Happy Labor Day weekend! I hope you are able to enjoy this holiday weekend! My office closed early today and will be closed on Monday, but we will reopen Tuesday morning to address your immediate needs in the district! Read more
Virtual panel happening on www.facebook.com/RepGinaCurry . Pre-register at www.pahouse.com/Curry/Form/?id=1429 . For more information call Rep. Curry's office (610) 259-7016. Read more
STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture: ?Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Program (Funding Source: General Fund) Who May Apply : An individual, partnership, association, firm, corporation, cooperatives or any other legal entity. Use : To support projects that grow agricultural infrastructure in urban food deserts to improve access to fresh, local food and provide opportunities for hands-on learning, community-building, and for people to become social entrepreneurs. Community gardens are eligible projects. Funds : $2,500 micro grants or up to $50,000 for collaboration grants. Application Deadline : September 16, 2022 More Information : Click on https://www.agriculture.pa.gov/Funding/Farmbill/Pages/Urban-Ag-Grant.aspx . Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture: ?Very Small Meat and Poultry Processor Reimbursement Grant Program (Funding Source: Federal Funding) Who May Apply : An individual, partnership, association, firm, corporation or any other legal entity. Use : To support the development and expansion of current or future very small meat and poultry processing operations. Funds : Grants are limited to no more than $100,000 per applicant. Application Deadline : September 26, 2022 More Information : Click on https://www.agriculture.pa.gov/Funding/Farmbill/Pages/Very-Small-Meat-Processor-Grant.aspx . Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture: ?Agriculture and Youth Grant Program Read more
Happy Friday! With just a few more days of August left, families in the 164th are preparing to send their children back to school. Read more
UPPER DARBY, Aug. 22 – State Rep. Gina H. Curry, D-Delaware, is pleased to announce a new date and location for Inspi-HER’d, a fun, field day event for girls in fifth through eighth grades. The rescheduled date is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 at Naylors Run Park, 1567 Garrett Road, Upper Darby. It will include outdoor workshops, field day activities, special youth guest appearances and more. Lunch will be provided. “After rain forced us to cancel this event in May, I am very excited that we have a new date and location and can now move forward with Inspi-HER’d,” Curry said. “It is important for us to support the health and wellness of girls in our community in a positive and affirming way. We want them to know there are resources and help available at any stage. I am looking forward to a day of fun for all.” Curry will be joined by youth community leaders and her staff. They will be available to provide information on state-related programs and youth services. Registration is required. To RSVP, click here or email RepCurry@pahouse.net . All registered attendees younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times, for the duration of the event. Anyone with questions can contact Curry’s office at (610) 259-7016. Read more
This week was a full and exciting week in the 164th legislative District, as we celebrated our first Back to School event with several successful pop-up backpack giveaways throughout the district; and spent time soaking up these final beautiful days before our students and teachers gear up for the 2022-2023 school year. Read more
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Mid-August is here and back-to-school preparation is in full effect. This week’s e-blast has some great information for parents about how to make sure your children’s vaccinations are up to date and details about next week’s backpack pop-up events! Read more
UPPER DARBY, Aug. 10 – State Rep. Gina H. Curry and state Sen. Tim Kearney will host a free shredding and safety event from 9 a.m. to noon (or whenever the truck is full) Saturday, Aug. 20 in the front parking lot of Upper Darby High School, 601 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill. Residents are invited to bring a maximum of three boxes or grocery bags per household. Newspapers, magazines and journals will not be accepted. All shredded paper will be baled and recycled. “By shredding unnecessary and old documents, you can protect yourself from identity theft,” said Curry. “Please join us for this community event and keep your private information out of the wrong hands.” “I’m excited to partner with Rep. Curry for this free community shredding and safety event,” said Kearney. “It’s a great opportunity for people to properly discard any sensitive or confidential information, get organized and have peace of mind while doing so. Being able to provide this free, convenient service not only helps our constituents, but it also helps our environment.” This event is rain-or-shine. Staff will be on hand to give out information about safety issues and answer any state-related questions. In addition, the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office will be there with its Drug Takeback Van for residents who want to safely dispose of unused, unwanted and expired prescriptions. Read more
STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development: Election Integrity Grant Program (Funding Source: General Fund) Who May Apply : Pennsylvania counties. Use : To support the work of county governments and their election offices. Funds : Funding is allocated proportionally based upon the number of registered voters within the county in the previous primary election. Application Deadline : August 15, 2022 More Information : Click on https://www.esa.dced.state.pa.us/Login.aspx . Pennsylvania Department of Transportation: Rail Freight Assistance Program (Funding Source: Multimodal Transportation Fund) Who May Apply : Freight railroads, freight railroad-served shippers, and economic development entities. Use : To support investment in rail freight infrastructure. Funds : The maximum state funding for a RFAP project is 70 percent of the total project costs, not to exceed $700,000. Application Deadline : September 2, 2022 More Information : Click on https://www.penndot.pa.gov/Doing-Business/RailFreightAndPorts/Pages/Grants-and-Loans.aspx . Pennsylvania Department of Transportation: Rail Transportation Assistance Program (Funding Source: General Obligation Debt) Who May Apply : Freight railroads, freight railroad-served Read more
Happy first Friday of August! I hope you are staying cool and hydrated during this heat wave. Read more
Rep. Curry will be holding a youth council focus group at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 11 at the East Lansdowne Borough Hall, 155 Lexington Ave., East Lansdowne, PA 19050. This is for anyone living in the district, ages 15-22. The group will discuss how to make change through advocacy and legislation. This is a project created by Rep. Curry's summer interns. Please RSVP by calling (610) 259-7016. Read more
Happy Friday 164th Legislative District! I hope everyone is enjoying these final weeks of summer! Read more
Join Rep. Curry at one of her back-to-school backpack pop-up events! Monday, August 15 •Millbourne Bus Shelter: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. •Observatory Fields: 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 16 •Cardington Field: 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 17 •Penn Wood High School: Green Ave.:4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, August 18 (partnering with Rep. Joanna McClinton) •Evans Elementary: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, August 19 (partnering with Rep. Zabel) •Llanerch Hills: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. To participate in these events, attendees must live in the 164th Legislative District. Parents and guardians must register their children ahead of time. Children must be present at the event to receive the FREE backpack. To register visit, https://www.eventbrite.com/.../back-to-school-backpack... Staff will be available to answer questions about any state-related issues. There will also be information on state programs and services for children (CHIP, Immunizations, etc.). Please email RepCurry@pahouse.net or call (610) 259-7016 with any questions. Read more
Join Senator Tim Keaney and Rep. Gina H. Curry for a shredding and safety event. It's happening August 20, 9 a.m. to noon (or whenever the truck is full) in the front parking lot of Upper Darby High School. 601 N. Lansdowne Avenue, Drexel Hill, Pa 19026. A maximum of three boxes or grocery bags per household will be accepted. Newspapers, magazines and journals will not be accepted. Pre-registration is required. Please email RepCurry@PaHouse.net or call (610) 259-7016. Staff will be on hand to give out information about safety. Bring unused, unwanted and expired prescriptions for safe disposal. The Delaware County District Attorney's office will be on hand with the Drug Takeback Van. Read more
STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Office of the Budget: Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) (Funding Source: General Obligation Debt) Who May Apply : Entities that have a project itemized in a Capital Budget Itemization Act from the past 10 years. List of eligible projects can be found here: Itemized Project Eligible for Funding . Use : The acquisition and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational, and historical improvement projects that have a regional or multi-jurisdictional impact and generate substantial increases or maintain current levels of employment, tax revenues, or other measures of economic activity. RACP projects are state-funded projects that cannot obtain primary funding under other state programs. Funds : Projects must have a $1 million minimum project cost and a 50% match (state funds cannot be used as match). Application Deadline : August 19, 2022 More Information : Click on https://www.budget.pa.gov/Programs/RACP/Pages/Main%20Page.aspx . UPCOMING APPLICATION DEADLINES: DDAP Pregnancy Support Services Grant: July 29, 2022 (Funding Source: Federal Funding) Any entity that is able to serve pregnant or postpartum women in recovery from SUD. - To provide support services to pregnant women and postpartum women in recovery from Substance Use Disorder Read more
The summer heat is here!!!! I hope everyone is staying cool, hydrated and safe. Please see below for resources and information pertaining to heat relief. Read more
State Rep. Gina H. Curry is hosting Inspi-HER'd, a youth girls' event for girls in fifth through eighth grade to support their physical, mental and ethereal health. It's happening Saturday, September 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Naylors Run Park, 1567 Garrett Road, Upper Darby. There will be information on state-related programs and youth services. The event will include outdoor workshops, field day activities, special youth guest appearances and more. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required. To RSVP, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inspi-herd-tickets-345811721167 ? All registered attendees younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times, for the duration of the event. If you are interested in volunteering, register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../volunteer-registration... Anyone with questions can contact Curry’s office at (610) 259-7016. Read more
The Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus and community partners will host a virtual discussion, Thursday, July 28 th , 2022 at 12:30pm to explain the recent passage of the Pennsylvania 2022-2023 budget. Legislative leaders will breakdown the budget, highlight where the money will be allocated, and describe how the budget may impact Black communities across Pennsylvania. You can watch live on facebook at PALegisBlackCaucus or www.pahouse.com/PLBC/BudgetImpact . R egister today: https://2022PABudget.eventbrite.com Read more
STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs: Pregnancy Support Services Grant (Funding Source: Federal Funding) Who May Apply : Any entity that is able to serve pregnant or postpartum women in recovery from SUD. Use : To provide support services to pregnant women and postpartum women in recovery from Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Funds: Awards up to $600,000. Application Deadline : July 29, 2022. More Information : Click on https://www.ddap.pa.gov/Documents/Funding%20documents/GIFA%2022-03%20Pregnancy%20Support%20Service.pdf . Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection: Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (Funding Source: General Fund) Who May Apply : School districts, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and businesses in Pennsylvania. Use : To assist in a transition to cleaner fuel transportation. Funds : Up to $300,000 per applicant. Application Deadline : There are two application periods. The program will collect and review all applications submitted by August 26, 2022, and again by December 16, 2022. More Information : Click on https://www.dep.pa.gov/Citizens/GrantsLoansRebates/Alternative-Fuels-Incentive-Grant/Pages/default.aspx . Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Statewide Victim Witness Training Project 2023 Read more
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