Lead
Environmental concerns reflective of racial inequity
by (prfcgr)
Submitted 01-25-2016 under NONPROFITS
Water is a natural resource that, in the developed world, we often take for granted. On a daily basis, most people in the United States do not question whether or not their drinking water is safe. In Grand Rapids, most people don’t think about...
Catalyst Radio: Grants available through Healthy Homes Coalition to get lead contamination out of homes
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 09-26-2014 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we highlight the nonprofit Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan – working to improve children’s health...
Building Healthy Homes Tour
by (Healthy Homes C...)
Submitted 06-27-2011 under
Are you looking to get more involved in the community? Do you want to help create positive change in the lives of Grand Rapids families? We are a small children's environmental health non-profit organization creating BIG change in Grand...
Lead Safe Painting and Home Repair Class
by (Healthy Homes C...)
Submitted 06-27-2011 under
Are you planning to fix-up an older home now, or in the future? Or even planning to simply paint a room? Disturbing paint in homes built before 1978 may create lead hazards that can be dangerous to your family's health. Lead...
More Money for Landlords to Fix Lead
by (Healthy Homes C...)
Submitted 02-15-2011 under NONPROFITS
Effective immediately and until further notice, Get the Lead Out! program financing arrangements for landlords have been increased to $12,000 for the first unit served. The co-pay has also been reduced to $500 per unit. Get the Lead Out...