Hello Neighbor,

In our newsletter, you will find legislative information and updates from Upper Moreland, Lower Moreland, Bryn Athyn, Hatboro, and Abington, along with information about state-related programs and services.

We have some exciting events coming up around the district, so be sure to stay informed through my newsletter and social media. As always, feel free to call our office at 215-259-5962 for help with state services or send me an email at RepGuenst@pahouse.net.

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PHEAA Offers Webinars to Help With Student Aid

The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) is offering webinars throughout the end of the year to assist families with student aid and financial assistance. Course topics include how to complete the PA State Grant form, Searching for Scholarships, and Financial Aid 101. If you have a child interested in post-secondary education after high school, these webinars are for you!

Please use the following QR Codes or visit www.pheaa.org/virtual

 to register!

Pennsylvania Veterans Temporary Assistance Program (VTA)

If you know a veteran who’s struggling to make ends meet, the Veterans Temporary Assistance (VTA) Program might be able to help. Eligible PA veterans and their families can take advantage of the program that provides up to $1,600 per year for essential needs like rent, groceries, utility bills, and clothing during times of financial hardship.

Eligible applicants include veterans with honorable or general discharges, those with service-connected disabilities, and surviving dependents of eligible veterans or service members who died in the line of duty.

To apply or learn more, visit www.dmva.pa.org

or contact our Montgomery County Veteran Services office,

Veteran Services | Montgomery County, PA - Official Website.

PECO Offers Temporary PECO Customer Relief Fund

Beginning August 4th, 2025, PECO customers who qualify will be able to apply for assistance through the PECO temporary Customer Relief Fund. Qualifying customers will receive a grant of $500, and it will appear on their bill as a credit.

To qualify you must:

• Be a current PECO residential electric and/or natural gas customer
• Have a past-due balance of no more than $2,000 or, along with a customer co-payment, can bring the balance down to $2,000
• Not have received a grant from this program previously
• Have no theft-of-service charges on the PECO account in the past 12 months
• Have a household annual income between 151% and 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)

The application is online. For more details on the program and how to apply, please visit:

PECO Customer Relief Fund | PECO - An Exelon Company

SEPTA Reduced Schedule Set to Start August 24th

While the Pennsylvania House sent the Pennsylvania Senate a budget in June that would fund public transportation throughout PA, the Senate has yet to send anything back to the House to work with and finalize. With no budget or proposed funding, SEPTA must prepare their service and their riders for the impact of possible service cuts. These service cuts would begin on Sunday, August 24th. Due to the time it takes to schedule SEPTA workers, position equipment, and inform customers, SEPTA will need to move forward with the service cuts if a budget solution is not in place by mid-August.

It's time that the PA Senate does its job and passes a budget that includes integral funding for the 6th largest transit system in the US.

Click the following link for details on how these funding cuts will affect the lines in our district.

Service Cuts – Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority

Stay tuned for more information on SEPTA funding and links to which service cuts will be made if no budget is reached.

Local Community Cupboard Holds Grand Re-Opening

Mattie N. Dixon Community Cupboard in Ambler has been serving our communities for the past 52 years. They recently opened a Full Choice Food Pantry which allows residents to come and shop just as if they were at a local grocery store. They also moved their clothing boutique next door to offer a one-stop shop for clothing and food.

I was honored to be able to attend the Grand Re-Opening of the Cupboard last Thursday. Many thanks to those who run this pantry and volunteer here. The work they do and the dignity and respect they give those in need is essential for all members of our community to feel supported and to thrive. Thank you for your continued efforts to make our community a better place!

Visit With Our House-Adopted Cow – Mootilda!

On Friday, I was fortunate enough to visit with the chamber’s adopted dairy cow, Mootilda. She resides at Kurtland Farm in Elverson, PA. The House adopted her in October of 2024, and we have watched her grow on the farm – from newborn to now!

We learned all about Mootilda’s birth, the milking process, health and protection of the dairy cows, and their diet and exercise. We were able to track Mootilda’s growth from birth to 6 months – seeing pictures of her at every stage. Kurtland Farms is one of many dairy farms across the Commonwealth, and we appreciate the opportunity to learn not only about the cows, but also how dairy farms run and their importance to the state.

Fall Shredding Event

Join us for our free shredding event—a fantastic opportunity to protect your personal information while making a positive impact on your community!

Safely dispose of old documents and keep your sensitive information out of the wrong hands. Paper shredding is a powerful deterrent to identity theft, making it nearly impossible for thieves to reconstruct private details. Plus, shredding supports paper recycling, helping to reduce waste in landfills! 

And here’s another way to give back—bring non-perishable food items for donation and support local food banks while you’re there. 

We’re thrilled to offer this service once again for our constituents. Protect your identity, reduce waste, and help your community—all in one event! 

Veterans Expo

Mark your calendars and join me, Rep. Brian Munroe, and Rep. Melissa Cerrato at our Veterans Expo on Friday, September 19th from 11am-2pm! This event is for veterans and will be held at the VE Club - 130 Davisville Road in Warminster. 

There will be several veteran-related vendors to help with support and resources as well as VA representatives. A free lunch will be served to all of those in attendance.

Registration is required so please call Rep. Munroe’s office at 215-323-6997 to register today. You can also register by scanning the QR code below or clicking the following link:

https://www.pahouse.net/munroe/RSVP/?id=1733

If you're a veteran, this is one event you won’t want to miss! I hope to see you there!

Veterans Service Hours

We are proud to offer Veterans Service Hours every second Thursday to assist veterans with a variety of issues – including but not limited to Compensation and Pension Claims, Education Benefits, State Benefits, and Burial and Survivor Benefits.

A department service officer will be on site. Reach out to our office at 215-259-5962 to make a one-hour appointment. Call to make your appointment today!