State Senator Lindsey M. Williams, Your District 38
Update

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*Upcoming Events**

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*Book
Your In-Person VSO Appointment Early! *

We filled all of our May
in-person Veterans Service Officer (VSO) appointments! Appointments
fill up quickly, so if you need to meet with a VSO, book your spot
early for the upcoming months!

Appointments alternate between our
Ross and Natrona Heights offices every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 9
am - 1 pm.

Upcoming Dates:

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*Filled! *Tuesday, May 21, Ross Office
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Tuesday, June 18, Natrona Heights office

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Tuesday, July 16, Ross
Township office



Whether you have a question or just need a fresh
review of the benefits you've earned, call or email our office to
schedule a one-on-one appointment: 412-364-0469 (Ross) 724-224-2131
(Harrison).

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*Senior Social*

*Pittsburgh Mills Mall, 590 Pittsburgh
Mills Circle, Tarentum*

*Entrance 5 near the AHN Citizens Nursing
School*

* Thursday, May 23, Noon - 3:00 pm*

Join us next Thursday,
May 23 from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Pittsburgh Mills Mall for an
afternoon of music, dancing, sweet and savory snacks from A.W.
Beattie, and socializing!

Vintage, Inc. will be providing Digital
Navigation Services to help with your smartphone, laptop, or
tablet.

The PA Department of Banking and Securities will be hosting
their famous Fraud BINGO to keep you informed on the latest ways to
keep yourself and your money safe from scammers.

The PA Department of
Health and Military Affairs will have a Veterans Service Officer there
to answer questions about the benefits you've earned through your
service.

It's going to be a great time- we can't wait to see you
there!

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*Property Tax/Rent Rebate Filing Event*

*Shaler North
Hills Library, 1822 Mt. Royal Boulevard, Glenshaw, PA 15116

Friday,
May 24, 10:00 am - Noon*

Rep. Lindsay Powell and I are co-hosting a
Property Tax/Rent Rebate Event at the Shaler North Hills Library on
Friday May 24 from 10:00 am until noon.

For the first time in almost
20 years, the Property Tax/Rent Rebate has been expanded. Nearly
175,000 more Pennsylvanians now qualify for a rebate and the maximum
rebates available have nearly doubled. The new income eligibility
threshold is $45,000 for both homeowners and renters. To calculate
income, only half of Social Security income is included.

At this
event, we're able to answer questions and help you file for your
rebate online! Please bring along your:

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Proof of identity (first
time filers only)

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Documentation showing all income received in
2023, including Social Security income, retirement funds, or other
interest bearing accounts

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A completed PA rent certificate (for
renters only--please contact our office if you need assistance
obtaining this)

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Bank account and routing information if you would
like direct deposit

For homeowners only:

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Proof of payment/receipt
for Allegheny County taxes

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Proof of payment/receipt for local
municipality taxes

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Proof of payment/receipt for school district
taxes

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*Good
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*Improving
Student Outcomes Across PA*

Last week I met with members of the 412
Justice team, PA Schools Work, and the Pre-K for PA Coalition to talk
about different components of what it means to fully and fairly fund
our public schools. This means establishing adequacy targets and
providing appropriate education, mental health, and other supports so
that all students can meet their potential, because all students can
learn. It also means opening up a spectrum of services like access to
high-quality, affordable Pre-K across the state so that every student
has the chance to have a great start. I'm grateful for these advocates
who work tirelessly to bring the stories and needs of our students to
the legislature!

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*Supporting our Small Businesses and CDFIs*

Last week I joined
Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick
Signer and my colleagues Senator Nikil Saval and Senator Vincent
Hughes to support our Pennsylvania Community Development Financial
Institutions (CDFIs).

CDFIs like Bridgeway Capital and Neighborhood
Community Development Fund
provide financing options to small
businesses and are amazing partners in navigating issues unique to
those businesses. Thank you for always caring about people, not just
business!

You can see my full press conference remarks here: Sen
Lindsey Williams PACDFI Advocacy Day Remarks - Senator Lindsey
Williams [link 3]

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*Legislative
Update**

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*Expanding
Universal School Meals*

Last week, I joined advocates in Harrisburg
in support of expanding the Universal School Meals program to include
a healthy lunch for all students. Extending this program is one of my
top legislative priorities, and I'm proud to be the prime sponsor of
this bill [link 4] in the Senate along with my colleague Senator Judy
Schwank.

I also got to meet these wonderful student advocates, who
did an amazing job speaking about how important school meals are to
them and their classmates. I am incredibly proud of the work they did
preparing their testimony and speaking to a big group of people! It
was my honor to take them to the Senate floor and to let them check
out the Chamber after the press conference.

Making sure that every
student has access to a nutritious school lunch every day will improve
test scores, reduce discipline, fight food insecurity, and so much
more. But expanding Universal School Meals can also open up
possibilities for the lunchroom as a classroom, giving schools new
opportunities for partnerships with Pennsylvania Agriculture and local
producers.

One of the most fun things about Senate District 38 is
that it includes several working farms that produce amazing food. If
we give our school cafeterias the chance, they can start to put an
emphasis on sourcing food locally, which supports those local small
businesses and farms. This is not only a great opportunity for PA
Agriculture, but also for students to try foods they might otherwise
never have the chance to try.

At the same time, we can teach students
how to have healthy, positive relationships with food and more about
the science that goes into producing it. Imagine a future where an
elementary school student can learn about the plant life cycle in
science and then visit a local farm to see how food moves from a seed
to their plate.

The possibilities of how we can make the lunchroom
into a classroom and partner with these local small businesses are
almost endless. Our local farmers are incredibly creative and
resourceful--in fact the only other group of people I know who are as
creative and resourceful are our teachers.

These partnerships are a
great match and by expanding the Universal School Meals program to
include lunch, our students can take advantage of the nutritional and
educational benefits that we can unlock for them.

You can see the
full event here: School Meals for All Rally 5.8.2024 - Senator Lindsey
Williams [link 5].

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*May and June PHEAA Virtual Webinars*

Gain confidence as
you embark on the journey of funding your higher education! The
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) [link 7] is
hosting several upcoming webinars to help you sort out loan
information and make decisions that are right for you and your
family.

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Deep Dive into Credit Related to Education
Funding

Tuesday, May 21, 6:30 PM

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Life Cycle of a Private
Education Loan

Thursday, May 23, Noon

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Deep Dive into Covering the
Gap

Thursday, June 13, 6:30 PM & Tuesday, June 25, Noon

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Borrow
for Education -- Which loan is right for me?

Tuesday, June 11, Noon &
Thursday, June 27, 6:30 PM

Sign up and learn more at: Financial Aid
Webinars (pheaa.org) [link 8].

And reminder that PHEAA has extended
the FAFSA deadline for PA State Grant Applications to Saturday, June
1st.

Don't delay, file
today!

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*DOH Tickborne Diseases Dashboard and Information Page
Available!*

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) launched a
new Tick Diseases web page [link 11] with everything you need to know
about ticks and how to protect yourself from them including an online
Tickborne Diseases Dashboard, just in time for National Lyme Disease
Awareness Month.

The dashboard provides Pennsylvania residents and
health care providers with information about tickborne disease
occurrences by county so users can see where ticks are prevalent and
take precautions before enjoying outdoor activities. After last year's
mild winter, Pennsylvania is expected to have a tough tick season. So
before you plan your next outing, check the dashboard and follow the
tips listed on the graphic above!

Lyme disease is the most commonly
reported tickborne disease, but ticks can carry several other
diseases, such as Alpha-gal Syndrome. In 2022, Pennsylvania ranked
ninth in the United States for the number of Lyme disease cases
reported by population. Although tickborne diseases can occur any time
of the year, cases increase from April through August. In 2022, 8,413
Lyme disease cases were reported in Pennsylvania, representing an
incidence of 64.9 cases/100,000 persons.

For the Tickborne Diseases
Dashboard, information on tickborne diseases like Lyme and Alpha-gal
Syndrome, complete details on how to protect yourself and your furry
friends from ticks, and much more go to the Pennsylvania Department of
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Don't let a tick make
you sick!

*Homeownership News*

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*June PHFA Webinar Series: The Path to Homeownership *

For
National Homeownership Month, the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency
(PHFA) is hosting a series of FREE live educational webinars for
prospective homebuyers in June. Sessions cover everything from initial
interest in homeownership through what to expect at closing, and are
offered at both noon and 6pm on the scheduled dates listed above. Mark
your calendars!

For more information go to: Homebuyer Counseling and
Education | PHFA Housing Counseling [link 14]

Register at: 2024
National Homeownership Month - Homebuyer Workshop Registration Survey
(surveymonkey.com) [link 15].

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*Catapult Homeowner Clinic at Bloomfield Garfield
Corporation*

*113 Pacific Ave, Pittsburgh, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at
6 pm*

Looking for help with home repair or clearing the title to your
home? Attend Catapult of Greater Pittsburgh's upcoming clinic on these
topics hosted at the Bloomfield Garfield Corporation's next State of
the Neighborhood meeting.

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*Homeownership
Workshop at Larimer Consensus Group Tonight!*

*200 Larimer Ave,
Pittsburgh, Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 6 pm - 8 pm*

The Larimer
Consensus Group (LCG) is hosting a Homeownership Workshop this
evening! Whether you're interested in becoming a homeowner or if you
own your home and have equity questions, this is a great opportunity
to learn!

LCG asks folks to RSVP by phone or email: 412-441-1476
ext.102, [email protected] [link 17].

*Allegheny
County Parks News*

Senate District 38 includes four of the nine
beautiful Allegheny County Parks: Deer Lakes, Harrison Hills, North
Park, and Hartwood Acres. The following are a few opportunities coming
up in the parks.

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*Lifeguards
Needed*

Know someone who needs a "cool" summer job? Allegheny County
is hiring lifeguards for the pool at North Park and wave pools at
Boyce, Settlers Cabin and South Park. Applicants must be 15, complete
the necessary lifeguard employment forms, pass the aquatics test,
possess current lifeguard certification (offered by the County), and
work the entire swimming season, including flexible hours, weekends
and holidays. Lifeguards for the 2024 season will earn between
$16.00-$18.00/hr.

For more information and to apply go to Lifeguards
- Allegheny County, PA [link 18].

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*Traveling
Glass Recycling Returns to County Parks*

Has your municipality
stopped curbside glass recycling? Don't despair, the Allegheny County
Department of Sustainability and the Pennsylvania Resources Council
are partnering again this year to offer week-long Traveling Glass
Recycling Bins at Allegheny County Parks. Mark your calendars for the
upcoming stops at Senate District 38 parks listed
below:

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June 8-13
@ DEER LAKES PARK, Veteran Shelter Parking Lot, 1090 Baileys Run Rd,
Tarentum, PA 15084

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July 13-18 @ HARTWOOD ACRES PARK, Amphitheater
Overflow Lot, 4100 Middle Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101

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October 5-10
@ NORTH PARK, Swimming Pool Parking Lot, S Ridge Dr, Allison Park, PA
15101

Participants can drop off glass bottles, jars and jugs of all
colors from 7 a.m. to sunset. No color sorting is required. Containers
should be empty and rinsed, with lids and labels still on. Bags and
boxes used to deliver glass must be discarded off-site.

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information go to Traveling Glass Recycling - Allegheny County, PA
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*Enter a South Ridge Trail Challenge Event and Help
Allegheny County Parks*

Grab your hiking boots or running shoes! GCXC
Racing Pittsburgh [link 21] has chosen Allegheny County Parks
Foundation [link 22] as the beneficiary for two of their races this
summer.

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Sunday, June 2, South Ridge Trail Challenge at North Park:
The trail challenge offers an array of trails for runners and hikers
of all abilities.

South Ridge Trail Challenge Online Donations
(runsignup.com) [link 23]

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Saturday, August 3: Two Face 10k Road +
Trail at North Park: The event is a dual race combining a 10K road
race and a 10K trail race.

Two Face 10K Online Donations
(runsignup.com) [link 24]

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*Share
What You Love About the Parks!*

Allegheny County Parks Foundation is
asking visitors to share their favorite park story, memory, picture,
or what they love most about our beautiful parks. You could be
featured in their newsletter or on social media!

Share your park
favorites at: Get Involved - Allegheny County Parks Foundation
(acparksfoundation.org) [link 25].

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*Upcoming
Park Event Information*

Allegheny County Parks are an invaluable
asset to our region's quality of life and we want to encourage
everyone to get out and enjoy what those tax dollars make possible!
Don't miss the FREE concerts, movies, hikes and more coming this
summer. For the complete list of park events, activities, rentals, and
job opportunities go to Parks and Events - Allegheny County, PA [link
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*Touch-a-Truck
in Harrison Township*

*Highlands High School (in front), Saturday,
May 18, 2024, 12 - 3 pm** *

Come one, come all to Harrison Township's
Touch-a-Truck event this Saturday! There will be 30 different vehicles
to explore, food, activities, and fun for the whole family!

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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 27] (Ross Office), 724-224-2131 [link
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[email protected] [link 29]. My staff will return
your call/email within 24 hours (Monday-Friday).

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Senator
Lindsey Williams

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Contact
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Office
Location:
District Office
5000 McKnight Road
Suite 405
Pittsburgh, PA
15237
Phone: 412-364-0469
Fax: 412-364-0928
Monday ? Friday
9-5

Harrison Office
1826 Union Avenue
Natrona Heights, PA
15065
Phone: 724-224-2131
Fax: 724-224-2145
Monday ? Thursday
9-5

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