November 2015 Golden Rule Plaza Newsletter Columbus Property Management, a Member of Mission First Housing Group • www.missionfirsthousing.org • twitter: @MissionFirstHG Messages from Thanksgiving Dinner For Management Residents Management invites residents to Thanksgiving Columbus Property Management will be Dinner on Thursday November 26 at 3 pm in closed in observance of Veteran’s Day the community room. The menu includes: Wednesday, November 11. We will open Turkey/Dressing/Stuffing Ham 8:30 am on Thursday, November 12. We String Beans Mixed Vegetables would like to say THANK YOU to all of our Yams/Sweet Potato Macaroni & Cheese veteran residents for serving our country and Rice and Gravy Peas - Carrots protecting our freedom. Cranberry Sauce Rolls Various Desserts Punch Columbus Property Management will be DC Events in November closed in observance of Thanksgiving The Concert for Valor: Wednesday, November 11 beginning Wednesday, November 25 at On Veteran’s Day, pop music (and pop culture) superstars will take to the 1 pm. We will open 8:30 am on Monday, National Mall to honor America’s servicemen, past and present, as part of an HBO November 30. live broadcast special. Celebs Tom Hanks, Will Smith and Oprah Winfrey will be on hand to honor vets. As for performers, Bruce Springsteen, The Black Keys, Carrie Never write a rent check Underwood and Rihanna are all scheduled to perform. Concert begins at 7 pm and again! it is FREE. Location: National Mall between the Capitol and the Washington Monument It’s the beginning of the month-you got things to do, places to be, and bills to pay. We The Silver Spring Thanksgiving Parade: Saturday, November 21 understand how busy you are and how long Celebrate Thanksgiving with a parade in the heart of Silver Spring, Maryland. The that ‘to-do’ list can get. That’s why we’ve made parade will include 50-foot balloons, The Washington Redskins Marching Band, it as easy as possible to mark “pay rent” off fire engines, antique cars and more! Parade starts at 10 a.m. Location:The parade the list every month with our convenient and begins at Ellsworth Drive and Veterans Place and proceeds South on Georgia secure, electronic payment and mobile app Avenue, ending at Silver Spring Avenue. option! You can make a one-time rent payment online or with our app without purchasing a Washington Wizards Basketball money order or standing in line. It’s fast, easy The NBA is back! Off of a thrilling playoff run last season, come watch the and can be done when you want, from where Washington Wizards in action beginning this fall. To purchase tickets, please call you want. Plus it’s FREE! That’s right, FREE! (800) 745-3000 or visit stubhub.com. Save time and money by paying your rent online or with our app! Highlighted home games in November: San Antonio Spurs: Wednesday, November 4 at 7 pm If you would like one on one assistance in Oklahoma Thunder: Tuesday, November 10 at 7 pm setting up registration in the leasing office Indiana Pacers: Tuesday, November 24 at 7 pm on Monday, November 16 from 9 am-12 pm, Toronto Raptors: Saturday, November 28 at 7 pm please RSVP with Patrick at (202) 842-2027. Attention Special Community Programs Federal Bible Class Fridays, 11 am Employees: PSA Meeting Thursday, November 12, 6:30 pm Columbus Property Management wishes a “Happy Management and Bingo Friday, November 20, 1 pm Birthday” to all residents born in Mission First Housing Group make it possible Bulk Trash Wednesday, November 25 7 pm November! to help vulnerable populations find a safe, Hattie Sampson November 9 affordable place to call home. You can make Exelon-Pepco Merger Meeting: Ruby Grymes November 12 it possible, too, by designating us through the CFC. The An informational meeting on the proposed merger George Harley November 14 of Exelon-PEPCO will be held Tuesday, Novem- Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is the ber 10, at 6:30 pm in the community room. We Carrie Davis November 16 largest and most successful workplace would like the community of Golden Rule Plaza to Sharon Boyd Blue November 20 fundraising campaign in the world. Over the be informed on how this merger will affect you. Benjamin Powell November 21 past fifty years, the CFC has raised $7 billion to help neighbors in need around the corner, Carlos Ochoa November 21 across the nation and throughout the world. Quote of the Month: Jethro Williams November 24 The money raised through the CFC helps “Thanksgiving is Every Day” Frazier Edwards, Sr. November 25 Mission First provide services to families and -Stephanie Smith Sylvester Hazel November 27 seniors in DC. Donate at http://www.cfcnca. org. Our CFC designation number is 75714. Your Lifestyle: Tips & Resources SHARE Food Network Get Help With Your Utility Bills Thousands of families count on SHARE each month for affordable, District Department of Environment assists eligible District nutritious groceries that are sold through volunteer-run locations households with energy costs associated with heating and throughout the Washington metropolitan area. cooling through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).Eligible households may receive Monthly value packages cost just $21 and include $40-$50 worth assistance towards their energy bill between $250 and of basic and healthy groceries, typically made up of 4-5 pounds $1,500 as a one-time Regular Energy Assistance benefit. of frozen protein products, 1-3 grocery items, and 8-9 pounds of The Regular Energy Assistance benefit is based on fresh produce. household size, total household income, heating source, Anyone and everyone may buy as many SHARE packages as and type of dwelling. District residents may apply for energy they’d like by registering through a location convenient to their assistance through an online application at office or home neighborhood. http://doee.dc.gov/liheap. Appointments are now required for in-person assistance. Call 311 on or after November 1, Please call (301) 864-3115 for locations nearest you. for appointments beginning November 9. Income Guidelines for FY 2016 Call-in Talk Line Household Size Max. Annual Income If you’re feeling isolated and lonely, you can now call into our 1 $26,144 office to talk with caring individuals are willing to listen to you and 2 $34,188 provide friendship. 3 $42,232 4 $50,276 Call (202) 724-5626 during normal business hours. *Emergency Energy Assistance is available to eligible District residents who are currently disconnected from electric or gas service, or have a depleted supply of home heating oil. Please contact 311 for more info. Emergency Medical Equipment Notification Program If you or someone you know uses life-support equipment that Fall Recipe: Sweet Potato Curry requires electricity to operate, identify a location with emergency 380 calories | 41g carbs | 16g fat (2.5g sat fat) | 21g protein | 510mg sodium | 9g fiber power capabilities and make plans to go there or to a hospital Ingredients during a prolonged outage. If you have not done so previously, 1 large onion please call PEPC Customer Care at (202) 833-7500 to enroll in 1 lb. sweet potato the Emergency Medical Equipment Notification Program. Once ½ lb. snap peas you are enrolled, PEPCO will provide you with: 1 Tbs. canola oil • Notification of scheduled outages in your area 1 Tbs. curry powder ½ lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs • Notification of severe storms such as hurricane warnings that 1 can no-salt-added tomatoes (15 oz.) could lead to extended outages on our electric system 1/3 cup natural crunchy peanut butter • An information package sent annually to help you prepare for 2 cups water emergencies ¾ tsp. salt Aging and Disability Resource Center Information and Directions Assistance 1. Prepare your ingredients: chop the onion, peel the sweet Are you looking to access services available to seniors, potato and cut into ½-inch pieces, trim the snap peas, and persons with disabilities and caregivers throughout the District of cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Columbia? Are you having trouble negotiating through long-term 2. In a large pot, bring oil to a sizzle over medium heat. care support services with the District of Columbia Government 3. Sauté the onion until soft, 3-5 minutes. and other organizations? 4. Stir in the curry powder and cook for 1 minute. 5. Stir in the tomatoes with juice, peanut butter, and 2 cups You may reach DC ADRC’s Information and Assistance unit Mon- of water. Bring to a boil. day through Friday between 8:30 am and 4:45 pm, by telephone at 6. Add the sweet potato and cook until tender, 3-5 minutes. (202) 724-5626, or in person at the following address: 7. Add the snap peas and chicken. reduce the heat to low. DC Office on Aging, 500 K Street, NE 8. Gently simmer until chicken is cooked through, 5-10 Washington, DC 20002 minutes. 9. Season with the salt. Grievance Procedure for Residents A 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.