Team Curry is grateful for our communities that we serve and the people who live here in the 164th Legislative District. As we move into the end November, we wish everyone a wonderful holiday season and hope everyone has a chance to use this time to gather with friends and family, to rest and restore. We will be back in the office on Monday, Dec. 2 to assist with all of you state related needs! Read more
We're quickly approaching the last month of 2024! Next week, we will stop to give thanks with our families and loved ones. Because of this, my office will observe the following hours: Read more
NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency: Non-profit Security Grant Who May Apply: Non-profit organizations Use: Target hardening and physical security enhancements for sites that may be a target for a terrorist or extremist attack. Funds: $210 million in FEMA dollars has been made available nationally. PEMA will serve as the grantee and subgrant funds to recipients in Pennsylvania. Application Deadline: December 16, 2024 More information: PA Grants website Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Developing Satellite Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs) Who May Apply: A NCA accredited CAC who, in conjunction and partnership with another county MDIT, seeks to develop a satellite CAC location within that county. Use: Supporting the development of satellite location(s) in counties in the Commonwealth that may not have enough child abuse cases to sustain an independent CAC Funds: A total of approximately $1,200,000 in state Endowment Act funds is being announced to support this initiative. PCCD expects to fund approximately 4 grants. Maximum awards of $300,000 are available for the three-year project period. Application Deadline: December 2, 2024 More information: PCCD Website Department of Agriculture: Agricultural Product Promotion, Education and Export Promotion matching Grant Program Who May Apply: Nonprofit organizations that Read more
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 20 -- A coalition of doctors, care providers and moms gathered at Pennsylvania Hospital today to celebrate the passage of the Postpartum Depression Education Act and to urge continued progress on maternal health legislation. They were joined by bill’s sponsors, state Reps. Elizabeth Fiedler, D-Phila., Gina Curry, D-Delaware, and Lisa Borowski, D-Delaware. The Postpartum Depression Education Act (Act 102 of 2024) directs the PA Department of Health to create a public awareness campaign around perinatal and postpartum depression. The department is tasked with developing a fact sheet on PPD symptoms and maintaining a list of counselors to be made available in doctors’ offices. “Since working on the issue of postpartum depression, I’ve heard so many moms say they struggled to put a name on their feelings, leaving them isolated during hard times. This law is designed to permeate the culture of silence around maternal mental health conditions, reduce stigma, and help support mothers,” Fiedler said. “This law is a major step toward charting a new path for moms and babies in Pennsylvania.” "Postpartum depression is a serious and often overlooked disorder, especially when undiagnosed," said Curry, co-chair of the House Black Maternal Health Caucus. "This law is a vital step in supporting families by addressing perinatal mental health challenges and ensuring that mothers, Read more
I was excited to join in on the many Veterans Day events happening in the 164th Legislative District and across Delaware County. The Veterans Day parade held in Delaware County had its very first female grand marshal, Master Sgt. (retired) Tanya Harris. Read more
“We know families that experience financial hardships will do whatever they can to survive, living with relatives by couch surfing or spending nights in a car to stay together at all costs,” said state Rep. Gina H. Curry, who represents portions of Delaware County. “Homeless youth oftentimes go undetected, with parents unwilling to reveal their financial struggles out of the fear protective services will break up their family. That’s why we suspect this problem is even greater than the reported numbers, and it’s one of the driving forces in passing legislation to address this growing population.” Read more
Pa. state Rep. Gina H. Curry spoke on the need to further the resources of schools and agencies to help combat homelessness among the youth of the commonwealth. Curry says that changes need to also be made to shelters as many will not take in unaccompanied minors, leaving them to fend for themselves in the end. Read more
The beginning of the week was busy as Election Day was the priority for just about everyone across the country on Tuesday. I hope everyone has been able to rest and reflect as we are at the end of our legislative season and moving into a new season. Read more
We are jumping right into November this weekend with A LOT going on in just the first few days! Read more
"Our students thrive when they have access to modern facilities," Curry stated. "For far too long, the students, teachers and staff of the William Penn School District have had to work in outdated buildings, making it difficult for students to focus and teachers to work. Governor Shapiro and the legislature recognize this challenge, which is why I’m incredibly excited about this grant because this community has waited so long for these improvements. These funds that ease construction costs are just the first step towards a brighter future for the students of the WPSD!" Read more
How We Care spoke with state Rep. Gina Curry (D., Delaware) about the legislation. She co-chairs the Black Maternal Health Caucus, which supported the bills as part of a “Momnibus” package aimed at improving care for parents. Read more
NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Community and Economic Development: Mixed-Use Housing Development Pilot Program Who May Apply: Municipalities, Economic Development Organizations, Redevelopment Authorities, Municipal Authorities, Industrial Development Authorities, For-Profit organizations. Use: Mixed-use site development, conversion projects, rehabilitation projects, a combination of the three afore-mentioned projects. Funds: $10 million in PA Sites funding has been allocated for this program. There is no limit on the amount of grant funding that may be awarded to an applicant. Application Deadline: December 6, 2024 More information: DCED Website Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs: Recovery Support Services (RSS) Who May Apply: Applicant must have at least two years of experience as of July 1, 2024, providing RSS and demonstrate the capacity to provide RSS to individuals in recovery from opioid use disorder (OUD) and other concurrent substance use disorder (SUD). Use: Expand or enhance RSS to individuals in recover from OUD and other concurrent SUD. Funds: Approximately six grants totaling $1,500,000 each will be awarded. Application Deadline: November 15, 2024 More information: DDAP Website PROGRAMS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Department of Community and Economic Development: PA SITES Who May Apply: Municipalities, economic Read more
We had an EPIC for me both in Harrisburg and in our District!!! I started out the week in Harrisburg and I am ending the week at home in our district with all of my community members. There was so much to be done this week, as we conclude our legislative session at the Capitol! Read more
HARRISBURG, Oct. 22 -- Today, state Reps. Elizabeth Fiedler, D-Phila.; Gina Curry, D-Delaware; and Lisa Borowski, D-Delaware, joined Gov. Josh Shapiro for the ceremonial signing of H.B. 2127 , which directs the PA Department of Health to create a public awareness campaign around perinatal and postpartum depression. "Around a decade ago was the time I both became a mom and had the chance to interview mothers struggling with postpartum depression as a reporter,” Fiedler said. “That time taught me that even through the beauty and joys of parenthood, there can be moments of immense darkness. I knew when I was elected that I wanted to work hard to ensure no one has to go through PPD alone. And now, years later, I am proud to say that with the help of my colleagues Representative Curry and Representative Borowski, we’ve successfully passed legislation to improve the health of new moms and babies in Pennsylvania.” “I am thrilled and incredibly grateful for the passage of H.B. 2127, the first of eight bills in the PA Momnibus proposed in March 2024,” Curry said. This bill underscores the importance of not only having a birthing plan but also a comprehensive postpartum plan. Addressing postpartum complications and maternal mental health is crucial for reducing the unfortunate consequences of untreated issues. The passage of this bill will increase awareness of essential resources available to parents during the postpartum Read more
We celebrated a special anniversary this week! On Thursday, we marked the one-year anniversary of the formation of the PA Black Maternal Health Caucus! We hosted a virtual discussion named "Birth to Power" with some incredible guests. Read more
HARRISBURG, Oct. 17 – Members of the Pennsylvania Black Maternal Health Caucus today celebrated the one-year anniversary of its formation with a virtual celebration and live broadcast with stakeholders to discuss the impact of the group’s advocacy and action over the past year. The caucus was formed on Oct. 17, 2023, with state Reps. Morgan Cephas, D-Phila., Gina H. Curry, D-Delaware, and La’Tasha D. Mayes, D-Allegheny, serving as co-chairs. Building on the momentum of legislative victories and the increasing need for attention to maternal mortality and morbidity issues, particularly affecting Black families, Cephas said the caucus set out to address the disturbing trends of Black maternal mortality and morbidity in Pennsylvania through strategic, intersectional legislation and policy; by creating a collaborative, representative and action-oriented legislative and policy space for Pennsylvania legislators, advocates and stakeholders; and introducing and advancing the PA MOMNIBUS – a legislative package making critical investments and policy changes to improve maternal health outcomes in the state. “I am so grateful to be part of such a dynamic and transformative group of legislators and advocates working toward the important goal of improving maternal health outcomes for Black mothers and their babies in Pennsylvania,” Cephas said. “In this past year and budget season we’ve been able to Read more
“From introducing and passing bills in our Pennsylvania MOMNIBUS legislative package to securing state funding for organizations and municipal health departments doing this work on the ground, our caucuses are committed to ensuring better maternal health outcomes in Pennsylvania and reversing the disheartening statistics of maternal death and complications, especially for Black and brown birthing people who are disproportionality affected by poor health outcomes.” Read more
This week was productive as we returned to session for the first full week of October. The excitement was particularly high for the work that is being done in the PA Black Maternal Health Caucus and the PA MOMNIBUS -- the package of eight maternal health bills that are moving through House committees and the Senate. We are happy to announce that two of the bills are moving and should be heading to the Governor’s desk later this month. Read more
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Harrisburg, October 10 — On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania legislature passed legislation (H.B.2127), which directs the PA Department of Health to create a public awareness campaign around perinatal and postpartum depression. The bill was introduced by state Reps. Elizabeth Fiedler, D-Phila., Gina Curry, D-Delaware, and Lisa Borowski, D-Delaware. “As a mom of two, I know that even during the immense joy of bringing a baby into the world, mothers can struggle with postpartum depression,” Fiedler said. “New moms should not have to deal with the shame and isolation that often accompany this common, treatable heath condition. This new public awareness campaign is critical to increasing education, reducing stigma and saving lives.” “This bill is not just a legislative measure; it is a critical lifeline for countless families, addressing the postpartum challenges of depression, psychosis, and other perinatal mental health issues head-on. It marks a crucial first step in providing the education and resources needed to ensure that birthing individuals understand they are not alone in their struggles,” Curry said. Maternal mental health conditions are the leading cause of pregnancy-associated death in the commonwealth, according to the Pennsylvania Maternal Mortality Review Committee. Nearly 75% of mothers affected receive no treatment. To improve maternal health outcomes, H.B. 2127 Read more
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