Career Trainings & Tips Tips & Ideas

Management and Resident Services wish a “Happy Birthday”

to all residents born this month!

Energy Saving TipsYour Water Use:The main sources of water use for an apartment unit are showers, toilets, and kitchen and sink faucets• A five minute shower will typically use

around 8-12 gallons of water• Washing dishes by hand can easily use

15-20 gallons of water• Low-flow showerheads, low-flow toilets,

and faucet aerators are all used to reduce water use without sacrificing the comfort of the user

• Leaving low-flow showerheads and aerators on is important to reducing water use as well as energy use when using hot water

Appliance water use:• The typical non Energy Star-rated

dishwasher will use around 6 gallons of water per load cycle

• The typical non Energy Star-rated clothes washer will use around 15 gallons of water per load cycle

Heating and Air Conditioning:• Be careful not to overheat or overcool

rooms. In the winter, set your thermostat at 68 degrees in the daytime, and 55 degrees at night. In the summer, keep it set at 78. Lowering your thermostat just two degrees during winter can save 6 percent on your electricity bill.

• Permit Maintenance to clean or replace air filters as recommended. Energy is lost when air conditioners and hot-air furnaces have to work harder to draw air through dirty filters. Cleaning a dirty air conditioner filter can save 5 percent on energy used.

• Avoid setting your thermostat at a colder setting than normal when you turn on your air conditioner. It will not cool your home any faster and could result in excessive cooling and therefore unnecessary expense.

• Consider using an interior fan along with your window air conditioner to spread the cooled air through your home without greatly increasing your energy usage.

Source: EPA, Abacus Property Solutions

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Career Trainings and ActivitiesCareer TrainingsJohns Hopkins University and Health System have launched a citywide local hiring initiative called Hopkins HireLocal. This initiative aims to increase the number of city residents that are employed at Johns Hopkins institutions. If you are a Baltimore City resident interested in a great career opportunity, please contact Humanim’s Workforce Development Team! For more information visit: http://hopkinslocal.jhu.edu/hire. Administrative Assistant Career TrainingBecome nationally certified in administrative skills and receive free job placement assistance by attending Humanim’s Administrative Assistant Career Training. Training leads to national certification as a Microsoft Office Specialist and Front Office Admin Assistant. Receive job placement assistant to work with Towson U, U of MD Baltimore, Johns Hopkins, Mercy, and more! For more information on eligibility requirements, email career-training@humanim.org.Eviction Prevention ServicesNeed Help Paying Your Rent? Contact Bon Secours Community Works to get information about their Eviction Prevention Program. Phone: (410) 362-3629 Address: 26 N. Fulton Street, Baltimore, MD 21223 Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. ActivityA Happy Holidays social event will be held on Thursday December 14th at 4:00 pm in the lobby. Refreshments will be served.TBA: Utility Assistance Workshop presented by BGE

Catch a Washington Redskins Game this

Month!

Dec. 10 @ 4:05 pm. CBS. Away versus the L.A. Chargers

Dec. 17 @ 1 pm. Fox. Home versus Arizona

Cardinals

Dec. 24 @ 1 pm. CBS. Home versus Denver

Broncos

Dec. 31 @ 1 pm. Fox. Away versus New York Giants

Safety TipsEnsure you and your loved ones stay safe and healthy.Brighten the holidays by making your health and safety a priority. Take these steps to keep you and your loved ones safe and healthy—and ready to enjoy the holidays.

1. Wash hands often to help prevent the spread of germs. It’s flu season. Wash your hands with soap and clean running water for at least 20 seconds.2. Bundle up to stay dry and warm. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing: light, warm layers, gloves, hats, scarves,

and waterproof boots.3. Manage stress. Give yourself a break if you feel stressed out, overwhelmed, and out of control. Some of

the best ways to manage stress are to find support, connect socially, and get plenty of sleep.4. Don’t drink and drive or let others drink and drive. Whenever anyone drives drunk, they put everyone on

the road in danger. Choose not to drink and drive and help others do the same.5. Be smoke-free. Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke. Smokers have greater health risks because of

their tobacco use, but nonsmokers also are at risk when exposed to tobacco smoke.6. Fasten seat belts while driving or riding in a motor vehicle. Always buckle your children in the car using a

child safety seat, booster seat, or seat belt according to their height, weight, and age. Buckle up every time, no matter how short the trip and encourage passengers to do the same.

7. Get exams and screenings. Ask your health care provider what exams you need and when to get them. Update your personal and family history. Get insurance from the Health Insurance Marketplace if you are not insured.

8. Get your vaccinations. Vaccinations help prevent diseases and save lives. Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine each year.

9. Monitor children. Keep potentially dangerous toys, food, drinks, household items, and other objects out of children’s reach. Protect them from drowning, burns, falls, and other potential accidents.

10. Practice fire safety. Most residential fires occur during the winter months, so don’t leave fireplaces, space heaters, food cooking on stoves, or candles unattended. Have an emergency plan and practice it regularly.

11. Prepare food safely. Remember these simple steps: Wash hands and surfaces often, avoid cross-contami-nation, cook foods to proper temperatures and refrigerate foods promptly.

12. Eat healthy, stay active. Eat fruits and vegetables which pack nutrients and help lower the risk for certain diseases. Limit your portion sizes and foods high in fat, salt, and sugar. Also, be active for at least 2½ hours a week and help kids and teens be active for at least 1 hour a day.

Source: 12 Ways to Have a Healthy Holiday Season, Center for Disease Control and Prevention

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 know 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 convenient 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 con-tact Susan McMichael at (215) 557-8414 x3211 to sign up today!

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: corporate@columbuspm.org

Recipe of the Month: Cranberry Banana Oat Bread

Ingredients• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour• 1 cup quick cooking oats• 1 tablespoon baking powder• 1/2 teaspoon salt• 2 large eggs• 1/4 cups mashed ripe

bananas• 2 tablespoons sour cream• 1/3 cup melted butter• 1/2 cup white sugar• 3/4 cup dried cranberries• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions1. Preheat an oven to 350

degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2 1/2 x 8 1/2-inch loaf pan with butter. Whisk the flour, oats, baking

powder, and salt together in a bowl; set aside.

2. Whisk the eggs in a mixing bowl until smooth. Beat in the bananas, sour cream, and melted butter. Add the sugar, cranberries, and lemon juice; beat until evenly blended. Fold into the oat mixture until no dry lumps remain. Pour into the prepared loaf pan.

3. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack

Source: www.allrecipes.com

Newsletter for Columbus Property Management Residents December 2017

Volume 1, Issue 15Table of Contents

Page 1December 1 is World AIDS Day

Page 2Career Trainings & Tips

Page 3Safety tips

Page 4Recipe of the Month:Cranberry Banana Oat Bread

Financial Tips: Before you Make That Major Purchase

Never Write a Rent Check Again

Grievance Policy

World AIDS Day is December 1In recognition of World AIDS Day, we wanted to provided facts as well as encourage residents to get tested.What is HIV/AIDS?: HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus, which is the virus that causes HIV infection. The abbreviation “HIV” can refer to the virus or to HIV infection. AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. AIDS is the most advanced stage

of HIV infection. HIV attacks and destroys the infection-fighting CD4 cells of the immune system. The loss of CD4 cells makes it difficult for the body to fight infections and certain cancers. Without treatment, HIV can gradually destroy the immune system and advance to AIDS. How is HIV spread?: HIV is spread through contact with certain body fluids from a person with HIV. These body fluids include: blood, semen, pre-seminal fluid, vaginal fluids, rectal fluids, and breast milk. The spread of HIV from person to person is called HIV transmission. The spread of HIV from a woman with HIV to her child during pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding is called mother-to-child transmission of HIV. In the United States, HIV is spread mainly by having sex with or sharing drug injection equipment with someone who has HIV. To reduce your risk of HIV infection, use condoms correctly and consistently during sex, limit your number of sexual partners, and never share drug injection equipment. Mother-to-child transmission is the most common way that children become infected with HIV. HIV medicines, given to women with HIV during pregnancy and childbirth and to their babies after birth, reduce the risk of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. You can’t get HIV by shaking hands or hugging a person who has HIV. You also can’t get HIV from contact with objects such as dishes, toilet seats, or doorknobs used by a person with HIV. HIV does not spread through the air or through mosquito, tick, or other insect bites. What is the treatment for HIV?: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is the use of HIV medicines to treat HIV infection. People on ART take a combination of HIV medi-cines (called an HIV regimen) every day. (HIV medicines are often called antiretrovirals or ARVs). ART prevents HIV from multiplying and reduces the amount of HIV in the body. Having less HIV in the body protects the immune sys-tem and prevents HIV infection from advancing to AIDS. ART can’t cure HIV, but it can help people with HIV live longer, healthier lives. ART also reduces the risk of HIV transmission.

Source: HIV/Aids: The Basics, National Institute of Health https://aidsinfo.nih.gov/

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Financial Tips: Before You Make That Major PurchaseThink long and hard about your financial goals. Then look again at that major something you’re about to buy, that very thing you’ve been craving or needing or wanting to complete your wardrobe, your home – your life!Now walk away. Log off. Get a hold of yourself! Differentiate between your wants, your needs and your whims and if that thing is still whispering your name, take a cold shower. Why? Because the world we live in is one of instant gratification, making it all too easy to part with cash, accumulate debt and fall short of our financial goals. That’s why it’s so important for you to:• Set a threshold drawing

a line between minor and major purchases (be it $100, $1,000 or $10,000)

• Do your homework and find the best deal

• Instead of whipping out your credit card or loan appli-cation, establish a savings timeline or look into layaway and other payment options.

Once you’ve done all of the above, check out our tips on how to make smart, major purchases.

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