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Southeast Seniors Block Nurse Program

Southeast Seniors Block Nurse Program

Workshops on reducing household hazardous waste and reducing junk mail were presented to over 100 seniors and youth at local senior apartments buildings. A newsletter was sent to over 6,000 residents discussing predatory mail, and a junk mail tree was completed by a group of 7th and 8th grade students in partnership with a senior high-rise building. Brochures on HHW disposal were given to 71 seniors, and 15 digital thermometers were distributed. A Button Battery Box was placed in one of the senior high-rise buildings.

In 2008-09, Southeast Seniors Block Nurse Program assisted isolated seniors in reducing junk mail, identifying household hazardous waste, enlisting family members to properly dispose of it, and switching to non-toxic household products. 52 seniors and 15 home health aides attended action-oriented workshops. 12,500 homes received a newsletter with waste reduction, junk mail, and household cleaner tips.

 

Counties of Activity:
Hennepin
Grant Project Year:
2004, 2008

Contact Information

Marji Miller, Executive Director
612-331-2302

Southeast Seniors Block Nurse Program

66 Malcolm Avenue SE
Minneapolis MN 55414

Additional Resources

For state, county, Rethink Recycling, and grantee tools, visit Grantee Resources.