In the News Post: Task force launches campaigns to address housing concerns
Local elected officials and nonprofits came together Tuesday to announce two separate campaigns aimed at improving regional housing options.
Press Release: Oneida County, City of Utica, Nonprofit Partners Sign Green & Healthy Homes Initiative Compact to Provide Comprehensive Home Interventions
On Tuesday, June 4, Lead-Free Mohawk Valley Coalition partners signed a compact with the Green & Health Homes Initiative (GHHI), establishing Utica-Oneida County as one of 26 designated GHHI sites … Continued
Press Release: Interactive Lead Funding Toolkit Released for Practitioners by GHHI
LEAD FUNDING TOOLKIT The Green & Healthy Homes Initiative (GHHI) announces the release of the Lead Funding Toolkit: a publicly-available, web-based practitioner’s guide including over 40 sources of funding for residential … Continued
Post: Interactive Lead Funding Toolkit Released for Practitioners by GHHI
LEAD FUNDING TOOLKIT The Green & Healthy Homes Initiative (GHHI) announces the release of the Lead Funding Toolkit: a publicly-available, web-based practitioner’s guide including over 40 sources of funding for residential … Continued
Press Release: GHHI Announces Second Round of Lead Poisoning Prevention Catalytic Grants
GHHI is pleased to announce a second competition round of Lead Poisoning Prevention Catalytic Grant Awards. GHHI’s goal is to grow and strengthen the network of organizations dedicated to advancing … Continued
In the News Post: Mayor Pete Buttigieg speaks at Green & Healthy Homes initiative event to improve homes
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In the News Post: EPA Honors Efforts of Rhode Island Asthma Control Program During Asthma Awareness Month
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today recognized the Rhode Island Department of Health as one of only three national winners of the 2019 National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management. Each year during Asthma Awareness Month, EPA honors programs delivering excellent environmental asthma management as part of their comprehensive asthma care services to improve the lives of children and families with asthma.
Press Release: Maryland Healthy Children Act Signed into Law
Governor signs the Maryland Healthy Children Act (HB1233) to lower the blood lead action level in Maryland Annapolis, MD, April 30, 2019 — Governor Larry Hogan today signed the Maryland … Continued
In the News Post: After record year for rain, advocates and lawmakers point to mold problems for low-income renters in Baltimore
After Baltimore’s wettest year on record, housing advocates are seeking more protections for low-income tenants battling mold in their rental homes — and a city councilman is calling for a hearing on the problem.
Post: 2019 Maryland General Assembly Passes HB1233 to Lower Blood Lead Action Level
Baltimore, MD – GHHI achieved its primary state legislative goal of lowering the blood lead action level in Maryland for environmental investigation of homes and medical case management for children. The passage … Continued