Management Notes/ Reminders
Social events
MHA is looking for fun, social activity ideas. Do you have anidea for a fun activity that we could do in the community room? Please send suggestions to
csmith@marinhousing.org.
Suspicious activity
Report suspicious activity to the police department. If you see something that is concerning to you, please not only report it to Marin Housing, but also to your local Sheriff’s office, or in Novato, to the Novato police department. Novato Police Department has an online report that you can easily complete if you do not want fo call.
Rent payment
Would you like to pay your rent online? Please set up automatic payments through your rent café portal. Reach out to Tashi for assistance!
Pets
All dogs must be on a leash at all times while on MHA property. Please remember to pick up after your dog. While in common areas, your dog must be under control at all times. Dogs should not be barking in the common area.
Washer/ dryers
Having issues with the washers or dryers? All issues with the washing machine and or dryer should be reported directly to “Wash.” Instructions on how to report issues are on the washing machines and dryers. Please make sure to include the machine numbers.
Save on Your PG&E Bill With the CARE Program
PG&E offers the
California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) Program, which provides a
monthly discount of about 20% or more on gas and electricity bills for eligible households.
Ways to qualify for CARE: You may qualify if
you or someone in your household: Meets the program’s household income guidelines, or Participates in certain public assistance programs such as: Medi-Cal / Medicaid CalFresh (SNAP), WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), SSI (Supplemental Security Income), CalWORKs (TANF), National School Lunch Program, LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program).
Check your PG&E bill to see if the
CARE discount is already listed. If you do not see it,
contact PG&E to confirm your enrollment or apply.
Base Services Charges are set to increase. Enrolling in the CARE program will lower this charge. Enrolling in CARE can also help lower your monthly energy costs, so be sure to check your bill in order to receive this important discount!
Visit
pge.com/care Call PG&E at
1-866-743-2273
Enrolling in CARE can help lower your monthly energy costs, so be sure to check your bill and make sure you're receiving this important discount.
Common Seasonal Allergy Triggers
If you sneeze and cough during certain times of the year, you may have seasonal allergies. However, occasional allergies aren’t something you just have to live with. In many areas of the United States, spring allergies begin in February and last until the early summer. Tree pollination begins earliest in the year followed by grass pollination later in the spring and summer and ragweed in the late summer and fall.
Mild winter temperatures can cause plants to pollinate early. You can choose to keep them out of your home and decorate with artificial versions instead. A rainy spring can also promote rapid plant growth and lead to an increase in mold, causing symptoms to last well into the fall.
Season Allergy Management and Treatment
If you feel like you're always getting sick, with a cough or head congestion, it’s time to see an allergist. You may think you're sure pollen is causing your suffering, but other substances may be involved as well.
More than two-thirds of spring allergy sufferers actually have year-round symptoms. Your best resource for finding what’s causing your suffering and stopping it, not just treating the symptoms, is an allergist who will help you avoid your triggers!
Connecting Communities Project at Marin Housing Authority
