Recently, Defend Our Health hosted a community meeting in Lewiston to raise awareness around common health issues that are prevalent in older rental housing such as lead, mold, carbon monoxide, and radon. These health issues impact New Mainers unequally, with the impact falling mostly on tenants of color. This meeting was organized in partnership with…

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Last month, Defend’s organizer, Sergio Cahueque, joined the Community Conservation Initiative leaders for their #TheCCINeighnorhoodCleanUpProgram in Deer Oaks Park. This community clean-up is part of an ongoing effort to take care of the environment, and we are grateful for the invitation to talk to impacted communities about our Healthy Housing program. The Community Conservation Initiative…

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