Green & Healthy Homes Initiative

Join the Thriving Communities Grantmaking Webinar on Sept 10th at 11 AM! Learn about funding for EJ projects & the grant application process, including using the grants portal. Don’t miss this opportunity—register now! https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZQqqq7smS2a4zbCh-FiYWw

Protecting children from lead exposure is crucial for their health and development. Testing for lead poisoning can prevent long-term harm and ensure a safer environment for our kids.

You can learn more about the importance of lead testing and how you can help reduce exposure here:

Testing for lead poisoning | Parkview Health Despite the reduction of lead exposure through environmental laws in the United States, lead remains a significant health risk, especially for young...

Hey EJ Leaders! Join us for our Thriving Communities Information Session on August 19th in Petersburg, VA! Connect with leaders in environmental justice and learn how to secure funding for community-driven projects. Register now! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/epa-region-3-environmental-justice-thriving-communities-grantmaking-meeting-tickets-982242121627

Join us for our Thriving Communities Information Session on August 19th in Petersburg, VA! Connect with leaders in environmental justice and learn how to secure funding for community-driven projects. Register now! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/epa-region-3-environmental-justice-thriving-communities-grantmaking-meeting-tickets-982242121627

Lead in school pipes poses a significant risk to our children's health. Despite the dangers from aging infrastructure, there's still no national mandate for schools to test for lead, leaving our kids vulnerable. https://washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/08/08/lead-schools-pipes-testing/

via Washington Post

Kids drink contaminated water at schools, but testing for lead isn’t required Without a national mandate to test school drinking water for lead, U.S. children are often exposed to lead in their school drinking water.

Attention all environmental and public health advocates! There's a fantastic grant opportunity available for projects focused on air and water quality, small cleanup efforts, green infrastructure, and more! Learn more and apply here: https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355501

Thank you U.S. EPA Mid-Atlantic Region, Maryland Dept. Of The Environment, National Wildlife Federation for a great event last night in B'more talking about $$ for EJ projects in the region. We're thrilled to be part of this work! Thanks also to our GHHI Thriving Communities Grantmaking program Advisory Board members LaTricea Adams and Wandra Ashley Williams for their support all of these vital funding opportunities.

Tomorrow! Learn more about available funding for environmental justice projects!

📅Join us August 7, for a Thriving Communities Grantmaking Info Session webinar from 11AM to 12:30PM.

Discover funding opportunities for air and water quality improvement, enhancing food access, promoting healthy housing, and more.
Register at: https://tinyurl.com/bdhp8vup

Green & Healthy Homes Initiative

Federal health authorities are once again urging people to check their spice racks and cabinets for certain cinnamon products after testing found lead in multiple additional brands.

More cinnamon recalled after tests find elevated levels of lead Public health alert and multiple recalls issued after dangerous contaminant found in several brands of the spice.

Learn more about available funding for environmental justice projects!

📅Join us August 7, for a Thriving Communities Grantmaking Info Session webinar from 11AM to 12:30PM.

Discover funding opportunities for air and water quality improvement, enhancing food access, promoting healthy housing, and more.

Register at: https://tinyurl.com/bdhp8vup

Green & Healthy Homes Initiative

Need funding for your EJ project? Join us on August 7th, for GHHI's Thriving Communities Grantmaking Info Session webinar! Discover funding opportunities for air and water quality improvement, enhancing food access, promoting healthy housing, and more. Register today! https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3IkI7HP9SrOZ9mcst7GSKA

Join EPA Region 3, August 5th in Baltimore! Hear from technical assistance providers about significant Inflation Reduction Act funding opportunities and technical assistance. Discover available EPA resources to help your community. Register today! https://ow.ly/Cv2l50SIxCa

Join us for the EPA Region 3 event in Baltimore on August 5, 2024. Learn about Inflation Reduction Act funding, meet technical assistance providers, and brainstorm ways to tackle the climate crisis. Register now: https://ow.ly/NxP050SIotr

"GHHI is dedicated to creating healthier housing by removing carbon emissions in the homes of our most vulnerable families. We know that emissions have extraordinarily detrimental effects on the health of children, adults, and seniors.

We also know that removing carbon emissions from homes will aid in our fight against climate change as over 40% of all emissions come from residences and buildings."
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Did you know that Lead-Free Families helps grandparents too?👵🏻👴🏻 Our program believes that any home where a young child spends a great deal of time should be lead-safe! Check out this wonderful quote ✍️ from a grandparent who participated in Lead-Free Families! ❤️

Interested in learning more about how we can help make your home or a family members home lead-safe? 🤔🏡 Call us (717)-544-5323 or email us ([email protected]).

Today, we hosted 33+ LACC and GHHI staff from various EJ sectors—biohazard remediation, environmental waste, pollution, community composting, development, green housing, horticulture, and urban greening—at our Thriving Communities session in Wilmington, Delaware!

Join EPA Region 3 in Baltimore on Aug 5, for a community event! Learn about Inflation Reduction Act funding, meet technical assistance providers, and brainstorm solutions for climate and environmental justice. Families welcome. Register now—space is limited! https://ow.ly/Jm0h50SIno6

Hey EJ leaders! Join us in Delaware on Wednesday, July 24 for GHHI's Thriving Communities Grantmaking Info Session! Learn about funding opportunities for air/water quality, improving food access, healthy housing, and more. Register Today! https://ow.ly/YG4O50SFzQs

Last week, we joined Department of Housing and Urban Development to announce the winners of the 2024 Secretary's Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships!

🎉 Huge congrats to Lincoln Community Foundation, Rochester Area Community Foundation, Seattle Foundation, The Dayton Foundation, John T. Gorman Foundation, and Yampa Valley Community Foundation.

And thank you for all your work to improve housing, economic development, and health outcomes in your communities.

Join us in Delaware on Wednesday, July 24 for GHHI's Thriving Communities Grantmaking Info Session! Learn about funding opportunities for air/water quality, improving food access, healthy housing, and more. This is perfect for community-based EJ leaders. Don't miss out on this information! https://ow.ly/w8Vh50SFzLE

We love all of these partners in the work! Congratulations.

Last week, we joined Department of Housing and Urban Development to announce the winners of the 2024 Secretary's Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships!

🎉 Huge congrats to Lincoln Community Foundation, Rochester Area Community Foundation, Seattle Foundation, The Dayton Foundation, John T. Gorman Foundation, and Yampa Valley Community Foundation.

And thank you for all your work to improve housing, economic development, and health outcomes in your communities.

Unase a nosotro en Delaware este miércoles 24 de Julio donde estaremos ofreciendo informacion sobre como obtener subvenciones para las comunidades de prosperidad en GHHI! No se pierda la oportunidad de aprender sobre nuestros recursos para mejorar la calidad de aire, agua, acceso de alimentos, viviendas saludables y mas.Una oportunidad perfecta para los Los lideres de Justicia Ambientales comunitarios. https://ow.ly/KGis50SFz12

Thank you to Cassie Malane for choosing GHHI to receive a $20,000 grant as part of The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation 2024 Employee Giving Program! We are grateful for the support of the Foundation and for its commitment to nonprofits in Greater Baltimore working to advance equity and address the root causes of poverty. Ruth Ann Norton

Join us in Delaware on Wednesday, July 24 for GHHI's Thriving Communities Grantmaking Info Session! Learn about funding opportunities for air/water quality, improving food access, healthy housing, and more. This is perfect for community-based EJ leaders - Register today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/epa-region-3-environmental-justice-thriving-communities-grantmaking-meeting-tickets-945751808117?aff=erelexpmlt

Every child deserves a safe and healthy environment to grow and thrive. Let's prioritize lead prevention efforts, educate caregivers, and advocate for policies that safeguard our children from the lifelong impacts of lead exposure. 🏡 Learn more us visit ghhi.org

🎉 Thrilled to announce that our Outreach and Education Manager, Chevelle Bash, received the Community Advocate Award from Baltimore Connect! We are so thankful for her dedication to making a positive impact in the community! Congratulations, Chevelle!