Community Updates; Ready to Serve You

(Mar 03, 2021)

Recently, I was honored to be among a group of community leaders and city residents who came together to speak about how our community can respond to youth violence. Read more

 

How the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program works

(Mar 01, 2021)

Beginning today, Monday, March 1, the Governor’s Office of the Budget will open the application window for the 2021 Round 1 Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). Read more

 

State Grant Programs Now Open for Applications: March 31 Update

(Feb 01, 2021)

The following state grants are open for applications. Updated on Feb. 1. Read more

 

Community update: Legislative update and how to reach my staff, office

(Jan 29, 2021)

Find the ways you can reach my office and staff for help with state-related issues. Also, learn more about the work being done in Harrisburg. Read more

 

Troubleshooting PUA claims: How to reopen/reactivate a PUA claim

(Jan 27, 2021)

Step-by-step instructions to successfully reopen/reactivate a PUA claim. Read more

 

Agriculture, Youth, and Capital Case Indigent Defense Funding Opportunities for Your District

(Jan 25, 2021)

STATE GRANT PROGRAMS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture: Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (Funding Source: General Fund) Who May Apply: State and local organizations, producer associations, academia, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders. Use: To promote high-priority specialty crops (hemp, hardwoods, honey, hops; also barley, rye, and wheat for distilling, brewing, and malting) through projects like child and adult nutrition education, participation in international standard setting bodies, improving efficiency of distribution systems, good manufacturing and handling practices, research, development of seed varieties, and pest and disease control. Funds: $460,000 will be distributed in total, with 6.2% going to low income rural areas and 3.8% going to low income urban areas. Application Deadline: Concept papers due March 5 More Information: Click on Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (pa.gov) . Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture: Agriculture and Youth Organization Grant Program (Funding Source: General Fund) Who May Apply: Agriculture and youth organizations, such as FFA, 4-H, Ag in the Classroom, the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, and vocational education programs. Schools and school districts may also apply on behalf of an agriculture and youth organization. Use: Educational programs, workforce development programs, seminars and field trips, agricultural safety Read more

 

Guzman announces committee assignments for first term

(Jan 11, 2021)

HARRISBURG, Jan. 11 – State Rep. Manny Guzman, D-Berks, announced Monday his committee assignments for the 2021-22 legislative session, his first term in the House. Read more

 

Guzman takes oath for first term

(Jan 05, 2021)

HARRISBURG, Jan. 5 – State Rep. Manny Guzman took the oath of office in the state Capitol today to begin his first term representing the 127th Legislative District, which comprises parts of the city of Reading and Kenhorst in Berks County. Read more

 

Guzman highlights legislative priorities for first term

(Jan 05, 2021)

State Rep.-elect Manny Guzman highlighted three of his legislative priorities. Read more

 

Rep. Guzman to host online event to detail services available at his office

(Jan 04, 2021)

READING, Jan. 4 – State Rep.-elect Manny Guzman will host an online event at 7 p.m. Thursday to introduce himself to residents and explain what services his office can provide. A link to the online event will be posted at RepMannyGuzman.com. Read more

 

Guzman congratulates Alvernia on record-breaking grant

(Dec 28, 2020)

READING, Dec. 28 – State Rep.-elect Manny Guzman, D-Berks, congratulated Alvernia University on receiving a $4 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant. The grant is the largest in the university’s 62-year history. Read more

 

Community update: My office is open to serve the community

(Dec 28, 2020)

My office can help you apply for many state programs. Contact us today for help. Read more

 

Pa. Treasury could be holding your unclaimed property

(Dec 01, 2020)

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