Working to eliminate childhood lead poisoning in Rhode Island and beyond through education, parent support, and advocacy. Est. 1992
Rhode Island, USA
Joined October 2018
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A6a: #NLPPWchat #NLPPW2024 “Lead-free means removing all the lead.” From our water, from our soil, from our paint, but ultimately from our bodies. Protecting our children from future exposures and taking care of those who have been poisoned in the past.
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No child should suffer the horrors of lead poisoning. It is 100% preventable & we will continue to work with fantastic advocates like the Childhood Lead Action Project @LeadSafeKidsRI - to make it history!
It’s time to celebrate Antoinette Catholdi-Dow, Parent Hero! Nette was motivated to get involved at the Childhood Lead Action Project because of her family’s personal experience with lead poisoning. She joined us as an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer and worked tirelessly ... (1/2)
When families need help with lead poisoning, Kamalich is there! In just a few short years running the statewide non-medical lead poisoning case management, Kamalich Vega has stepped up to eliminate childhood lead poisoning in so many ways. (1/3)
Whether it is supporting outreach to raise awareness about lead, helping analyze community lead data, going up to the state house to make sure elected officials know how important lead poisoning prevention is, she goes above and beyond the call of duty to push our mission forward
Join us in celebrating her next week on October 21st at our annual event: eventbrite.com/e/get-the-lea…
June Tourangeau is a RI lead poisoning prevention icon! As a nurse, home visitor and mentor to so many lead poisoning prevention workers over the decades, June provided support for generations of families affected by lead poisoning . (1/2)
We are excited to celebrate her significant contributions with our Lifetime Achievement award.
Congratulations!
Last chance to get tickets here: eventbrite.com/e/get-the-lea…
We are happy to honor Denise DeBarros and Patricia Martinez at the Central Falls Schools Department with the Community Partner award. Both of them have showed great leadership and proactivity in ensuring that parents are empowered to take on lead safety issues. Congratulations!
Celebrate with us! Tickets available here: eventbrite.com/e/get-the-lea…
We will be hosting an open house on October 18th to talk about lead and lead issues. We can help you sign up for the rental registry, apply for financial assistance, and teach you about your rights!
Where: 1192 Westminster street, Providence, RI 02909.
When: 10am-3pm October 18th
El 18 de octubre celebraremos una jornada de puerta abierta para hablar sobre el plomo y sus problemas. Podemos ayudarle a inscribirse en el registro de alquileres, solicitar asistencia financiera y conocer sus derechos.
Just a reminder! Early bird pricing ends tomorrow at midnight! Get your tickets today at eventbrite.com/e/get-the-lea…
We are so pleased to announce this year's honorees!
Join us on October 21st 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Guild in Pawtucket to celebrate their contributions to lead poisoning prevention efforts in Rhode Island.
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We'll be here this Saturday to help out with the lead clinic! Bring your questions!
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The Childhood Lead Action Project is pleased to announce a fun-filled evening to support our ongoing fight to protect children from lead poisoning. Show your commitment to keeping local families safe from lead and support our mission by buying a ticket!
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A few highlights with friends and collaborators from across the country at last month's 2025 National Lead and Healthy Housing Conference!
We were honored to present about Rhode Island and learn alongside so many people working from various perspectives on lead.
Check out this article covering toxic metals found in baby food and companies' transparency in this issue:
consumerreports.org/babies-k…
Very informative.
We are excited to announce our Lead Champions Training workshop series starting at the end of next month!
See the flyer and apply here: forms.gle/TpPwFJD42jiYJoBi8
