"A ten-month old baby is at the DeVos Children’s Hospital after a severe case of lead poisoning that was discovered last week in Grand Rapids, " according to FOX-17 reporter Carl Apple. The Healthy Homes Coalition worked with Carl to get this story out, hoping to alert the community to the fact that lead poisoning is still a very real and present danger in Grand Rapids.
The CareSource Foundation recently awarded $7,500 to the Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan to underwrite the cost of teaching parents how to check their homes for lead hazards. It is anticipated that more than 100 families will be able to benefit from this service.
Healthy Homes is working with homeowners to test more than 100 homes for radon during the national Radon Action Month. Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer after tobacco smoke. Its presence in homes can easily be detected through a simple test kit.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Healthy Homes Coalition! There are always lots of exciting volunteer opportunities available. Some examples of current volunteer opportunities include:
- Smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector Installation
- Integrated Pest Management
- Family Mentors
- Community Canvassing Organizer
- Office Assistant
- And More!
If you have an idea for a way in which you can help at Healthy Homes as a volunteer, please let us know. We would love to incorporate your specific skills and talents into your volunteer experience.
Volunteer opportunities at Healthy Homes are based on your interests, so please fill out a Volunteer Application Form so we can get to know you better! Volunteer forms can be downloaded online or picked up at the office during general office hours.
Download a Volunteer Application Form here (fillable form in Microsoft Word).
Please return completed Volunteer Application Forms to our office, or if you prefer, email or fax them to the Volunteer Coordinator, Brittany Schlosser.
Email: brittany@healthyhomescoalition.orgFax: (616) 241-3327
Office: 742 Franklin Street SE, Grand Rapids (at the corner of Franklin and Eastern)
If you have any questions about volunteering, feel free to call Betsy or Brittany at (616) 241-3300.
Making sure children grow up in homes that are healthy and safe is everyone’s job! The Healthy Homes Coalition is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Learn more about specific ways you can help protect children. Connect with us today!
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