Beginning April 2010, all renovators, remodelers and painters working in pre-1978 housing will be required to be an EPA-certified renovator trained in lead safe work practices. This requirement will apply to all renovation projects, not just lead abatement. Effected trades include remodelers, renovators, window replacement workers, painters, electricians, plumbers, and any other trades that disturb painted surfaces during the course of their work. Landlords who make repairs themselves will also be required to have this certification.
The Rental Property Owners Association (RPOA), in collaboration with the Healthy Homes Coalition and the City of Grand Rapids, is holding a special seminar entitled "Protect Your Rental Properties from Lead Based Paint Liabilities" April 22 at 6:00pm. The seminar will be held at DeVos Place (room Monroe B) in Grand Rapids.
The seminar is being held in response to the new federal Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule that will go into effect that day, as well as the recent Federal lawsuit against two Grand Rapids landlords for non-compliance with federal housing regulations.
GRAND RAPIDS - A full-day training for nurses and other health professionals will be held at the Prince Conference Center at Calvin College. Come learn more about what you can do to help prevent childhood lead poisoning in our community!
6.5 contact hours for nurses pending with the Wisconsin Nurses Association.
The Healthy Homes Coalition was recently awarded $26,248 in FEMA funding to make sure families with children have working carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in their homes. This award will allow Healthy Homes to serve 400 families!
The Healthy Homes Coalition is once again commencing radon testing services for the 2009-2010 season. Test kits can be purchased at Healthy Homes for $5.00, or can be provided free of charge as part of the Healthy Homes CLEARCorps program.
The Healthy Homes Coalition is centrally located near the corner of Franklin and Eastern on the southeast side of Grand Rapids. Our general office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
742 Franklin Street, SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507-1307
PHONE(616) 241-3300
FAX(616) 241-3327
EMAILinfo@healthyhomescoalition.org
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
Parking is available in the lot to the east of our building. Click here for a map to our office.
From the North (Cadillac, Traverse City): Take US-131 south to Franklin Street (Exit 83-B). Turn left on Franklin and proceed 1.3 miles to Healthy Homes.
From the South (Kalamazoo): Take US-131 north to Franklin Street (Exit 83-B). Turn right on Franklin and proceed 1.1 miles to Healthy Homes.
From the Southwest (Chicago, Benton Harbor, Holland): Take I-196 east toward Grand Rapids to US-131 (Exit 77-B). Follow US-131 south for 1.8 miles to Franklin Street (Exit 83-B). Turn left on Franklin and proceed 1.3 miles to Healthy Homes.
From the Northwest (Muskegon): Take I-96 east toward Grand Rapids to US-131 (Exit 31-A). Follow US-131 south for 5.1 miles to Franklin Street (Exit 83-B). Turn left on Franklin and proceed 1.3 miles to Healthy Homes.
From the East (Lansing, Detroit): Take I-96 west toward Grand Rapids. Exit onto I-196 west (Downtown Grand Rapids, Holland). Take I-196 west to US-131 (Exit 77-B). Follow US-131 south for 1.8 miles to Franklin Street (Exit 83-B). Turn left on Franklin and proceed 1.3 miles to Healthy Homes.
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!
742 Franklin St. SE // Grand Rapids, MI 49507 // 616.241.3300 p // 616.241.3327 f // info@healthyhomescoalition.org
Special thanks to the Dyer-Ives Foundation for their generous support of this website. © 2006-2010 Healthy Homes Coalition.
