Women for a Healthy Environment

Today, our brilliant student interns, Scott Sullivan and Christine Glaston from the University of Pittsburgh School of Computing and Information, showcased their innovative ARC GIS Story Map at Carnegie Mellon's GIS Day 2024. Their work highlights the power of technology in advancing environmental health and justice. Carnegie Mellon University Esri ArcGIS Online University of Pittsburgh Library System (ULS) University of Pittsburgh School of Computing and Information

Help ensure every child has clean water at school. Together, we can make it happen! #CleanWater #HealthySchools https://conta.cc/3ZbKeWD

Together, We Can Provide Cleaner Water for All! ?? Access to clean and safe drinking water is a fundamental right, yet many communities face challenges with outdated infrastructure and contamination. Women for a Healthy Environment (WHE) is on a mission to change that. What WHE Is Doing: Distributing water filters to families in need Testing water in schools to ensure safety for children Advocating for updated policies to address lead and other contaminants ? How You Can Help: Your support makes a direct impact! Here’s what your contributions can do: $50: Provides a water filter for a family in need $100: Covers a water quality test at a local school $250: Funds a workshop on water safety for the community $500: Supports advocacy for stronger water quality regulations ?? Act Now! Every dollar brings us closer to ensuring every child and family has access to safe, clean water. ?? Donate Today: https://lnkd.in/eSSizaCz ?? Together, we can protect our water, our health, and our future. #CleanWater #SaferSchools #CommunityHealth #EnvironmentalJustice

October Newsletter: Catch up on the latest from Women for a Healthy Environment! Explore Zach Brown’s climate talk, our Life Without Lead Summit recap, and meet Rachel, WHE’s new AI assistant! https://conta.cc/40jdrB1

Today is the last day to request a mail-in ballot! Your voice is essential to building a healthier future for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities. Don't miss your chance to make a difference—request your ballot today and ensure your voice is heard! Here's the link: https://lnkd.in/dRmCpuzd

We are thrilled to announce Jennifer Saks as the winner of the 2024 Needleman Award. This prestigious recognition highlights Jen’s unwavering dedication to protecting children and communities from lead exposure and her leadership in advancing public health initiatives across Allegheny County. Your tireless work is making a lasting impact, Jen, and we are so proud of everything you've accomplished. Thank you for your incredible commitment to creating safer environments for families! Allegheny County Allegheny County Health Department #lwol2024 #needlemanaward

It’s National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week! Lead exposure remains a serious threat, especially to children in our most vulnerable communities. At Women for a Healthy Environment (WHE), we’re working hard to eliminate lead from homes, schools, and early learning centers to protect the health and futures of our kids. Join us for our Life Without Lead Summit on October 24 to hear from experts, advocates, and families about the importance of creating lead-free environments. Let’s work together to make lead poisoning a thing of the past! https://lnkd.in/ePWSMnMr #gtlopgh #nlppw2024

Join us on October 17th at the Frick Environmental Center for 'The True Nature of the Climate Crisis,' featuring climate scientist Zach Brown, PhD. Discover the real barriers to climate action and how we can overcome them together. Seats are limited—reserve yours now! ??? ?? Date: October 17, 2024 ?? Location: Frick Environmental Center ? Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM Register here: https://lnkd.in/d4m_Vqty #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalJustice #TrueNature #WHE #ClimateCrisis #PittsburghEvents Breathe Project Sunrise Movement Pittsburgh Hub The Climate Reality Project Pittsburgh & SWPA Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Students are free! Code student.

NEW Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) map confirms that 662,717 lead pipes threaten the health of families in Pennsylvania. Thank you US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for finalizing safeguards against lead in drinking water to protect our communities. This is a huge win for public health, ensuring safer drinking water for vulnerable communities across Pennsylvania and beyond. https://lnkd.in/egrZbUTR

Don’t miss this important gathering of experts, advocates, and community leaders as we unite to eliminate the threat of lead exposure, which disproportionately impacts environmental justice communities. Our keynote speaker, Leann Howell, will share her deeply personal and moving story of her son’s battle with lead poisoning and the powerful journey she’s undertaken to protect children. Her story will inspire and remind us all of the urgency in addressing this preventable health crisis.