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Dear Neighbor,

I’d like to share with you the work that I’m doing in Harrisburg and locally to ensure we Thrive in the 185. Keep reading for more details, follow my social media for updates, and please contact one of my offices to find out how we can help you with state and local programs and resources. #InformationIsPower

The PA House will return to session on Monday following three weeks of Appropriations Committee hearings on the 2025-26 budget proposal. It was an enlightening process to speak with the state agencies about how they intend to use their portions of the budget and how their departments work. The General Assembly will take the next few months to go over what we’ve learned and work together to craft a budget that works for all Pennsylvanians. I’ll be looking out for YOU and 63,000+ people who are out there trying to #ThriveInThe185.

Thursday night in South Philadelphia, the Appropriations Committee and the Philadelphia House Delegation held a Community Budget Briefing to inform people about the $51 billion+ state budget proposal, the budget process, and how we’re fighting for the people of Philadelphia and neighboring communities in our budget priorities. You can watch the full event above to find out what our legislative leaders had to say – then feel free to reach out to my office about the needs of your neighborhood and how we can make the budget work for YOU.

I think it’s so important for women to share their stories to help uplift and encourage other women to achieve more than they might think they can do. That’s why I’m sharing stories of my life for Women’s History Month in a series of videos. Click above to watch my latest discussion about how I gained the confidence to be a public official and what it takes to become your own best advocate.

I hope you can come out to my next Meet & Greet on Friday, March 21 at Gateway Towers Apartments from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. We’ll have SEPTA Senior Pass applications to help you with and share some light refreshments. Hope to see you there!

Healthy Awareness Month is expanding into March with an additional virtual workshop on Healthy Nutrition! Join us Tuesday, March 18 for this exciting presentation – our previous nutrition workshop was popular and well received, so I’m hopeful that you can join us to learn more about how easy it is to make eating healthy a priority. You can watch on my Facebook page or my website, or RSVP to be directly involved in the meeting on Microsoft Teams.

During our first Women in Government event, we talked a lot about the actions that are happening right now with the federal government in Washington, D.C. It has been very overwhelming with what seems like daily attacks on our neighbors, our freedoms and basic rights. Just remember that there are always people to help. If you are concerned about the actions being taken on immigration, I encourage you to contact these local organizations listed in this document. Additionally, while my office is here to assist you with state and local services, your concerns on these federal actions need to be heard by your federal officials. Check out the list of our congressional and senatorial officials and contact their offices for assistance or to let them know about your concerns. We’ve seen recently how advocacy and loud objections can lead to a course reversal or reevaluation by the president and his administration.

Don’t give up and don’t give in.

Know your rights and stay vigilant for your family and your community.

Centenarians know how to party! I was so privileged to help celebrate the 100^th birthday of our neighbor Sterling Timothy Jennings at St. Paul AME Church. Mr. Jennings is one of our brave Navy veterans of WWII and it was my honor to present him with an honorary citation from the PA House of Representatives recognizing his momentous birthday and his contributions to our community.

It was an honor to meet this week with The Vice President of the Republic of Liberia, His Excellency Jeremiah Kpan Koung.

My office was part of the discussion this week at the Southwest CDC community meeting with Penn Medicine. We helped connect folks with state and local resources for healthcare services and more!

My office participated in the Gift of Life Donor Program Legislative Breakfast this week.

We were part of a Wills Clinic at St. Edmonds with the Philadelphia Register of Wills, Southwest CDC and others to help seniors with setting up a will to protect their generational wealth.

We’re connecting people with information and resources at St. Paul’s food pantry.

Miss Diane was meeting with our neighbors and passing along information at the 12^th Police District meeting this week.

Attention High School Juniors and Seniors! The Bellwether District is offering internships to gain experience and get educated on opportunities in real estate careers. Check the details on the flier about this fantastic opportunity for real world experience!

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation is kicking off lifeguard recruitment for city pools, offering competitive pay starting at $16 per hour, with the potential to earn up to $18 per hour. Lifeguard positions are eligible to receive a $1,000 end-of-season bonus for those who meet the April 15 deadline, or a $500 bonus for those who submit applications before May 15.?

Click here for more information.

The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program has made it easier for older friends and neighbors to stay in their homes and afford groceries, medicine, and so much more.

The application period for the 2025 program has just opened to get a rebate on your 2024 taxes or rent paid. Thanks to changes House Democrats fought for, more people are eligible, and the rebates are bigger than ever!

Give us a call, send an email, or stop by one of my offices to find out if you’re eligible. We can even help you apply.

Cash grants from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) are now available! You can receive from $200 to $1,000 based on your household size, income, and fuel type. Renters and homeowners are eligible, so click the image above to find out more eligibility guidelines and apply! Contact my office if we can help.

My office helps city officials and local organizations connect to state grants available to help them do their important work to improve our communities and the lives of residents. You can find a list of state grant programs that are currently open for application on my website. We update this list as new programs come online so check back often.

In service and in action,

Rep. Regina Young