State Senator Lindsey M. Williams, Your District 38
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*Upcoming Events**

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*Monthly
Community Office Hours*

*Kingsley Association, Friday, September 1,
2023, 10 AM - 3 PM*

Stop by this Friday, September 1, between 10:00
AM - 3:00 PM to ask questions or get help with state services like
Pittsburgh Regional Transit senior bus passes, Property Tax-Rent
Rebate applications, Medical Assistance Renewals, or Unclaimed
Property searches. Hope to see you there!



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*Nature Walk with Senator Williams*

*Beechwood Farms
Nature Reserve, Wednesday, September 6, 2023, 9 AM - 10 AM*

Join
Senator Williams on Wednesday morning, September 6th for a 'Birds and
More Nature Walk' with the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania
[link 2] at their Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve [link 3]. The short
walk is free and gives you a chance to share issues that matter to you
with Senator Williams as we all learn about the flora and fauna on the
Reserve.

Register for this event at Audubon Society of Western PA
(aswp.org) [link 4] or call us at 412-364-0469 (Ross) or 724-224-2131
(Harrison). We hope to see you there!

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*Investing in Women Event*

*Virtual or Kingsley
Association, Larimer, Thursday, September 7, 6 PM - 8 PM*

Join
Senator Williams, Rep. La'Tasha D. Mayes [link 6], and Becky MacDicken
from the Pennsylvania Department of Banking & Securities [link 7] for
"Investing in Women" on Thursday, September 7th. This presentation
will discuss the unique financial obstacles facing women and provide a
road map on confidently managing banking, budgeting, credit and
investing. It is never too late for financial education!

Register
for the event with the QR code above or at Events - Senator Lindsey
Williams [link 8]. If you have questions, please call us at
412-364-0469 (Ross) or 724-224-2131 (Harrison).

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*Halloween
Costume Drive with North Hills Community Outreach*

*Ross or
Harrison Township Offices of Senator Lindsey M. Williams, September 1
- October 6, 2023.*

We are partnering with North Hills Community
Outreach [link 9] to collect new or gently used Halloween costumes for
kids in the community. Get into the spooky spirit early by finding the
perfect costume for a child in need - everything from scary to sweet
will be accepted!

Drop off your new or gently used Halloween
costumes between September 1st and October 6th at one of our district
offices:

Ross Township Office

5000 McKnight Rd

Pittsburgh PA
15237

(412) 364-0469

Monday-Friday 9-5pm

Harrison Township
Office

1826 Union Ave.

Natrona Heights, PA 15065

(724)
224-2131

Monday-Thursday 9-5pm

North Hills Community Outreach
will distribute the costumes at their Coat Shop [link 10], a free
winter coat event held on October 14, 21 and 28. Thank you in advance
for your donations!

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*FREE Shredding Event and Halloween Costume Drive with
Representative Venkat*

*North Park-Oregon Shelter, Allison Park,
Saturday, September 9, 2023, 9 AM - 12 PM*

Protect your identity by
shredding your sensitive paper documents at our upcoming event with
Rep. Arvind Venkat [link 12] on September 9th! We will also be
collecting new and gently used Halloween costumes for North Hills
Community Outreach [link 13] to distribute to community children at
their free winter Coat Shop [link 14] in October. You can get rid of
your clutter and make a child smile all in one trip!

This event is
FREE and will be held at the North Park-Oregon Shelter from 9 am - 12
pm (or until the truck is full). Shredding will be performed on site
and is limited to 2 boxes per vehicle. Only paper will be accepted and
please remove all metal fasteners other than staples. No books or
binders, please.

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*Community Wellness Initiative's Wellness
Fair*

*Kingsley Association, Larimer, Saturday, September 9, 2023,
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM*

Join us at the Community Wellness Initiative of
Pittsburgh [link 16] Wellness Fair at the Kingsley Association [link
17] on September 9th. The Wellness Fair is a great opportunity to get
health screenings, information on a wide range of health and wellness
topics, and even see a yoga or Tai Chi demonstration. My staff will be
there if you need assistance with state services. Hope to see you
there!

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*Good
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*2023
Career and Technical Education Conference in Allison Park*

On
August 16th, I had the honor of welcoming educators to the 2023 CTE
Southwestern Pennsylvania Career and Technical Education Joint
In-Service Day Conference at one of my favorite places in my Senate
District, the A.W. Beattie Career Center [link 18]. The conference
featured Kathy Parry who spoke about educators building resilient
teams in the post-pandemic era. Thank you to A.W. Beattie for hosting
and Kathy Parry for inspiring the administrators and educators who
make these modern, cutting-edge career certification programs
possible!

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*Shop
with a Cop*

I was delighted to partner again with the PA State
Police [link 19], the office of Rep. Emily Kinkead [link 20], and Ross
Park Mall Macy's employees in a 'Shop with a Cop' back to school event
on August 20th. Officers each chose a child from their community to
receive a backpack filled with school supplies and $250 worth of
clothes from Macy's! Thanks for always including me in this really
wonderful event.

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*Grant
for Northland Public Library*

I was proud to support the $500,000
grant for Northland Public Library [link 21]'s Entrance and Stair
Replacement project alongside Rep. Emily Kinkead [link 22] and Rep.
Arvind Venkat [link 23]. This project includes creating an
ADA-accessible entrance to the building and replacing the current
spiral staircase with a standard staircase, making it accessible for
all patrons to navigate, as well as installing a new service desk and
new indoor and outdoor seating.

We also honored staff member Willa
A. Neil, who is retiring after fifty-five years of dedicated service.
To her great credit, she was instrumental in creating a children's
library collection in preparation of the library's grand opening in
October 1968.

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*HD
21 Special Election Deadline Reminders!*

We let constituents know
last week about the upcoming Special Election on Tuesday, September
19th to fill the vacancy in State House District 21 due to the
resignation of State Representative Sara Innamorato. State House
District 21 includes all of Etna, Millvale, Reserve, and Shaler, as
well as portions of the City of Pittsburgh. If you live in HD21 and
chose to vote by mail for the year, you've likely already received
your ballot.

This week we are reminding HD 21 residents that the
deadline to register to vote in the Special Election is next Tuesday,
September 5th. If you aren't registered, you can't vote! Answers to
your questions about registration and other Special Election
information follow:

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*Not sure if you're in the 21st
Legislative district?* Check your voter registration here: Check Your
Voter Registration Status (pa.gov) [link 24].

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*Need to
register to vote?* Again, *the voter registration deadline is Tuesday,
September 5th.* Applications must be received at the Elections
Division by 5 PM. The easiest and fastest way to apply or make a
change is by using the state's online voter registration process at
Check Your Voter Registration Status (pa.gov) [link 25].

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*Want
to vote by mail?* Last day before the election to apply for civilian
absentee and mail-in ballots is Tuesday, September 12, 2023.
Applications must be received at the Elections Division by 5 PM. The
easiest and fastest way to apply or make a change is by using the
state's online Ballot Request Application (pa.gov) [link 26].

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*Want to vote your mail ballot over the counter?* Visit the lobby of
the County Office Building, 542 Forbes Avenue, Monday through Friday,
from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM beginning on Monday, August 21 to apply for a
ballot and vote.

For more information on the September 19 Special
Election, including links to verify your voter registration, confirm
your polling place, apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot, review the
candidate list and see a sample ballot, visit Special Election |
Elections | Allegheny County [link 27].

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*Literacy Pittsburgh's Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring
Program*

An hour a week can change a child's life!
Become an Oasis
tutor and have the opportunity to give back, have fun, and make a
difference.

Oasis is a Literacy Pittsburgh [link 29] program that
recruits and trains adults (50+) to tutor children in grades K-4 in
reading and writing in the Duquesne City, Environmental Charter,
Pittsburgh Public, Wilkinsburg and Woodland Hills School
Districts.

Oasis has tutors in over 37 schools serving over 230
students yearly.
All training, materials and clearances are free.
Three one-day training sessions are available on the following
dates:

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Wednesday, September 6, 9 a.m. - 3p.m.

Oasis Office,
411 Seventh Avenue, 5th Floor,

Pittsburgh, 15219



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Wednesday, October 11, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

UPMC Health Plan
Neighborhood Center, 6401 Penn Avenue

Pittsburgh, 15206



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Wednesday, October 18, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Mt. Lebanon Library, 16
Castle Shannon Boulevard

Mt. Lebanon, 15228

For more information
on how to become an Oasis tutor, or other training dates, please call
or email John D. Spehar, Director, Pittsburgh Oasis Intergenerational
Tutoring Program at (412) 393-7648, [email protected] [link 30] or
go to Volunteer Reading Tutors Pittsburgh | Oasis Tutoring | Literacy
Pittsburgh [link 31].

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*Educational Assistance for Families of Veterans*

The
Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) [link
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members that financial assistance may be available to help them pursue
higher education.

The DMVA's Educational Gratuity Program [link
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children of honorably
discharged veterans who have 100% permanent service-connected
disabilities and served during periods of war or armed conflict;

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or children of veterans who died in service during a period of war or
armed conflict.

Eligible children:

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must be 16 - 23 years
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must be living in Pennsylvania five years prior to
application;

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must attend a Pennsylvania school;

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must
demonstrate financial need.

Payments are up to $500/semester or
term per child to each approved educational institution for a total of
eight semesters or terms.

For more information on the program and
to apply, contact the Allegheny County Director of Veterans Affairs,
Timothy Martin, at 412-621-3622 or [email protected]
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*Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy Offers High School
Students an Alternative*

Do you know a Pennsylvania teen who is
struggling in high school and is looking for an alternative way to
reach their goals? Let them know about the Keystone State ChalleNGe
Academy (KSCA) [link 37], a joint effort between the Pennsylvania
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) [link 38] and the
National Guard Bureau in consultation with the Pennsylvania Department
of Education [link 39]. KSCA is now accepting applications for their
4th class of cadets starting January 2024.

The program is open to
16- to 18-year-old Pennsylvania residents who are failing to progress
in high school or may not be on a clear path to graduating. Applicants
must be willing to be drug free, free of felony convictions, and
voluntarily commit to the program. The program lasts for 17 months,
with the first five months consisting of residential training at Fort
Indiantown Gap in Annville, PA (Lebanon County) followed by one year
of mentorship back in their home communities.

Cadets are introduced
to the military structure and focus on eight core components: Academic
Excellence; Physical Fitness; Leadership/Followership; Responsible
Citizenship; Job Skills; Service to the Community; Health and Hygiene;
and Life Coping Skills. Graduates often receive high school credits,
credentials, or a GED. There is no tuition cost to attend. Meals,
housing, uniforms, and school supplies are provided at no
charge.

For detailed eligibility requirements and to begin the
application process click here [link 40]. For a paper application or
to talk with someone about the program, please contact the academy by
emailing [email protected] [link 41], or by calling 717-861-7767
or 717-861-8831.

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*Save the Date for the Pittsburgh Kidney
Walk!*

National Kidney Foundation Serving the Alleghenies [link 43]
Pittsburgh Kidney Walk is Sunday, October 8th at Pittsburgh Zoo &
Aquarium [link 44]. By participating in the walk, you'll let others
know they're not alone. Register today at 2023 Pittsburgh Kidney Walk
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*No-Cost Farmers Market at the Sharpsburg Community
Library*

The Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank [link 47] is
holding its next no-cost farmers market at the Sharpsburg Community
Library [link 48] on September 8! This event is open to the public
with no restrictions or registration required. Bring a bag and stock
up on precious fresh fruits and veggies. See graphic above for
details!

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As
always, please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have
by phone at 412-364-0469 [link 49] (Ross Office), 724-224-2131 [link
50] (Harrison Office) or by email at
[email protected] [link 51]. My staff will return
your call/email within 24 hours (Monday-Friday).

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Senator
Lindsey Williams

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Office Location:
District
Office
5000 McKnight Road
Suite 405
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Phone:
412-364-0469
Fax: 412-364-0928

Harrison Office
1826 Union
Avenue
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
Phone: 724-224-2131
Fax:
724-224-2145

Harrisburg Office
366 Capitol Building
Senate Box
203038
Harrisburg, PA 17120-3038
Phone: 717-787-6538
Fax:
717-787-8625

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