National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week 2020

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Join the Green & Healthy Homes Initiative during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) 2020 as we lift the voices of our community and advocate for safer, healthier childhoods through the eradication of lead poisoning. The goal of NLPPW is to bring together individuals, organizations, industry, and governments to bring awareness to the dangers of childhood lead poisoning.

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is
October 25-31, 2020

GHHI is committed to ensuring that no child experiences the health, social, and economic burden caused by preventable lead poisoning. Please join us and our partners in educating the public on the dangers of lead through the following events and resources:

Date & Time

Date & Time

Host

Mon, Oct 26 11a ET

Running a Successful Program / Overcoming Barriers in your Lead Program

HUD

Mon, Oct 26 12p ET

Virtual Resources Fair

GHHI

Tues, Oct 27 11a ET

Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule – Contractors

HUD

Tues, Oct 27 12p ET

MD American Association Pediatrics Virtual Webinar Event

GHHI, MDE, MDH

Tues, Oct 27 2p ET

Townhall Facebook Live Chat: Get the Lead Facts & Ask the Experts Parent Forum

GHHI

Tues, Oct 27 3p ET

Twitter Chat: Communities in Action, Policies in Action #NLPPWchat

NCHH

Tues, Oct 27 5p ET

MD American Association Pediatrics Virtual Webinar Event

GHHI, MDE, MDH

Tues, Oct 27 2p ET

Incorporating Lead Safety in Building Inspection and Code Enforcement

HUD

Wed, Oct 28 11a ET

Decline in Blood Lead Testing in Young Children Following the Onset of the Pandemic / Lead Poisoning Prevention Efforts During COVID-19

HUD

Wed, Oct 28 1-2p ET
(Spanish)

GHHI’s Lead Safe Work Practices

GHHI

Wed, Oct 28 3p ET

Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule – Contractor Training

GHHI

Thurs, Oct 29 11a ET

Lead Hazards and Housing Discrimination

GHHI

Thurs, Oct 29 12p ET

MD American Association Pediatrics Virtual Webinar Event

GHHI, MDE, MDH

Thurs, Oct 29 2-3p ET

Rental Property Owners Training Webinar

GHHI

Thurs, Oct 29 5p ET

MD American Association Pediatrics Virtual Webinar Event

GHHI, MDE, MDH

Fri, Oct 30 11:30a ET

Get the Facts: Lead & Food

GHHI

Sat, Oct 31 12-2p ET

“Everybody Eats” East Baltimore Food Giveaway; Location: Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle School 600 N Patterson Park Ave, Baltimore, MD 21205

GHHI

Sat, Oct 31 3-6p ET

Trunk & Treat with Transformation Nation; Location: 312 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Suite 103 parking lot

GHHI

This year HUD, EPA, and CDC will be posting social media messages corresponding to daily themes. Participate by retweeting or sharing your own message – be sure to tag @HealthyHousing, @EPA, @HUD, and @CDCEnvironment on Twitter.

For more information on NLPPW, including sample messaging, lead facts, and outreach & advocacy materials take a look at the NLPPW Partner Information Kit and the Sample Social Media Package.

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