Concerned Citizens Organized Against Lead (CCOAL) was created in 2005 by my daughter, Charmayne Brown, who was severely lead poisoned as a child, and myself, Robin Brown, her mother. We have been advocating for community prevention, intervention, and awareness since 1999. CCOAL consists of over 300 members associated with lead poisoned children; including parents, family, friends, and organizations who want to eliminate this “Silent Epidemic”. We are the only grassroots organization with a proven track record of reaching the community with healthy home awareness classes focusing on lead poisoning on the local, state and national levels. 

Through our flagship programs we've found creative ways to bring lead poison prevention, intervention awareness resources and healthy homes issues to parents, children, educators, social workers, and other community stakeholders throughout Cuyahoga County. This summer we’re hosting two monthly classes to reach the 3rd shift and 2nd shift worker and we provide childcare and provide nutritious meals for participants and their children. This year we’re giving away toolkits so parents know the right items to use in their homes to prevent lead laden dirt and other hazardous materials from entering the home and jeopardizing the health their families.