Category Archives: General Information

General Information about FPCA

Jan 20, 2015 Block Watch meeting on Nuisance Abatement

Whether or not you were able to attend the Jan 20, 2015 Block Watch Coordinators meeting which was open to all, here is some more information.

The information package supplied by Officers Scott Clinger and Larry Geis included three parts:

  1. License information and ORC change contains the most important thing: the Proposed changes to state law regarding Nuisances — as well as info about the licensure of a couple of problem motels.
  2. Inspection Report describes same problem properties, revealing the “worst hotels” inspector ever saw.
  3. Inspection Photo Report graphically illustrates the same.

# 1 is most important because it shows a course of action we can take, along with allies in other parts of Columbus and other municipalities throughout Ohio. A simple change in the law to include “offenses of violence, as defined by Section 2901.01 of the Ohio Revised Code” as part of the definition of “Nuisance” in Section 3767.01 would give authorities a means to act on cases where repeated violence occurs at problem properties.

WARM NORTHLAND – Holiday Season 2014

WARM NORTHLAND

Where Members & the Community Come Together
NORTH YMCA

Winter coats and accessories are being collected to support a Winter Clothing drive in 2 locations this fall.

  • Now through January 1 our goal is to collect 2,015 items (hats, scarves, mittens, gloves). New or clean, gently-used items are welcome. Gift cards and cash to purchase items are also welcome.
  • Have coats? We are partnering with Victorious Life Christian Center (on Tamarack Circle) to support their Coat Drive, November 13. Drop off your clean, gently used winter coats at the North YMCA.
  • Save The Date: January 6, 2015 we are hosting a Warm Northland giveaway event at the Y to celebrate the new year and distribute the collected winter accessories. Volunteers are needed to help with this event.
    Check the FPCA Calendar when the event draws near for update on times.

FOR MORE INFO: ymcacolumbus.org/north
A Togetherhood TM Project

Supporting Our Community – Current Activities at the North YMCA – July 2014

received via the North Side Health Advisory. Contact North YMCA for more information.

Supporting Our Community – Current Activities at the North YMCA – July 2014

Social Responsibility:

  • Shelter Supply Drive: Blankets, twin sheet sets, feminine products, toothbrushes and toothpaste are being collected to benefit homeless adults and children at the Van Buren Front Door Shelter. Items can be dropped off at the North YMCA.
  • School Supply Drive: School supplies to support 3rd Graders at Salem Elementary school are being collected now through August 13 at the North YMCA. Pencils, bar erasers and wide-ruled loose leaf paper are in most need. In the future we hope to expand this service project to support additional schools. Items can be dropped off at the North YMCA.
  • Project 229 – 229 in the 43229 – Good for our ‘Hood! September 8-19 our goal is to raise funds that would ensure 229 youth and teens in our community have access to skill-building, leadership building programs at the Y!

Youth Development:

  • Fall session programs begin September 5. Activities include Teen Volleyball for girls, Flag Football, Youth Soccer, Swim Lessons for all ages and much more.
  • Teen Leaders Club: A leadership club for teens that involves service learning initiatives and exploration of leadership building activities. Will begin again in September.
  • Robotics Camp: An overnight at YMCA Camp Willson that introduces children to the world of Lego Robotics building!
  • Teen Foundations: A free After School program for teens, grades 7 – 12. Monday – Thursday throughout the school year, teens can receive homework help and participate in a variety of programs at the Y. This is a supervised program and will start in the school year. Teens receive membership benefits by being enrolled in the program.

Healthy Living

  • Senior Wellness Fair – scheduled for the fall. More details to come at August meeting