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- EIN 20-5326650
- (616) 241-3300
- 1545 Buchanan Ave Sw Grand Rapids MI 49507-1650 USA
- www.healthyhomescoalition.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Homeless & Housing, Housing Support
Mission: Improve childrens health and wellbeing by eliminating harmful housing conditions.
Programs: Breath easier asthma program - modeled after the healthy homes for healthy kids program, this project targets households with children with poorly managed asthma resulting in repeat emergency department visits or hospital admissions. All interventions are based upon the findings of an initial home assessment. This project includes provision of consumer goods and home repairs to address asthma triggers carpet removal, fix leaks and control moisture, pest management, ventilation and more.
the childhood lead poisoning prevention program works collaboratively with the locat get the lead out project to educate parents, professionals, and the community about strategies to help prevent childhood lead poisoning. The program conducts outreach for the city of grand rapids and the state of michigans lead hazard control progam, including case management of those in the application process.
the healthy homes for healthy kids program offers comprehensive environmental assessments for low-income households with at-risk children. The assessment is followed by the development of a family-centered action plan and then the delivery of tailored education, referral and/or intervention. Lead poisoning and asthma management are the leading reasons for service. Additional items addressed are fire safety, radon, carbon monoxide and natural gas leaks, pest management, and accidental injuries such as trips, falls, scald burns, poisonings, suffocation and drowning.