Chris and Marissa Loud

We have a ton of young children just on our block, and we want them to be safe, too, so it really is a full-scale neighborhood thing.” —Chris Loud

Customer Type:

Residential

   Improvements:

Lead abatement

A Traverse City Family Restores the Safety of their Home and Neighborhood by Removing Lead Hazards

Chris and Marissa Loud knew their old home would need some work, but they never imagined the hidden dangers of lead would threaten their family’s well-being. When their two daughters were diagnosed with high blood lead levels from lead dust in their home, the Louds turned to their local health department for help and discovered Michigan Saves’ Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund. With the support of the program’s 50/50 cost-share incentive, they were able to take on a $100,000 lead abatement project, removing the hazardous materials and securing a safer future for their children. The Loud family’s story is a powerful reminder of how Michigan Saves helps families protect what matters most—their health and their homes.

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Protect what matters most.

Does your home have lead-based paint? Michigan Saves can help. We created the Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund to make sure everyone—no exceptions—has peace of mind when it comes to the safety of their homes. Learn more about the 50/50 cost-share incentive.