Harris-Askins House

Rotary Club of Westerville’s Harris-Askins House

Concept: The idea of creating a subsidized housing project for low-income seniors in Westerville was presented to the Rotary Club of Westerville in the late winter of the 1982-83 Rotary year, under the leadership of President Rich Seils.

Action: HUD financed construction of the “202 project” for approximately $2.1 million. The Club formed a nonprofit corporation known as “Westerville Rotary Elderly Housing, Inc.” to run the enterprise. The incorporation was finalized on May 18, 1983. The Club’s investment was a $10,000 certificate of deposit to be held on deposit for three years, then returned. The interest on the CD, plus real estate commission due Paul Askins, plus legal expenses due Presidents Ken Spicer (1983-84) and Joe Barone {1984-85) were donated to a fund to be used for amenities for the residents.

Dedication: The building, now known as Harris-Askins House, was formally dedicated on July 11, 1985.

Leadership: The Harris-Askins House is run by an independent board of Rotary Club of Westerville members. The board members serve three-year terms, with three members being elected each year. Officers are elected annually.

Officers: President Bill Tompos, Vice President Tom Staebler, Secretary Joe Barone, Treasurer George Gummer, Rotary Club of Westerville Immediate Past President Dave Krebs

Board Members: Carol Groseclose, Bill Plessinger, Jim Meacham, Laura Horton and Chip Bruchac

Harris-Askins House Board meetings are held when announced. To attend, please contact HAH president Bill Tompos.

More than a home … a Lifestyle!

The building consists of 60 apartment units with security access, and an elevator to the 2nd and 3rd floors. Specifically, there are 45 1-bedroom (6 are handicap accessible), and 15 efficiency units. These are rental apartments, and no intermediate care or medical/hospital care is provided.

For seniors age 62 years and older – Section 8 Rental Assistance is available!

These Deluxe Apartment Homes Feature:

Controlled Access Entry
On-Site Management
Wall-to-Wall Carpeting
Color Coordinated Appliances
Garbage Disposals
Free Gas Heat & Hot Water
Air Conditioning
Laundry Facilities on Premises
Security System
24 Hour Emergency Maintenance
All Electric Included

Some of the Facilities, Services and Activities Enjoyed by the Residents Include:

Community Room and Sunroom-Screened
Gazebo and Lighted Ceiling Fan
Perimeter Walkway and Enticing Flower Gardens
Variety of Activities
Large Screen 52” TV/VCR/DVD Player with Surround sound in the Community Room
In-House Library and Westerville Library Outreach Services
Full Kitchen Facilities with Appliances for Group and Private Gatherings
Rotary Sponsored Activities
Pharmacy-Provided Flu and Pneumonia Vaccines
Visiting Foot Doctor – Specializing in Elderly Foot Care

On-Site Managers

April & Tony Corvi

Contact info

Westerville Rotary Elderly Housing, Inc.

Harris-Askins House

200 S. State St., Westerville, OH 43081

Phone: 614-899-1997

Hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday-Friday

Contact Us

Rotary Club of Westerville
P.O. Box 595
Westerville, OH 43086-0595

Where We Meet
Villa Milano Banquet Center
1630 Schrock Rd.
Columbus, OH 43229-1560
When
Thursdays at noon Map it

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