HARRISBURG, Dec. 9 — The Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus announced that state Rep. Gina Curry (D-Delaware) will serve as a co-chair for the 2023-2024 Legislative Session. Curry was first elected to the state legislature in 2021. Before seeking elected office, Curry had a long career as an educator and has a background in promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. As a co-chair of the WHC, Curry is committed to addressing issues facing Pennsylvanians like maternity care deserts and systemic inequities in the health care system. “I consider my newest appointment to serve as co-chair for the Women’s Health Caucus an honor,” Curry said. “I look forward to working hard on the inadequate access and inequitable health care concerns that impact women in my district and across the commonwealth at alarming rates. My goal is to work with my colleagues on surveying the needs and finding innovative ways to educate and bring a comprehensive, expansive awareness and solutions to women’s healthcare needs.” Read more
UPPER DARBY, Dec. 5 – State Rep. Gina H. Curry, D-Delaware, will hold “Cookies & Cocoa with Rep. Curry,” a holiday open house, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 15 at her district office in the Barclay Shopping Center, 1500 Garrett Road, Suite 2G, Upper Darby. “I invite residents of the 164 th to stop by my office and share some cookies and cocoa with me,” Curry said. “Whether residents want to learn more about the state services my office provides, or they just want to stop in and say hi, my staff and I will be available to answer any questions or offer assistance.” Curry’s staff is also scheduling appointments for that evening to offer last-minute assistance filing Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program applications. Pre-registration is required; contact Curry’s office at 610-259-7016. The deadline to apply for the 2021 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program -- which provides rebates on property taxes or rent paid in 2021 to income eligible seniors and people with disabilities – is Dec. 31. Applications can also be filed online at mypath.pa.gov . For questions about the Curry’s open house or Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program assistance, residents should call 610-259-7016 or email RepCurry@pahouse.net . Read more
STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency/Pennsylvania Department of Human Services: Pennsylvania Academic and Career/Technical Training Innovative Solicitation (Funding Source: Justice Reinvestment Fund) Who May Apply : Existing PACTT Affiliates. Use : To improve services for delinquent youth receiving academic and career/technical training services. Funds : Awards up to $75,000 for 24-month projects. Application Deadline : December 23, 2022 More Information : Click on https://egrants.pccd.pa.gov/Public/OpenAnnouncements.aspx . Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission: Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Pumpout Grant Program (Funding Source: Federal Funding) Who May Apply : Local governmental entities and private businesses that own and operate boating facilities. Use : To fund the construction, renovation, and maintenance of pumpout and dump stations to service pleasure boats. Funds : Reimburse up to 75% of the installation cost of pumpout and dump stations. Application Deadline : December 30, 2022 More Information : Click on https://www.fishandboat.com/Transact/Grants/Pages/PumpoutGrantProgram.aspx . Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency: 2022-23 School Safety and Security Training and Technical Assistance Program Read more
This week marked the beginning of the new legislative calendar, which means the new legislative maps drawn earlier this year to reflect population changes following the U.S. Census are now in effect. Read more
Stop by Rep. Curry's district office any time between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Dec. 15 to meet her and her staff, talk about state issues and share some hot cocoa and cookies! Rep. Curry is also scheduling appointments for Property Tax and Rent Rebates. Please pre-register by calling Rep. Curry's office at (610) 259-7016. Read more
My time serving Yeadon Borough is sadly ending. Due to legislative redistricting, beginning on Dec. 1, I will no longer have the privilege of serving as your state representative in Harrisburg. Read more
My office will close at noon today. It will be closed Thursday and Friday and will reopen on Monday, Nov. 28. Read more
This week I was back in Harrisburg for the final scheduled voting session for the year. I had the honor on Monday of leading the chamber in prayer. Read more
UPPER DARBY, Nov. 18 – State Rep. Gina H. Curry, D-Delaware, will partner with Peace Island to hold a Thanksgiving Turkey Assistance on Monday, Nov. 21. Pre-registration is required; there is a very limited quantity of turkeys available. Please call (610) 259-7016 by Monday, Nov. 21 to RSVP. “Thanksgiving is a time to spend with families and make lasting memories, but we must remember that it can also be stressful and difficult for the most vulnerable members of our community, especially those who experience food insecurity,” Curry said. “I am happy to partner with Peace Island to play a small role is assisting those in need this holiday.” Information will be available on state programs and services for constituents, including food assistance. Curry’s staff will also be on site to answer questions about state-related issues. For more information about this event, please call Curry’s office at (610) 259-7016. Read more
Rep. Gina H. Curry is partnering with Peace Island for a Thanksgiving Turkey Assistance on Monday, Nov. 21 Pre-registration is required. Please call (610) 259-7016 by Monday, Nov. 21. There will be limited quantites available. Information on state programs and services for constitutients, including food assistance, will be available. Rep. Curry's staff will also be on-site to answer questions about state-related issues. Read more
HARRISBURG, NOV. 15 – State Reps. Donna Bullock, D-Phila., and Gina Curry, D-Delaware, held a news conference Monday to mark Student Homelessness Awareness Week and educate the public about the prevalence of students experiencing homelessness in Pennsylvania. In the 2020-21 school year, 32,666 students in Pennsylvania schools were homeless or living without adequate housing. “It’s unacceptable that more than 32,000 of our students have recently experienced homelessness or have dealt with inadequate housing. While that number represents a decrease from previous years, it’s still too high,” Bullock said. “We want residents of the commonwealth to recognize that education provides stability and support to youth experiencing homelessness and is a key to preventing future homelessness. We need to do everything we can to support education and our students.” Out of 786 local education agencies in Pennsylvania, 713 are receiving McKinney-Vento subgrants to abate the challenges in their communities. The McKinney-Vento Act states that an individual or family who lacks a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence is considered homeless. Identifying homelessness can be difficult. According to experts, families experiencing homelessness often keep their situation and circumstances hidden from friends, program staff and others. Many families say that they worry about being judged or are fearful of child welfare involvement. Read more
STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry: Pennsylvania Nursing Pathway Apprenticeship Industry Partnership (Funding Source: Federal Funding) Who May Apply : Pennsylvania local workforce development boards. Use : To support the convening of Nursing Pathway Apprenticeship Industry Partnerships in lower moderate-income communities and guide the development and registration of healthcare apprenticeship programs, with emphasis on nursing occupations, through group sponsorships. Funds : Up to $260,000. Application Deadline : November 30, 2022 More Information : Click on https://www.dli.pa.gov/Businesses/Workforce-Development/grants/Documents/Nurse-Pathway-IP/Nursing%20Pathway%20Apprenticeship%20IP%20NGA%20FINAL.pdf . Pennsylvania Department of Human Services: Work Force Support Grant (WFSG) 2.0 (Funding Source: Federal Funding) Who May Apply : Eligible DHS certified childcare providers. Use : To provide funding to eligible DHS certified childcare providers (providers) for staff retention and staff recruitment purposes. Funds : Variable depending on staff levels. Application Deadline : December 6, 2022 More Information : Click on https://www.pakeys.org/workforcesupportgrants2/ . Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency: 2022 Read more
Happy Veterans Day. Thank you to all the men and women who have sacrificed so much to protect our freedoms. In observance of today, my office will be closed. It will reopen Monday morning at 9 a.m. Read more
We are just a few days away from election day. Remember to make a plan to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 8. I have voter resources and information included in this e-blast. Read more
“In Pennsylvania, over 105,000 women of child-bearing age have access to limited or no maternity care at all,” Johnson said. “And that should not be tolerable to us as a society, as a community, as a commonwealth. We really need to address those issues.” Read more
Acting Secretary of Health and Pennsylvania Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson today joined fellow state leaders and patients during a visit to an organization serving expectant mothers and families to address Black maternal health disparities and maternal health deserts across Pennsylvania. Read more
Lansdowne, PA – Acting Secretary of Health and Pennsylvania Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson today joined fellow state leaders and patients during a visit to an organization serving expectant mothers and families to address Black maternal health disparities and maternal health deserts across Pennsylvania. “As a board-certified OBGYN who spent decades caring for people during their pregnancies, I understand the importance of working harder to provide access to quality maternal care services for everyone during pregnancy and afterward,” said Dr. Johnson. “The latest data show that in Pennsylvania, more than 105,000 women 18-44 years of age live in counties with little or no obstetric care. That is completely intolerable.” During a news conference today at the Pettaway Pursuit Foundation – a non-profit educational and community outreach organization for expectant mothers and families – leaders from the Department of Health, Pennsylvania Commission for Women and the Governor’s Advisory Commission on African American Affairs highlighted disturbing trends in maternal care access. According to a recent March of Dimes report , maternity deserts are growing in Pennsylvania, with six counties considered maternity care deserts, up from five counties in the previous report. A maternity care desert is a county where there’s a lack of maternity care resources, no hospitals or birth centers offering Read more
UPPER DARBY, Oct. 31 – State Rep. Gina H. Curry announced today the Student Run Emergency Housing Unit of Philadelphia (SREHUP) has been awarded $750,000 in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program funds for its Breaking Bread Community project in the 164 th Legislative District. SREHUP’s Breaking Bread Community project will be a homelessness eradication resource center, located in Upper Darby Township, proving services and housing help for anyone who may need them. It will also include a night shelter for at least 30 individuals. The project site is a three-story building and will require: A full renovation to provide a day use community area and offices on the first floor. Sleeping spaces on the second and third floors. New heating, air conditioning, electrical and fire alarm infrastructure. New interiors and finishes. New bathrooms on every floor. Improvements to the existing elevator. “The Student Run Emergency Housing Unit of Philadelphia is doing great work across the region to make sure those who are in need, are taken care of during the most extreme weather and throughout the year,” said Curry. “We are currently experiencing a crisis of people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. This funding will help the organization provide necessary services with dignity and respect. I am pleased to see this funding awarded to a project right here in Upper Darby Read more
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf is reminding Pennsylvanians of the 2023 Open Enrollment Period that begins tomorrow, Tuesday, November 1, through Pennie, the commonwealth’s official online health insurance marketplace . Pennsylvanians can apply, compare plans, and enroll in high-quality health coverage all in one place. This annual Open Enrollment Period is an opportunity for Pennsylvanians to take advantage of substantial savings on 2023 coverage. “Obtaining affordable, quality health care has never been easier in Pennsylvania thanks to Pennie’s one-stop shop design,” Gov. Wolf said. “Through the online state-based system, Pennsylvanians have instant access to a variety of resources to help them understand how to apply, shop, and enroll in health coverage. They also have access to people who can help them through the process right in their own community. My administration is extremely proud to have signed legislation introducing Pennie in July 2019, with the goal of improving access for Pennsylvanians to secure the care they deserve, ultimately giving more people the opportunity to live healthier lives.” Pennie’s Open Enrollment Period runs from November 1 to January 15, 2023, with December 15 marking the deadline to select coverage that will begin New Year’s Day. For those enrolling between December 16 and January 15, coverage will begin February 1, 2023. New this Open Enrollment, a recent Read more
I hope everyone has a fun and safe weekend! Remember to look out for our community trick-or-treaters while driving on Monday evening. There are Halloween safety tips included below! Read more
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