Streets of Los Angeles”
From HealthCare UnTold by Barbara Ann Garcia, Gerado Sandoval, Jasmine Najera
October 7, 2025 · 23 min · Episode 225
About this episode
Jill Mather discusses her grassroots movement, Volunteers Cleaning Communities, and its impact on cleaning the streets of Los Angeles.
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.
People in this episode
Hosts: Barbara Ann Garcia, Gerado Sandoval, Jasmine Najera
Guest: Jill Mather
Topics covered
- environmental stewardship
- community service
- volunteerism
- litter cleanup
- civic action
Keywords
- cleaning
- volunteers
- community pride
- environment
- litter removal
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Volunteers Cleaning Communities
Places: Los Angeles, Southern California
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