Dec. 5 e-mail: Help neighbors stay warm this winter

Rep. Ben Sanchez December 5, 2024

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Winter Coat Drive

Our office is participating in the PA House of Representatives Winter Coat Drive Challenge! Now through December 13th our office (1175 Old York Rd.) is collecting new or gently used winter coats, gloves, hats, socks, boots and scarves. For more information call: 215-517-6800.

Free Teacher Intern Certificate

Aspiring educators can now receive an Intern Certificate for free, enabling them to enter the classroom and teach for up to three years while taking education classes on the path to earning their full teaching certification.

The free Intern Certificate opens up an alternative path into teaching careers for Pennsylvanians who have already earned a bachelor’s degree in another field and want to put their knowledge and skills to use in the classroom. Click here for more information.

Battle of the Bulge Veterans Survey

House Resolution 275 honors Pennsylvania’s significant involvement in the Battle of the Bulge for its 80th anniversary in December.

Rep. Chris Pielli, the resolution’s sponsor, has created a survey (which can be accessed here) requesting history and memories about the Battle. If you, a family member, or an acquaintance served during the Battle, please respond with details, locations, photos, and stories. By participating, you help honor the resolve, heroism, and sacrifice of the 28th Infantry Division of the PA Army National Guard during the Battle.

Safeguard Your Data Following Large-Scale Health Data Breach

In June, Change Healthcare began notifying affected individuals about the data breach on a rolling basis. Some recipients received their letters only recently. The notifications offer two years of free credit score monitoring and identity theft protection services. These services can be requested by visiting www.changecybersupport.com or by calling 1-888-846-4705.

According to Pennsylvania Attorney General Henry, all residents of Pennsylvania are eligible for free credit monitoring and identity theft protection, even if they do not receive a letter from Change Healthcare. Individuals also have the option to freeze their credit with the three major credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.

Change Healthcare’s website provides additional details on the cyberattack, details on the types of information that was stolen and other options to protect personal information.