The Compact will also work with area commissions, neighborhood based organizations, CDCs, schools, and residents to coordinate positive programming initiatives. The Columbus Compact Corporation will be announcing the availability of grant funds to encourage community-based and resident organizations to sponsor preventive health programs. This Centerpiece initiative is designed to decrease the incidence of morbidity and mortality among EZ residents through increased access to primary health care, better immunization initiatives and implementation of comprehensive wellness initiatives. This program provides help to CDCs create an impact in a neighborhood or specified geographic area of the city. The EZ Rehab program is designed to provide housing rehab assistance for EZ homeowners for exterior renovations.
Properties have to be owned by the current owner for at least one year.
There are no restrictions on refinancing. Once the projects are completed, the goal is to sell the renovated homes a potential owner-occupant. The proposal should clearly define the exact end use of the property to be renovated. The Landlord Training Program is designed to assist landlords in imple menting positive and effective strategies that lead to the overall improvement of rental properties in the community. In partnership with retired Columbus Police Lieutenant Dave Phalen, the Columbus Compact has trained over 150 property owners.