The Wolf Administration today reminded Pennsylvanians of food assistance resources available and what actions it is taking to ensure access to food does not stop in spite of the COVID-19 mitigation efforts. “Life has slowed and it has changed, but it has not stopped for the millions of Pennsylvanians who depend on food assistance programs. We know that this pandemic has caused many people and families to find that they are suddenly food insecure and require assistance,” said Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller. “The Wolf Administration is doing everything it can to ensure that everyone’s food security needs in the commonwealth are met during this uncertain time.”DHS is continuing to process applications and benefit renewals for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Emergency SNAP applications can be expedited and issued in five days. Pennsylvanians can apply for SNAP online at www.compass.state.pa.us. Read more
The PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has established a new resource account where businesses and staff can submit questions on exemptions regarding the closure of physical locations for non-life-sustaining businesses in the Commonwealth. Businesses seeking exemptions from closure: Please contact ra-dcexemptions@pa.gov . Other questions about closures can be directed to ra-dcedcs@pa.gov . For more COVID-19 business information, DCED has set up a web site that continually will be updated as information becomes available: https://dced.pa.gov/resources . Read more
WellSpan Health is planning an open-air COVID-19 coronavirus testing location at the York Expo Center, which is set to open tomorrow, Friday, March 20. This is part of our ongoing effort to meet the COVID-19 challenge head-on by removing barriers to care for patients and constituents. As with all WellSpan open-air testing locations, this test collection location is not for walk-in patients . This is intended to serve patients who were previously evaluated by a clinician and for whom testing is recommended. Patients seeking testing should call (not visit) their primary care provider for screening and assessment. WellSpan care teams will accept physician referrals through WellSpan’s Epic electronic health record or through a printed referral note from a licensed medical provider. The hours of operation will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week, beginning Friday, March 20 at 7 a.m. The York Expo Center offers a larger, centrally located area to conduct testing more quickly and efficiently. In addition, it will allow WellSpan to safely test people while they remain in their vehicles – offering a convenient and safer testing area for both patients and care teams. A reminder that consumers can use the self-assessment tool on WellSpan.org/coronavirus to check their risk for COVID-19. In addition, assessments can be conducted by the WellSpan Online Urgent Care service. Patients without a primary care provider are Read more
Harrisburg, PA - The Department of Human Services (DHS) is closing all county assistance offices (CAOs) statewide to the public beginning Tuesday, March 17 in coordination with Governor Wolf’s mitigation guidance regarding COVID-19. In-person business will resume no sooner than Wednesday, April 1. Pennsylvanians are encouraged to use DHS’ online applications and resources to apply for benefits or submit paperwork as necessary. Read more
YORK, MARCH 4 – State Rep. Carol Hill-Evans, D-York, today announced that a $17,501 grant has been approved for the York County History Center. “York’s history is rich and full of memorable moments, including becoming our nation’s first capital,” Hill-Evans said. “It’s important to maintain and preserve these historical organizations in order to show generations to come their past and where they came from. We cannot allow our past to disappear and repeat the same mistakes. We need to continue to learn, grow, and develop as a society and culture. Sites like this continue to make sure that happens.” Cultural and Historical Support Grants are to provide general operating support to Pennsylvania museums and official county historical societies that are not directly supported by other state agency operating support programs. An eligible museum must have an annual operating budget exceeding $100,000 and at least one full-time professional staff person. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission received 153 applications. All applicants were eligible. Fifty-six official county historical societies applied for support grants and 12 qualified in the museum category. The number of counties to receive funding increased from 57 to 58 of the 67 counties. Museums outside of Philadelphia with budgets between $100,000 and $3.5 million receive a grant based on 1.235% of the operating budget, Read more
HARRISBURG, Feb. 27 – State Rep. Carol Hill-Evans, D-York, today announced three School Safety and Security grants totaling $553,479 for York City School District, West York Area School District, and York Suburban School District. The School Safety and Security Committee established within the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency approved $60 million in safety grants in the commonwealth. “With such a big investment in our local schools and our children’s safety, parents can rest easier at night and worry less during the day,” Hill-Evans said. “When it comes to our kids, they need us to step up and make sure that they are protected. We cannot allow them to live in fear daily. These measures and security plans will be crucial to ensuring they can learn in a nurturing environment without fear, while giving our educators the tools they need to bring positive support and encouragement.” York City School District will receive $473,479 for school-wide positive behavior support that includes several support systems and interventions in school entities, and classroom management. Additionally, the funds will be used for trauma-informed approaches to education with training for faculty and staff to facilitate these new approaches. West York Area School District will receive $40,000 for safety and security assessments and thorough districtwide school safety. This may include Read more
YORK, Feb. 10 – State Rep. Carol Hill-Evans, D-York, today announced that her office will be partnering with local senior and disability housing and senior centers again this this year to help people complete Property Tax/Rent Rebate applications. “After partnering with our centers and housing complexes last year, we knew we had to work together again to put money back in your pockets,” Hill-Evans said. “Anyone interested in finding out more information should reach out to their housing offices to learn more about when we will be stopping by their office or senior center for appointments. The earlier we complete the rebate, the earlier your money returns to you.” Hill-Evans’ office helps complete around 1,100 rebate applications a year to help return a $500,000 to residents in the 95 th Legislative District. If residents received Social Security for age, disability, or widow status in 2019 they can contact her district office at 717-848-9595 to make an appointment. ### Read more
Each year, the Pennsylvania Treasury receives millions of dollars of unclaimed property. It is estimated that roughly one in 10 Pennsylvanians has unclaimed property. Unclaimed property may include: Closed bank accounts; Uncashed checks, including paychecks; Lost stocks and bonds; Contents of safe deposit boxes; Proceeds from the demutualization of insurance companies; Expired gift cards/gift certificates. To find out if you have unclaimed property, search your name in the Unclaimed Property database at www.patreasury.gov/Unclaimed/Search.html , call 1-800-222-2046, or contact my office . There is NO CHARGE to claim your unclaimed property. Read more
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