Dear Neighbor & Querido Vecino,

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Next Thursday, July 16, I will host a Gun Violence Prevention Forum alongside CeaseFire PA.

This event is an opportunity for our community to come together to discuss gun violence prevention solutions and future legislation, with a focus on youth violence prevention programs. The forum will include panels with community leaders and my fellow state Representatives.

Gun violence is a public health crisis, and it is preventable.

Join us Thursday, July 16 from 10 AM to 11:30 AM at the Anna Mae Hays Elementary School Gymnasium, 1227-1243 W. Gordon St. in Allentown.

Over the July 4^th weekend, many households in Lehigh County were left without power.

For any SNAP households who lost food due to power outages or flooding, replacement SNAP benefits may be available. Contact the Lehigh County Assistance Office 1-877-223-5956 or the Statewide Customer Service Center at 1-877-395-8930.

Replacement affidavit forms are available at your local CAO. You can also download the form here. Fill out the form to record how much food was lost.

Upload the completed form to COMPASS or the myCOMPASS PA mobile app. You can also turn the form in to your local CAO.

Please note, you must submit this form within 10 days of when the storm occurred.

My thoughts are with everyone in Allentown affected by the recent devastating fire of the old American Atelier furniture factory. If you lost important state documents such as PennDOT identification and vital records in the fire, my office is here to help. If you have any questions or need assistance replacing important documents, contact us at (484) 656-7744.

I wanted to share a list of helpful programs available for low-income households that may assist with utility bills and energy-efficiency improvements. These programs include:

• • PPL WRAP Program (Winter Relief Assistance Program)
    Provides free energy assessments, energy-saving products, and other assistance for eligible PPL customers.
    Website: https://www.pplelectric.com/WRAP
  • UGI Customer Assistance Program (CAP) & Energy Efficiency Programs
    UGI offers several assistance options including payment assistance, budget billing, and energy-efficiency programs for qualifying customers.
    Website: https://www.ugi.com/customer-assistance-programs/
  • Pennsylvania Weatherization Assistance Program
    Helps improve home energy efficiency through insulation, air sealing, heating system improvements, and more at little or no cost for qualifying households.
    Website: https://dced.pa.gov/housing-and-development/weatherization/

As a reminder, my office can help you out with important state government-related services. Don’t hesitate to reach out at (484) 656-7744 or visit my office in Allentown!

District Office

1801 Union Blvd.
2nd Floor Suite H,

Allentown, PA 18109

(484) 656-7744

Pennsylvania State Capitol

109-B East Wing, Main Capitol

PO Box 202022

Harrisburg, PA 17120

(717) 705-6433