Modcon Living

11/19/2025

This Giving Tuesday, help us write the next chapter of hope for Ohio families. 💙

Your gift provides safer homes, accessibility modifications, and the dignity of living independently.

Donate now and help us reach our $75,000 goal: modconliving.org/donate OR text dec2 to 50155

10/23/2024

We're excited to announce that the Tool Library will be transitioning to our winter operating hours, effective November 1, 2024, through February 28, 2025!

These hours are vital for our community, providing essential support for all your home projects during the colder months.

Our winter hours will be as follows:

Closed on Sundays,

Open from 8 AM to 5 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays ... Closed on Fridays and Saturdays.

Please note that since November 1 falls on a Friday this year, we'll be open from 9 AM to 5 PM on that day, with regular winter hours resuming on Monday, November 4.

We want to ensure that you have access to our vast collection of tools to empower your projects, and we encourage you to reach out with any questions about our new hours or services at 614-258-6392.

Your engagement is what makes our community stronger, and we’re here to support you in enhancing the quality of life in Columbus, especially during these winter months.

Thank you for being a part of our collaborative spirit!

Thank you for supporting the Tool Library!

08/15/2024

Are you involved in a community garden?

Are you a hobbyist farmer with a large plot of land?

Are you aware that the Tool Library now offers the use of a BCS walk behind tractor for only a $50 service/maintenance fee?

One of the main requirements for using the BCS is to take a free 1 hour training class.

Our next BCS Workshops will be:

Tuesday 8/20 @ 5pm
Thursday 8/29 @ 6pm
Wednesday 9/4@ 7pm
Tuesday 9/10 @ 5pm
Thursday 9/19 @ 6pm

Please email Mike at [email protected] for more details & to reserve your spot in class.

Thank you as always for support Modcon Living and the programs we offer.

08/09/2024

Household Tips

-Clean the coils under your refrigerator with a long brush, a vacuum cleaner is helpful, at least once a year (more if you have pets or a dusty/dirty household.)

-Every autumn check the hoses on your washing machine to make sure they are still tight. Washing machines tend to shake and loosen up hose connections.

-Do not plug your freeze into a GFCI protected outlet. If the GFCI is tripped for any reason and it goes unnoticed, the food in your freezer will be spoiled.

- Make an 'electric map' of your home so you will know which circuit breaker is connected to each electrical outlet, light, or appliance in your home. this will help you when you are troubleshooting an electrical problem.

07/31/2024

Community Corner

The Clothe-A-Child Program has the capacity to serve 18,000 children this year. They had a record-breaking initial application day and received requests for 10,000 children. We would like to encourage families to apply as soon as possible at: https://charitynewsies.org/clothe-a-child-program/

Clothe-A-Child Program - Charity Newsies
In 2024, clothing assistance applications opened on July 29th. We anticipate clothing assistance applications for the 2025-2026 school year to open in the
charitynewsies.org

In 2024, clothing assistance applications opened on July 29th. We anticipate clothing assistance applications for the 2025-2026 school year to open in the

07/26/2024

Community Corner

NCCC
expert staff serve individuals regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

services include counseling, substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, housing coordination

programs; youth & adolescent outpatient programs, center for new Americans, women's empowerment

schedule your appointment now
614-261-3196
northcommunity.com

07/23/2024

Tool Talk

Whether you are borrowing one of our mowers or wanting to keep yours in prime condition, you must clean your mower.

Damp grass clippings, leaf mulch or mud can cause rust, or a freeze & thaw cycle, potentially weakening the metal. Even though clumps of material will dry eventually, it will be much harder to clean off months from now.

Spray the deck, scrape off grass clumps & organic matter that won't loosen with water. Wipe the mower down to be sure it dries.

07/19/2024

community corner

The Breathing Association - At Home For Seniors

At Home For Seniors is a program that improves the health of seniors & reduces barriers to care by bringing education, treatment, & follow-up services directly to their homes.

For more information, please contact RN, CHPN Starla Mason at [email protected]

07/19/2024

community corner

U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) and Department of Veterans Affairs(VA) Supportive Housing Program (HUD-VASH) in Ohio

The HUD_VASH program provides permanent housing & ongoing management treatment services for homeless Veterans who require these supports to live independently.

To apply for HUD-VASH in Ohio, please contact your local VA Homeless Program.

VA Ambulatory Care Center
420 N. James Rd
Columbus, OH 43219
614-257-5200

07/18/2024

we have already started getting veggies from the garden. It is a small harvest right now, but plenty more is expected in the near future.

07/17/2024

Community Corner

Columbus Public Health - Neighborhood Social Services

Alternate Public Safety
-The Right Response Unit embeds social workers in the 911 call centers to address callers with mental health needs. Social workers help problem solve, connect callers to community resources and ongoing mental health services, and provide emotional support to callers while working closely with dispatchers.

07/17/2024

Do you or someone you know like to tinker with small gas engines?

Have you ever considered volunteering for a community based non-profit organization?

You can volunteer has much or a little as you like, even just a few hours a month.

Your responsibilities would include completing repairs when necessary, including general maintenance & maintain organization in the Tool Library repair area.

If you are interested, contact the Tool Library Supervisor Mike, at
[email protected] or 614-258-6392