Community Activities & Awareness

The Resident Services Department has established a food pantry. This food pantry will provide any resident living within our properties access to can goods and various other non-perishable food items on an emergency basis. If you or someone you are aware of living within our properties have a need for food contact the Resi-dent Services Department at 215-557-8484 ext. 3350 or ext. 3351 to speak with a Resident Services Coordi-nator and to arrange a food delivery. Some of the food items are as follows:

• Meals in a can (stew, chili, soup) • Tuna and canned meat • Peanut butter • Low-sugar cereals • 100% fruit juices in single serving boxes • Canned fruit packed in juice • Canned vegetables (low salt)

Students at Museums in Philly, or STAMP, is a program of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, in partnership with 15 museums, attractions and community organizations. The program’s mission is to increase teen’s access to all the fine arts and culture Philadelphia has to offer as a means to discovering their own identities. STAMP wants to change teens’ perception of museums as places they are forced to go and that are not seen as interesting and enjoyable. The STAMP pass is available to any Philadelphia high school student and is valid for one year of FREE admission to a selection of the city’s top museums and attractions. Pass holders also get access to special events throughout the year. Any teen interested must be a Philadelphia resident between the ages of 14-19.

For more information and how to apply please contact (215) 557-7811 Monday-Friday between 9am-5pm, or access the website at PhillyStampPass.org.

Fatherhood Enrichment Program

The Fatherhood Enrichment Program strives to provide and help fathers with the basic skills necessary to functioning today’s economy while being able to achieve self-sufficiency.

The FEP offers services and training to pre-release, post-release and non-custodial fathers who are committed to reunifying with their families while becoming responsible and productive individuals.

This program offers the following comprehensive services: Adult Education Classes (GED), Job Readiness Training, Computer Literacy & Resume development, child support assistance, criminal record expungement and parenting & life skills just to name a few. This program is sponsored by the Mayor’s Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity.

For more information, contact Vincent Smith at (215) 685-0773 or (215) 685-0770.

Walk-in hours available Monday-Thursday 10am-1pm at 990 Spring Garden Street, 7th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19123.

Access Admissions You now have ACCESS to more than ever before. Enjoy some of Philadelphia’s best cultural venues for $2. Show your ACCESS card at any of the following arts and cultural venues in Philadelphia to enter for just $2.

• Visitors must present their ACCESS Card and valid photo ID to receive $2 admission.• Discounted rate is good for general admission only, does not include the cost of special exhibitions or features• One ACCESS card may be used to bring up to four (4) family members per visit.• ACCESS cards will be used simply as identification; the $2 per person admission fee will be paid by the individual at the door and not deducted from their EBT balance.

For more information, please visit: www.art-reach.org/programs/access-admission.

Free Outdoor Movies in Philly Parks

Join Philadelphia Parks & Recreation for a free outdoor movie this summer! Fifty screenings are scheduled throughout the city now through October.

This summer grab a blanket and head to one of Philly’s many neighborhood parks to enjoy a movie under the stars! There are activities planned before showtime that begin at dusk like music, fun and games an hour before.

For the full schedule, addresses and information about refreshments and rain dates visit bit.ly/PPRMovies.

Never write a rent check again! It’s the beginning of the month-you got things to do, places to be, and bills to pay. We understand how busy you are and how long that ‘to-do’ list can get. That’s why we’ve made it as easy as possible to mark “pay rent” off the list every month with our conve-nient and secure, electronic payment and mobile app option!

You can make a one-time rent payment online or with our app without purchasing a money order or standing in line.

It’s fast, easy and can be done when you want, from where you want. Plus it’s FREE! That’s right, FREE! Save time and money by paying your rent online or with our app! Please contact Susan McMichael at (215) 557-8414 x3211 to sign up today!

Resident Services 2042-48 Arch Street, 2nd Floor

Philadelphia, PA 19103(215) 557-8484

Table of Contents

Page 2

Food Pantry

Free Outdoor Movies in Philly Parks

STAMP

Access Admissions

Page 3

Fatherhood Enrichment Program

Burglary Prevention Tips

Never Write a Rent Check Again!

Page 4

Manage Stress

Recipe: Fish Tacos with Summer Salsa

Summer Quote

Resident Services Contacts

Grievance Policy

Volume 4, Issue 1 Newsletter for Columbus Property Management’s Residents Summer 2016

Making a Difference in Your World

a member of Mission First Housing Group

2042-48 Arch Street, 2nd Fl.Philadelphia, PA 19103

(215) 557-8484www.columbuspm.org

www.missionfirsthousing.orgtwitter: @MissionFirstHG

Making a Difference in Your World is written by CPM’s

Resident Services Department.

Christian Hobson Resident Services Managerext. 3350

Rebecca RushResident Services Coordinator

ext. 3278

Megan SmithResident Services Coordinatorext. 3351

Summer Recipe: Fish Tacos with Summer SalsaMakes: 4 servings Prep: 30 mins Cook: 8 mins

Ingredients•1-pound halibut or other meaty white fish fillets•Juice of 2 limes•1 11 ounces can whole tomatillos, drained•4 small zucchini peeled, seeded and cut into small cubes•1/4 cups chopped cilantro leaves and stems•2 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt, plus more to taste•8 6 inches’ corn tortillas•2 tablespoons chili powder•1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste•1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil•1 Hass avocado, peeled and thinly sliced

Directions1.Preheat the oven to 225 degrees. Place the fish in a medium bowl and drizzle with half of the lime juice. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.2.Using your hands, squeeze the juice and flesh from the tomatillos, 1 at a time, into a medium bowl; discard the skins. Mash the tomatillos with a fork. Add the zucchini, the remaining lime juice, the cilantro and 2 t easpoons of the salt and toss.3.Spread the tortillas on 2 baking sheets and warm in the oven for about 10 minutes.4.In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cayenne pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Remove the fish from the lime juice, pat dry and cover with the spice rub. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook the fish, about 4 minutes on each side. Break the fish into bite-size pieces and season to taste with salt. Arrange the fish in the tortillas with some of the salsa and avocado slices.

CPM’s 2042-48 Arch Street office will be closed on the following dates:

September 5 (Labor Day) October 10 (Columbus Day)

National Night Out - August 2nd

National Night Out is a community-police awareness event in the United States, held on the first Tuesday of August. This annual community-building campaign promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer and better places to live. Many of these events are typically organized by community block captains, nonprofit organizations, agencies and police departments. You can organize your neighbors and your block can participate in this year’s NNO event in August. For more information, contact 1800-NITE-OUT or go to the official website at info@NATW.org.

With one in five Americans developing skin cancer, childhood education about sun safety is a vital step toward reducing risk and improving public health. Overexposure to the sun’s ultra-violet (UV) rays seriously threatens human health. Besides the immediate effect of sunburn, over time excess UV radiation can cause skin cancer, eye damage, immune system suppression, and premature aging. About 23 percent of lifetime sun exposure occurs before the age of 18. Learning about sun safety and dangers of sunbeds is the key to reducing the risk of future health problems.

Surviving the Hot Weather – How to Protect Yourself from the Heat • STAY COOL. Stay inside, in air-conditioning if you can, or in cool places such as basements. Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing. Take cool showers. Sleep without sheets. Draw the shades to keep out morning and afternoon sun. • STAY HYDRATED. Drink more water than usual, especially if exercising or active outdoors. Be proactive, don’t wait until you are thirsty. Avoid alcohol and caffeine because they make you lose water. • LISTEN TO YOUR BODY. Take it easy. Reduce exercise and limit it to the cooler parts of the day. If you feel sick, ask for help. Stop what you are doing if you feel faint or weak. Heat can worsen existing chronic health conditions. • DON’T BE A STRANGER. Check on your loved ones and neighbors, especially if they are elderly or have chronic health conditions. Make sure they are drinking enough water and are staying cool. Remind them to take heat seriously! • NEVER LEAVE CHILDREN, ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, OR PETS IN A PARKED VEHICLE. Just don’t do it. The sun can turn a vehicle into an oven within minutes, even if it doesn’t feel hot outside.

Manage StressThe BasicsNot all stress is bad. Stress can help protect you in a dangerous situation. But chronic (ongoing) stress can lead to health problems. Preventing and managing chronic stress can help lower your risk for serious conditions like heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, and depression.

You can prevent or reduce stress by planning ahead, deciding which tasks need to be done first, and preparing for stressful events.

Some stress is hard to avoid. You can find ways to manage stress by noticing when you feel stressed, taking time to relax, getting active and eating healthy, and talking to friends and family.

Take Action!Being prepared and feeling in control of your situation will help lower your stress. Follow these tips for preventing and managing stress:Plan your time. Think ahead about how you are going to use your time. Write a to-do list and figure out what’s most important – then do that thing first. Be realistic about how long each task will take.Prepare yourself. Prepare ahead of time for stressful events like a job interview or a hard conversation with a loved one. Picture the event in your mind.Stay positive.Imagine what the room will look like and what you will sayHave a back-up plan.

Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it… Russell Baker

New Columbus Property Management Website!!The new site includes a MYCPM: A resident portal with information about your property, access to resources in your community and online rent payment portal. Plus, there is a resident services page dedicated to services and events at your property. Check it out at www.columbuspm.org

Grievance Procedure for ResidentsA resident may ask CPM to reconsider any adverse decision should a dispute not be resolved through normal procedures at the site level. Request for reconsideration must be in writing and must set forth the specific reasons why the resident or prospective resident believes the decision was in error. Any reconsideration request must be limited to the allegation and issues directly related to the alleged adverse action. The complainant must identify all relevant information that he or she believes is incorrect or that was omitted from previous consideration. The request must include all new and material information believed to support the reconsideration request. All grievances will be reviewed by a company officer and will be responded to within 10 business days of receipt. Please direct all grievances to: Columbus Property Management, Attn: Grievance/Complaint, 2042-48 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 or by email to: corporate@columbuspm.org