The Healthy Homes Coalition is a proud partner of the Get the Lead Out! program. More than 1,350 homes have had lead hazards abated through this financial assistance program. Click here to learn more.
Healthy Homes
Coalition of West Michigan
Our mission is to prioritize children's health and wellbeing by eliminating harmful housing conditions, beginning in Grand Rapids’ hardest hit neighborhoods. We achieve that mission through direct services, community organizing, and continuous collaboration.
The Issues:
Lead in Water
In west Michigan, lead in drinking water is rarely identified as the primary route of exposure for children with elevated blood lead levels. While lead exposure through drinking water is possible, EPA-mandated testing results for west Michigan communities consistently report that the lead content in municipal water supplies is below EPA guidelines. In Grand Rapids, the most recent testing results available (2013) report lead levels at an all-time low in Grand Rapids' water.
Recognizing that there have been no major changes to local water programs in west Michigan, the Healthy Homes Coalition's primary concerns with lead in water arise when there is construction activity involving the water system. Most notably, the partial replacement of lead service lines (the line between the street and the home) have proven problematic.
News & Events
Healthy Homes Coalition is recognized by the Michigan Association of Health Plans
Earlier this year, Priority Health, Spectrum Health Visiting Nurses, and Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan was recognized by the Michigan Association of Health Plans as a Pinnacle Award recipient in the category of Best Practices in Chronic Disease Management. Since 2001, The Michigan Association...Welcome, Jameela!
Please join us in welcoming Jameela Maun, the new Executive Director of Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan!
Healthy Homes Coalition is looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals to help serve our community!