Collaboration for Healthier Communities
Every year, AAFA’s Asthma Capitals™ report not only highlights the cities where asthma hits hardest, but also the people and organizations working to make a difference. We are proud that many of our Asthma & Allergy Friendly® Certified partners are recognized in the 2025 report for combining science-backed products with meaningful community action.
Certified Partners Making a Difference
Filtrete™: Supporting Families Nationwide
Filtrete™, developed by 3M, donated hundreds of thousands of Certified filters to communities across the U.S. in 2024. These donations supported families recovering from wildfires, improved air quality in low-income housing, and advanced clean air education in under-resourced areas. Filtrete™ also partnered with George to the Rescue to renovate the Fruhschein family home, ensuring healthier indoor air for children with asthma and allergies.
Rabbit Air: Clean Air and Health Equity
Rabbit Air has made philanthropy a core part of its mission, providing hundreds of Certified air purifiers to families in AAFA’s HEAL program across Detroit, Los Angeles, St. Louis, Chicago, and Alabama. They have also donated purifiers to pediatric asthma clinics in Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and San Diego, giving children in high-risk communities access to cleaner air. Locally, Rabbit Air partners with Breathe SoCal and the City of Los Angeles to respond to wildfire smoke and improve indoor air quality.
Knauf: Empowering Community Health Workers
In Chicago, Knauf North America sponsored the Chicago Asthma Consortium’s Community Health Worker Forum, which trained and equipped more than 100 CHWs. Attendees packed 500 bags of asthma education materials for schools, clinics, and community centers. By supporting frontline workers, Knauf helps families across Chicago manage asthma with better resources and knowledge.
Kleenex® Filters: Responding to Wildfire Challenges
Kleenex® air filters, developed by Kimberly-Clark, were donated to Breathe SoCal for distribution to families, including those impacted by Los Angeles wildfires. The Certified filters were handed out at community events, including World Asthma Day fairs, to improve indoor air quality in medically underserved neighborhoods. This initiative addressed the urgent respiratory challenges posed by wildfire smoke and seasonal allergens.
National Allergy: Education and Healthier Homes
National Allergy supports families through Certified allergen-barrier bedding and has provided patients with discount codes and samples, in particular at the Chicago Asthma Consortium’s Community Health Worker Forum, making it easier to take proactive steps toward healthier homes. Beyond this, National Allergy donates to shelters and community health worker events, ensuring vulnerable families can access products that make a real difference.
Renegade Brands: Laundry Care with Impact
Renegade Brands has aligned its giving with AAFA’s HEAL program, donating bottles of Certified Sweat-X Free & Clear detergent to high-burden communities. They’ve also provided samples to clinicians at major medical meetings, helping healthcare professionals recommend Certified laundry care to patients. Their outreach extends to senior living communities, where Certified detergent supports healthier environments for vulnerable residents.
True Value: Brighter, Healthier Classrooms
True Value’s Paint a Brighter Future program has donated thousands of gallons of Certified paint to schools and community centers nationwide. By providing low-VOC paint, the initiative improves classroom air quality, which is critical for children with asthma. To date, more than $200,000 worth of paint has refreshed learning and gathering spaces across the country.
Pegasus Home Fashions: Comfort for Families in Need
Pegasus Home Fashions donated hundreds of pillow sets to families in AAFA’s HEAL programs. These Certified bedding products help reduce exposure to allergens, supporting healthier sleep environments. Their contributions show how everyday essentials can play a role in improving health outcomes for families with asthma and allergies.
Celebrating Collective Impact
We thank AAFA for spotlighting these inspiring stories in the 2025 Asthma Capitals™ report. Together with our Certified partners, we’re proving that collaboration between science, advocacy, and community action can create healthier environments for families nationwide.