Dear Neighbor & Estimado Vecino,
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For Spanish readers, please read the full Spanish-language version of this email here.
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I hope you are well. I would like to share important information about my ongoing work. As always, please feel free to reach out to my office for help with any state-related issues. To stay informed,?visit my official page. You can also check your?preferences?to make sure you're signed up for?my emails.?
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Para los lectores en?español, lea una versión completa de este boletín electrónico?en su idioma?aquí.?
Espero que estén bien. Me gustaría compartir información importante sobre mi trabajo en curso. Y no olvides?visitar mi página oficial?para mantenerte informado.?También puede verificar sus?preferencias?para asegurarse de que está registrado para recibir mis correos electrónicos.
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Our Recent Community Town Hall
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Thank you to Councilman Chris Miller for inviting and welcoming Senator Judy Schwank, Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan, and me to last night’s community town hall at Lauer’s Park Elementary School.
I’m grateful to stand in partnership with all of you to create space for open conversation, shared ideas, and honest dialogue about the issues impacting our neighborhoods. When we come together to listen and engage, we strengthen our community.
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My office will also be joining with Congresswoman Houlahan's for Coffee with Constituents, where my office will be open to help you with state and federal government issues. We hope to see you there!
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This week, I am spotlighting Addie Johnson, the secretary of my Youth Council. She is involved with a variety of activities at her school and has had the opportunity to experience politics firsthand while on the council.
Do you know any high school students who are passionate about public service and engaged in our community? They can apply to join my Youth Council here.
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Important Election Deadlines
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The deadline to register to vote is approaching! To vote in the Primary Election on May 19, you must be registered by May 4, which can be done here.
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New State Scholarships Available
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The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency has new grant and scholarship opportunities available. You can learn more about the available programs and requirements here.
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House Fellowship Accepting Applicants
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The PA House Fellowship Program is accepting applications from eligible Pennsylvania college students for the Summer 2026 semester. Fellows work in committees or leadership offices at the state Capitol.
The program provides compensation and may also offer college credit. Eligible applicants include college juniors, seniors, graduate students, or law students with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Applications are due by March 2. Visit here to learn more.
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LIHEAP Now Accepting Applications
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The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now accepting applications! This program provides cash and crisis grants to help families cover their heating bills as we head into winter. Grant amounts range from $200 to $1,000, depending on your income, household size, and fuel type.
You can apply here or contact my office for assistance.
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2025 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program NOW OPEN
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Applications for Property Tax/Rent Rebates are now open! This gives money back to PA renters and homeowners for costs from 2025 - including seniors, widows and widowers, and those with disabilities.
You can learn more here and contact my office for support with your application. Applications are due by June 30.
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You May Have Unclaimed Property - We Can Help!
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Many Pennsylvanians have unclaimed property - money from dormant bank accounts, insurance payments, uncashed checks - and you may be one of them!
My office can help you receive this unclaimed property. Contact us or go to PATreasury.gov/unclaimed-property to see if there is anything available in your name.
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If you or someone you know needs food assistance, please reach out to my office to find out where you can find help. You can also click here to go to Helping Harvest's website, which has a map of over 350 charitable food program partners in our area.
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Helping Harvest will also be collecting non-perishable food items throughout the year at their programs and events. You can learn more about those and how to ensure our neighbors are fed here.
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The City of Reading will be hosting a flag raising ceremony to recognize Dominican Independence Day on Sunday, February 22 at 2 pm. Registration can be found here.
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The Fairy Godmother Prom Project
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Girls Empowerment Movements will be helping to make prom dreams come true with free dresses, accessories and support for students! The event will be held on March 15 from noon - 4 p.m. at 1011 North Park Road, Suite 300, Wyomissing.
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RIZE Youth Arts will be hosting a free youth dance program on Wednesdays at GoggleWorks (201 Washington St., Reading). Latin dance lessons begin at 5 p.m., and hip hop dance lessons begin at 6 p.m. Registration can be found here.
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Reading Hospital, along with the Junior League of Reading and Berks Teens, will be hosting Let's Talk, Period - a judgement-free, stigma-breaking event that brings medical professionals together to ensure that girls can have honest, down-to-earth discussions about puberty and periods.
The event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences Sullivan Auditorium (1025 Old Wyomissing Road). They will also be collecting new and gently used bras to distribute to local agencies.
Space is limited - register here or by emailing communitywellness@towerhealth.org.
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Mobile Mammogram Screenings Available
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Routine mammograms are important to find the first signs of breast cancer. Tower Health has started their Mobile Mammography stops for 2026, with stops across our community. You can find what locations they will be at on which days here.
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As always, my team and I are here to help you navigate state programs and services. Please reach out with any questions, concerns, or ideas. If you can't make it into my district office, you can visit one of my satellite offices! Find my office information below:
Centro Hispano Casa Senior Center
25 N. 2nd St., Reading, PA, 19601
Every Thursday from 9 a.m. to Noon
Spring Township Municipal Building
2850 Windmill Road, Sinking Spring, PA, 19608
NEW: 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month from 9 a.m. to Noon
We also host DAV Services (Disabled American Veterans) in my office
1111 Penn Ave., Wyomissing, PA 19610
Every other Monday from 9 a.m. to Noon
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Pennsylvania State Capitol
104-A East Wing Main Capitol
Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 772-1858
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District Office
1111 Penn Ave.
Wyomissing, PA 19610
(484) 577-2756
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