OCTOBER 21, 2024 — CLEVELAND – This year’s National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) will take place October 20 – 26, 2024. This annual week of awareness and action is a call to bring together individuals, organizations, and local governments to increase lead poisoning prevention awareness.
Throughout the week, activities and programs are aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of lead exposure — especially for young children and during pregnancy — and promoting safe practices to protect families.
“We are fortunate in the City of Cleveland to have great partners, like the Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition and Cleveland Public Library, working with us to end childhood lead poisoning,” said Mayor Justin M. Bibb. “Working alongside our colleagues in Cleveland City Council, we are actively collaborating to strengthen our lead-safe programs to better protect our kids, and Lead Week is a perfect time to highlight this ongoing work.”
"The Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition believes that no child should be poisoned by lead. We need to work together to make our city lead safe. The Lead Safe Resource Center is here to support the community and partner with those who want to be part of the solution to create lead safe and healthy homes for the families who need it the most. Together we can keep our children safe so they can thrive in the great city of Cleveland," said Kim Foreman – CEO of Environmental Health Watch, Administrator of the Lead Safe Resource Center and chair of the Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition’s Community Engagement Committee.
In recognition of NLPPW, the City of Cleveland and the Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition [leadsafecle.org] are teaming up to host various awareness events and activities across the city:
Monday, October 21
5 p.m. Lead 101 + Healthy Cooking Demo
This training presents information on the Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition, the resources and teams available to support you, along with great information on the who, what, when, where, and why for all things lead poisoning and prevention.
The class is located in the community room at The New Eastside Market in Glenville. Free parking is available in the lots next to the market.
The healthy cooking demonstration begins around 5 p.m. After that, there will be an educational presentation on lead poisoning that goes until 7 p.m. Children are welcome to attend with adults. At the end of the class, the Coalition will hold a raffle for a new Hoover vacuum with HEPA filters. Register here: LEAD 101 + Healthy Cooking demo | Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition
Light up the Night with Lead Week Green
Cleveland City Hall and Terminal Tower are set to turn their lights green in honor of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. They invite businesses and organizations across downtown Cleveland to do the same.
Wednesday, October 23
5 p.m. Community Conversation at the New Eastside Market
Find answers on lead poisoning from leaders and support organizations in your neighborhood. Join us for a brief presentation followed by a town hall-style Q&A session with local changemakers leading the fight to build a Lead Safe Cleveland. Community Conversation | Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition
Thursday, October 24
8 a.m. Lead Screening and Testing Commission
Under the leadership of Director David Margolius, Department of Public Health, the City’s Lead Screening and Testing Commission is holding a virtual meeting to discuss increasing childhood screening and testing rates. Join the meeting on Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84005936862
Meeting ID: 840 0593 6862
6 p.m. Sign making party at GlenVillage
Show off your creativity ahead of the 4th Annual Lead Poisoning Prevention Walk & Rally as we gather to craft signs designed to educate Clevelanders on the dangers of lead poisoning. Sign Making Party | Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition
Saturday, October 26
11 a.m. Lead Poisoning Prevention Walk and Rally
As part of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, the 2024 Lead Walk will gather Cleveland residents and community advocates along with city leaders and officials to raise awareness and promote action designed to prevent lead exposure in our homes and childcare centers.
The event will begin at Bethany Baptist Church at 11 AM and end at The New Eastside Market (10505 St Clair Ave). Want to skip the walk but still support the cause? Attend the post-walk rally celebration featuring a prize raffle, free refreshments, and other family-friendly activities.
Free parking will be available at both Bethany Baptist Church (1211 E 105th St, Cleveland) and in various lots around The New Eastside Market.
Register here: 4th Annual Lead Walk & Rally | Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition
Download the printable schedule of Lead Week events here and visit leadsafecle.org to learn more about the Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition.
