October 2026 Newsletter

Every child deserves a healthy place to learn, grow and thrive.

WHE launches a new resource for the community

We are thrilled to introduce the Environmental Health Resource Hub, a valuable new tool designed to empower you and your loved ones in creating healthier living spaces. Our homes are where we spend the majority of our time, yet we often overlook how our environment can significantly influence our health and well-being.

This Hub, developed through WHE's Healthy Home Production Grant from HUD, offers essential guidance and resources on a wide range of topics—from asbestos to safety concerns—ensuring that you have the knowledge needed to maintain a safe home. We encourage you to explore this resource and share it with your community, including family, friends, and colleagues, because together we can promote a culture of health and safety.

Click here to visit the site and take the first step towards a healthier home!

Dinner for a Cause

Support WHE at Mad Mex Shadyside

Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 7:00 pm

Mad Mex Shadyside

Join WHE for a casual evening of great food, conversation, and community. Meet WHE staff, board members, and supporters while learning how WHE is helping build a healthier tomorrow. Hear about our vision for the future and discover ways to get connected to our mission.

This event is designed to introduce new friends to WHE, so bring a colleague, neighbor, family member, or friend!

Click here to secure your tickets, seats are limited!

WHE featured on Talk Pittsburgh

WHE's executive director had an opportunity to discuss the continued trend of school openings delayed due to mold, as well as the back-to-school checklist all parents should have for the new school year. This checklist focuses on addressing environmental issues that can lead to poor academic performance and missed school days. The list includes the following questions:

• Has your school adopted an indoor air quality management plan that is followed all year (this can prevent mold!)?
• Does your school have filtered drinking water stations, including filtration of all drinking water outlets and food preparation areas?
• Has your school tested for radon?

To watch the full interview, click here.

To learn more about mold, check out our blog.

To learn what questions you should ask your school, click here.

To access WHE's program that tests and mitigates for lead and radon in schools and early learning facilities, click here.

About

WHE is a non-profit organization that empowers underserved communities to build resilience, promote equity and safeguard children from environmental health hazards. We collaborate with families, schools, and early learning centers to create healthy environments where children can flourish. Guided by science, we advocate for policies and programs that foster equitable lives free from environmental harms.