(Watertown) The Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha and Jefferson Counties recently completed its first Lead Safe Homes Project in Watertown. This new effort aims to protect families from the hidden dangers of lead exposure.
The initiative was made possible in part to critical seed funding from Dean Health Plan by Medica, Chorus Community Health Plans, and United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County.
A homeowner in Watertown applied for help after her house tested positive for lead. The woman’s grandchildren were also diagnosed with elevated blood lead levels. Through a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and the seed funding from community health partners, Habitat removed the lead hazards in the woman’s home.
CEO of Habitat Melissa Songco says lead exposure is a serious threat. She adds that thanks to the generosity of their funding partners, they were able to launch this program and respond quickly to families who need them.
More projects are already planned for Watertown, Waukesha, and Fort Atkinson. The Lead Safe Homes Program is part of Habitat’s broader mission to repair 30 homes a year and ensure families have access to a safe, healthy, and affordable home.
Click HERE for more information about the Lead-Safe Homes Program.
