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
Late at night last Friday, the state House passed a dangerous bill that would limit rights instead of protecting them, and they are doing it in a way that circumvents the normal way we should be doing business in Harrisburg. Read more
Another challenging week in Harrisburg. The good news, we were able to pass a comprehensive state budget. The budget plan passed the House Thursday night and the Senate earlier today. Read more
PA state Reps. Joanna McClinton and Gina Curry released a joint statement in response to a 22-year-old man’s apparent suicide Tuesday afternoon while in the custody of the Yeadon Borough Police Department. Read more
This week was a challenge! Unfortunately, my colleagues in the House and the Senate were not able to deliver a fair and comprehensive budget by the end of June. Read more
UPPER DARBY, June 24– State Rep. Gina H. Curry issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision: “I am heartbroken and disturbed following the court’s decision that changes the entire nature of women’s health care in the United States of America. This is a tragic and dangerous day in our nation’s history. “Reversing Roe v. Wade will not end abortions but will, in turn, have severe consequences on low income, marginalized and more specifically Black and Brown women and families throughout our country. Abortion bans lead to worse health outcomes for pregnant women, people and babies, with increased rates of maternal mortality and financial hardships that harm families. “The court’s decision means a woman’s choice to decide her own health care needs is now up to each individual state. This decreases equity and leaves a person’s zip code to decide their care instead of their health care provider. For now, abortion remains legal in Pennsylvania. “I will continue to fight to protect equity, safety and security in women’s health care rights in Pennsylvania.” Read more
As we approach the last week of June, I would like to continue to encourage the communities within the 164th Legislative District to remember that our office is continuing to work for you! Read more
When we talk about the early childhood field, we need to remember that we’re talking about those who are working directly with and influencing our our future, our children. Before I took office, I was a fierce fighter for children at every level. The need for a #livingwage for early childhood professionals has never been higher. We need to provide a wage that reflects the importance they have in the development of our children. Read more
STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Assessing Racial & Ethnic Disparities (R/ED) in PA’s Criminal Justice System (Funding Source: Federal Funding) Who May Apply : Higher education institutions (public/not-for-profit), nonprofit organizations, and for-profit institutions (i.e., consulting firms). Use : To develop and implement a statewide research initiative to identify current R/ED levels using quantitative methods, understand potential drivers using qualitative methods, and make recommendations to chart a path forward. Funds : Up to $250,000. Application Deadline : July 12, 2022 More Information : Click on https://egrants.pccd.pa.gov/Public/OpenAnnouncements.aspx . Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Victim Advocacy – School District of Philadelphia (Funding Source: General Fund) Who May Apply: Organizations that provide direct services to crime victims and may be operated by a non-profit organization or public (governmental) agency, or a combination of such agencies or organizations. Use : To support students and their families who are victims of violence within the School District of Philadelphia. Funds : Up to $375,000 over three years. PCCD expects to fund one (1) applicant over a three-year project period. Application Deadline : Read more
This week in the 164th legislative district, we continued to serve the community and received great news from the commonwealth about the extension for the Property Tax and Rent Rebate benefit. The date has been extended until December 31, 2022. Read more
SPRINGFIELD, PA – June 15, 2022 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware/Chester) and state Rep. Gina H Curry (D-Delaware), on Friday delivered over 1,000 feminine hygiene products to the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) office in Upper Darby to help local menstruating individuals in need. The elected officials collected the items during a month-long donation drive in May. Donation boxes were placed throughout several locations in Delaware County, including both officials’ district offices, Five Points Coffee Shop in Upper Darby, and the Ridley, Lansdowne, and Springfield YMCAs. “Both Rep. Curry and I have constituents in our district who are facing period poverty and through our partnership with The Foundation for Delaware County, we wanted to do something to help,” said Senator Kearney. “The support we received for this drive was overwhelming. Not only were we able to collect and deliver more items than expected, but we also hosted a virtual webinar on period poverty to raise awareness about the public health issue.” Delivery of the donated feminine hygiene products to the WIC office comes just as the nation is experiencing a tampon shortage caused by supply chain issues. According to an article in the New York Times, raw materials needed to make tampons are “costly and highly volatile,” affecting accessibility and driving up prices. “Understanding the depth of need around menstrual Read more
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