E-BLAST: A successful open house, new grant announcements, upcoming deadline and events and more!

(Dec 16, 2022)

Happy Friday! It has been another busy week in the 164th! This week marked the first anniversary of my swearing-in as your state representative! Read more

 

Curry announces nearly $2.4M in law enforcement safety grants

(Dec 16, 2022)

UPPER DARBY, Dec. 16 – State Rep. Gina H. Curry, D-Delaware, announced today that Upper Darby Township and Lansdowne Borough were awarded a total of $2,357,231 in state funding. The grants awarded include: $119,000 to Lansdowne Borough to upgrade its current records management system and purchase and install community pole cameras. $2,238,231 to Upper Darby Township to upgrade its current records management system; server upgrade; unmanned aerial system program; in-car radios; body-worn cameras and accessories; recruitment program, including Police Explorers program; retention pay and staff training. “I am pleased to see this funding awarded to our local law enforcement,” Curry said. “Upgrades in technology and equipment help keep our communities safe. I will continue to work with local departments to ensure that they are receiving essential funding.” The grants were approved by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency as part of a new Local Law Enforcement Support Grant Program , which directs the PCCD to administer $135 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funding as grants to law enforcement agencies for improvements and upgrades. Read more

 

One year anniversary serving as a state representative for the 164th Legislative District

(Dec 14, 2022)

Today is the first anniversary of my swearing-in as state representative for the 164th Legislative District! I'm honored and blessed to serve as your representative in Harrisburg! Read more

 

E-BLAST: Join me for our holiday open house on Dec. 15!

(Dec 09, 2022)

I hope you are enjoying the first full week of December. It has been a busy week full of events in the 164th. You can learn more about what I’ve been up to this week in this e-blast. Read more

 

Rep. Gina Curry to Serve as Women’s Health Caucus Co-Chair

(Dec 09, 2022)

HARRISBURG, Dec. 9 — The Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus announced that state Rep. Gina Curry (D-Delaware) will serve as a co-chair for the 2023-2024 Legislative Session. Curry was first elected to the state legislature in 2021. Before seeking elected office, Curry had a long career as an educator and has a background in promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. As a co-chair of the WHC, Curry is committed to addressing issues facing Pennsylvanians like maternity care deserts and systemic inequities in the health care system. “I consider my newest appointment to serve as co-chair for the Women’s Health Caucus an honor,” Curry said. “I look forward to working hard on the inadequate access and inequitable health care concerns that impact women in my district and across the commonwealth at alarming rates. My goal is to work with my colleagues on surveying the needs and finding innovative ways to educate and bring a comprehensive, expansive awareness and solutions to women’s healthcare needs.” Read more

 

Curry invites residents to attend her open house

(Dec 05, 2022)

UPPER DARBY, Dec. 5 – State Rep. Gina H. Curry, D-Delaware, will hold “Cookies & Cocoa with Rep. Curry,” a holiday open house, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 15 at her district office in the Barclay Shopping Center, 1500 Garrett Road, Suite 2G, Upper Darby. “I invite residents of the 164 th to stop by my office and share some cookies and cocoa with me,” Curry said. “Whether residents want to learn more about the state services my office provides, or they just want to stop in and say hi, my staff and I will be available to answer any questions or offer assistance.” Curry’s staff is also scheduling appointments for that evening to offer last-minute assistance filing Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program applications. Pre-registration is required; contact Curry’s office at 610-259-7016. The deadline to apply for the 2021 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program -- which provides rebates on property taxes or rent paid in 2021 to income eligible seniors and people with disabilities – is Dec. 31. Applications can also be filed online at mypath.pa.gov . For questions about the Curry’s open house or Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program assistance, residents should call 610-259-7016 or email RepCurry@pahouse.net . Read more

 

Career/Technical Training, School Safety and Security, and Arts and Culture Funding Opportunities

(Dec 05, 2022)

STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency/Pennsylvania Department of Human Services: Pennsylvania Academic and Career/Technical Training Innovative Solicitation (Funding Source: Justice Reinvestment Fund) Who May Apply : Existing PACTT Affiliates. Use : To improve services for delinquent youth receiving academic and career/technical training services. Funds : Awards up to $75,000 for 24-month projects. Application Deadline : December 23, 2022 More Information : Click on https://egrants.pccd.pa.gov/Public/OpenAnnouncements.aspx . Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission: Clean Vessel Act (CVA) Pumpout Grant Program (Funding Source: Federal Funding) Who May Apply : Local governmental entities and private businesses that own and operate boating facilities. Use : To fund the construction, renovation, and maintenance of pumpout and dump stations to service pleasure boats. Funds : Reimburse up to 75% of the installation cost of pumpout and dump stations. Application Deadline : December 30, 2022 More Information : Click on https://www.fishandboat.com/Transact/Grants/Pages/PumpoutGrantProgram.aspx . Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency: 2022-23 School Safety and Security Training and Technical Assistance Program Read more

 

E-BLAST: New legislative session, upcoming deadline and events and more!

(Dec 03, 2022)

This week marked the beginning of the new legislative calendar, which means the new legislative maps drawn earlier this year to reflect population changes following the U.S. Census are now in effect. Read more

 

Cookies & Cocoa with Rep. Curry

(Nov 30, 2022)

Stop by Rep. Curry's district office any time between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Dec. 15 to meet her and her staff, talk about state issues and share some hot cocoa and cookies! Rep. Curry is also scheduling appointments for Property Tax and Rent Rebates. Please pre-register by calling Rep. Curry's office at (610) 259-7016. Read more

 

E-BLAST: Serving Yeadon has been an honor!

(Nov 30, 2022)

My time serving Yeadon Borough is sadly ending. Due to legislative redistricting, beginning on Dec. 1, I will no longer have the privilege of serving as your state representative in Harrisburg. Read more

 

E-BLAST: Happy Thanksgiving and remember to shop small on Saturday

(Nov 23, 2022)

My office will close at noon today. It will be closed Thursday and Friday and will reopen on Monday, Nov. 28. Read more

 

E-BLAST: Advocating for children, Turkey Assistance, upcoming events and more!

(Nov 18, 2022)

This week I was back in Harrisburg for the final scheduled voting session for the year. I had the honor on Monday of leading the chamber in prayer. Read more

 

Curry to host Thanksgiving Turkey Assistance

(Nov 18, 2022)

UPPER DARBY, Nov. 18 – State Rep. Gina H. Curry, D-Delaware, will partner with Peace Island to hold a Thanksgiving Turkey Assistance on Monday, Nov. 21. Pre-registration is required; there is a very limited quantity of turkeys available. Please call (610) 259-7016 by Monday, Nov. 21 to RSVP. “Thanksgiving is a time to spend with families and make lasting memories, but we must remember that it can also be stressful and difficult for the most vulnerable members of our community, especially those who experience food insecurity,” Curry said. “I am happy to partner with Peace Island to play a small role is assisting those in need this holiday.” Information will be available on state programs and services for constituents, including food assistance. Curry’s staff will also be on site to answer questions about state-related issues. For more information about this event, please call Curry’s office at (610) 259-7016. Read more

 

Thanksgiving Turkey Assistance

(Nov 17, 2022)

Rep. Gina H. Curry is partnering with Peace Island for a Thanksgiving Turkey Assistance on Monday, Nov. 21 Pre-registration is required. Please call (610) 259-7016 by Monday, Nov. 21. There will be limited quantites available. Information on state programs and services for constitutients, including food assistance, will be available. Rep. Curry's staff will also be on-site to answer questions about state-related issues. Read more

 

GRANT MEMO: Workforce Support, Historic Preservation, and Criminal Justice Disparity Research Funding Opportunities For Your District

(Nov 14, 2022)

STATE PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry: Pennsylvania Nursing Pathway Apprenticeship Industry Partnership (Funding Source: Federal Funding) Who May Apply : Pennsylvania local workforce development boards. Use : To support the convening of Nursing Pathway Apprenticeship Industry Partnerships in lower moderate-income communities and guide the development and registration of healthcare apprenticeship programs, with emphasis on nursing occupations, through group sponsorships. Funds : Up to $260,000. Application Deadline : November 30, 2022 More Information : Click on https://www.dli.pa.gov/Businesses/Workforce-Development/grants/Documents/Nurse-Pathway-IP/Nursing%20Pathway%20Apprenticeship%20IP%20NGA%20FINAL.pdf . Pennsylvania Department of Human Services: Work Force Support Grant (WFSG) 2.0 (Funding Source: Federal Funding) Who May Apply : Eligible DHS certified childcare providers. Use : To provide funding to eligible DHS certified childcare providers (providers) for staff retention and staff recruitment purposes. Funds : Variable depending on staff levels. Application Deadline : December 6, 2022 More Information : Click on https://www.pakeys.org/workforcesupportgrants2/ . Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency: 2022 Read more

 

E-BLAST: Hospital closing, help for working families, upcoming events and more!

(Nov 11, 2022)

Happy Veterans Day. Thank you to all the men and women who have sacrificed so much to protect our freedoms. In observance of today, my office will be closed. It will reopen Monday morning at 9 a.m. Read more

 

E-BLAST: Maternity care crisis, voting resources, heating assistance, upcoming events and more!

(Nov 04, 2022)

We are just a few days away from election day. Remember to make a plan to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 8. I have voter resources and information included in this e-blast. Read more

 

Pennsylvania Health Secretary issues call to action regarding maternal mortalities for women of color

(Nov 03, 2022)

“In Pennsylvania, over 105,000 women of child-bearing age have access to limited or no maternity care at all,” Johnson said. “And that should not be tolerable to us as a society, as a community, as a commonwealth. We really need to address those issues.” Read more

 

VIDEO: Healthcare Advocates Sound Alarm about Disturbing Trends in Maternal Care Access, Especially for Black Women

(Nov 02, 2022)

Acting Secretary of Health and Pennsylvania Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson today joined fellow state leaders and patients during a visit to an organization serving expectant mothers and families to address Black maternal health disparities and maternal health deserts across Pennsylvania. Read more

 

Healthcare Advocates Sound Alarm about Disturbing Trends in Maternal Care Access, Especially for Black Women

(Nov 01, 2022)

Lansdowne, PA – Acting Secretary of Health and Pennsylvania Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson today joined fellow state leaders and patients during a visit to an organization serving expectant mothers and families to address Black maternal health disparities and maternal health deserts across Pennsylvania. “As a board-certified OBGYN who spent decades caring for people during their pregnancies, I understand the importance of working harder to provide access to quality maternal care services for everyone during pregnancy and afterward,” said Dr. Johnson. “The latest data show that in Pennsylvania, more than 105,000 women 18-44 years of age live in counties with little or no obstetric care. That is completely intolerable.” During a news conference today at the Pettaway Pursuit Foundation – a non-profit educational and community outreach organization for expectant mothers and families – leaders from the Department of Health, Pennsylvania Commission for Women and the Governor’s Advisory Commission on African American Affairs highlighted disturbing trends in maternal care access. According to a recent March of Dimes report , maternity deserts are growing in Pennsylvania, with six counties considered maternity care deserts, up from five counties in the previous report. A maternity care desert is a county where there’s a lack of maternity care resources, no hospitals or birth centers offering Read more

 

E-BLAST: A successful open house, new grant announcements, upcoming deadline and events and more!
Dec 16, 2022

Curry announces nearly $2.4M in law enforcement safety grants
Dec 16, 2022

One year anniversary serving as a state representative for the 164th Legislative District
Dec 14, 2022

E-BLAST: Join me for our holiday open house on Dec. 15!
Dec 09, 2022

Rep. Gina Curry to Serve as Women’s Health Caucus Co-Chair
Dec 09, 2022

Curry invites residents to attend her open house
Dec 05, 2022

Career/Technical Training, School Safety and Security, and Arts and Culture Funding Opportunities
Dec 05, 2022

E-BLAST: New legislative session, upcoming deadline and events and more!
Dec 03, 2022

Cookies & Cocoa with Rep. Curry
Nov 30, 2022

E-BLAST: Serving Yeadon has been an honor!
Nov 30, 2022

E-BLAST: Happy Thanksgiving and remember to shop small on Saturday
Nov 23, 2022

E-BLAST: Advocating for children, Turkey Assistance, upcoming events and more!
Nov 18, 2022

Curry to host Thanksgiving Turkey Assistance
Nov 18, 2022

Thanksgiving Turkey Assistance
Nov 17, 2022

GRANT MEMO: Workforce Support, Historic Preservation, and Criminal Justice Disparity Research Funding Opportunities For Your District
Nov 14, 2022

E-BLAST: Hospital closing, help for working families, upcoming events and more!
Nov 11, 2022

E-BLAST: Maternity care crisis, voting resources, heating assistance, upcoming events and more!
Nov 04, 2022

Pennsylvania Health Secretary issues call to action regarding maternal mortalities for women of color
Nov 03, 2022

VIDEO: Healthcare Advocates Sound Alarm about Disturbing Trends in Maternal Care Access, Especially for Black Women
Nov 02, 2022

Healthcare Advocates Sound Alarm about Disturbing Trends in Maternal Care Access, Especially for Black Women
Nov 01, 2022