June 2022

ISSUE 8

HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY COCLT!!

News Bites

Homes Completed in Whitehall

The COCLT recently completed seven homes in Whitehall - the first homes located in Franklin County - and debuted ranch-style homes.

NEW Upcoming Homeowner Sessions

Look for information coming soon about quarterly sessions being offered to homeowners via Zoom. Topics of discussion will include all things finance-related to your home. COCLT partner banks will be present at some sessions.

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Welcome Home

Please join COCLT in welcoming homeowners who recently closed on their new home.

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Celebrate First 50 Homes

The Central Ohio Community Land Trust is thrilled to announce the completion and sale of the First 50 homes in our program. "First 50" because we are just getting started.

To date, we have built homes in the South Side, Near East, Franklinton, Whitehall, and homes in Urbancrest are nearing completion. Additional homes are being planned in Linden, Franklinton, Milo-Grogan, Weinland Park, Clinton Township, and Mifflin Township. The COCLT is expecting to start construction on 40 homes in 2022.

And while our process has changed from the early days of "first come, first served" to the Homebuyer Selection Drawing format, it still all begins with the Orientation Class. The highest compliment we can receive is a referral to your family and friends. Help us spread the word as we work on building the "Next 50" homes.

Save the Dates...Farmers Markets

Find a farmers market near you or plan a mini road trip to get everything from produce and meats to baked goods and chocolates. Farmers markets provide an opportunity to support local and buy fresh and unique items. Click here for all the details.

Homeowner Tips

The Necessary Evil ~ Lawn Care Part 3

We conclude the three-part Lawn Care Series with lawn mower tips. We hope everyone is using and enjoying their lawn mower Welcome Home gift. In order to get many years out of your electric mower,

֍ Follow the operating, maintenance, and safety instructions found here.

֍ Keep mower blades sharp and balanced.

֍ Clear debris from the mowing area.

֍ Contact ACE Hardware at 614.444.8963 with any maintenance or warranty questions.

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Over the years, you have likely created numerous emails with various versions of your name and your favorite sports team. You might be thinking you do not need another email. But imagine every email related to your household for insurance, banking, contractors, utility bills, etc., all located in one place. It might just be the time for your HOME to have its own email address.

A home email allows for multiple people to access information, helps you find that electrician's contact information you have not used in years, and lets a bill or estimate stand out when separated from your personal email inbox.

Energy Savings

AEP recommends following these simple tips to help reduce energy usage.

֍ Turn down the A/C or heat when home is empty

֍ Unplug electronics and appliances when not in use

֍ Use LED light bulbs

֍ Wash full loads of laundry in cold water

֍ Clean dryer lint filter after each use

֍ Change furnace and air conditioning filters

֍ Caulk, weather-strip, and insulate windows and doors

֍ Wrap the water heater with a water heater blanket

֍ Turn off lights not being used

֍ Open shades in the winter to let sunlight in. Close them in the summer to keep out the sun.

Spring Cleanup

On May 14th, COCLT partnered with Equitas Health and the Mt. Vernon Ave. District Improvement Association to help clean up the Mt. Vernon business area and surrounding neighborhood. Volunteers included Equitas Health staff, residents of the community, and even a future COCLT homeowner! A special thank you to the Mt. Vernon Ave. AME Church for the use of their parking lot and to Al Edmondson, owner of A Cut Above the Rest, for the hydration and offer to use his business space to close out the event in air conditioning. It was hot out there!

Community Resource Highlight

Equitas Health is a nonprofit community healthcare system. The King-Lincoln Medical Center located on Long Street provides quality primary care, specialized LGBTQ+ care, specialized HIV care, mental health and recovery, HIV/STI testing, HIV supportive services, and dentistry services. Their full-service pharmacy is located on-site. More information about their services, locations, and staff can be found here.

The Columbus Library's Culture Pass Offers Free Admission To So Many Columbus Institutions

Although the passes are only valid for Sunday home games, they are completely free for library cardholders. Each Columbus Clippers pass is valid for up to two adults and four children, 12 and under. The family passes are available to check out for free with your library card on a first-come, first-serve basis.