Over our many decades, we have been known by several names:
(1911 - 1920) Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis, Santa Clara Anti Tuberculosis Association, Santa Clara County Anti-Tuberculosis Society, Santa Clara County Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis, and Santa Clara County Anti- Tuberculosis Association
(1920 - 1960) Santa Clara County Tuberculosis
Association
(1960 - 1967) Santa Clara County Tuberculosis and Health Association
(1967 - 1970) Tuberculosis and Health Association of Santa Clara-San Benito Counties
(1970 - 1973) TB & Respiratory Disease Association of Santa Clara - San Benito Counties
(1973 - 2006) American Lung Association of Santa Clara-San Benito Counties
(2006 - present) Breathe California of the Bay Area
For a number of years, Breathe California of the Bay Area was affiliated with the American Lung Association (ALA) and the American Lung Association of California (ALAC). In 2006, Breathe California of the Bay Area ended its affiliation with the ALA and the ALAC and is no longer affiliated in any way with those organizations. Breathe California of the Bay Area continues its mission dedicated to healthy air and preventing lung and other air-pollution related diseases by partnering with youth, advocating public policy, supporting air pollution research, and educating the public.