Five organizations were recently recognized by Mayor Suttle for their chilhood lead poisoning prevention efforts.  These organizations included the Lead Safe Omaha Coalition, the UNL Douglas/Sarpy County Extension Office, Omaha Healthy Kids Alliance, the Douglas County Health Department, and NeighborWorks Omaha. 

Awards were presented on April 8, 2010 at the Community Development Week Awards Ceremony.  These organizations were also recognized by Nebraska Govenor Dave Heineman on April 6, 2010 at the Nebraska State Capital.  Congratulations to all.  

 

Douglas County Health Department

From left to right: Doug Clark, Reid Steinkraus, and Planning Director Rick Cunningham

 

Lead Safe Omaha Coalition

From left to right: Lori Hill, Cheryl Weston, and Planning Director Rick Cunningham

NeighborWorks Omaha

From left to right: Chris Grummons, Jacqueline Hankins, Gloria Kellum, and Planning Director Rick Cunningham 

Omaha Healthy Kids Alliance

From left to right: Morghan Price, Che Orduna, Kara Eastman, and Planning Director Rick Cunningham 

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Douglas/Sarpy County Extension Office

From left to right: Connie Lowndes, Rachael Wright, Vernon Waldren, and Planning Director Rick Cunningham