National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2025

From Awareness to Action!

October 19–25 marked National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 
This year, GHHI teams across Lancaster, New Jersey, Memphis, and Maryland came together to raise awareness of the ongoing risks of childhood lead exposure, connecting with families, children, and community partners to take action against lead’s toxic legacy.

Throughout the week, we reached approximately 250 Pre-K–2nd grade students, distributed 250 Derek the Dinosaur coloring books, hosted multiple learning events with more than 100 attendees, and participated in community gatherings, including a Trunk or Treat and a Blood Lead Testing and Resource Fair, where 24 children were tested.

Each of these efforts is part of our continued commitment to ensure that every home, school, and space where children grow is healthy, thriving, and full of possibility.