| Dear Neighbor, I hope you are well. I want to start by extending my most sincere thanks to each person who donated to my Winter Collection Drive. There is still time left to donate; please check below for details. This week, I also have a few updates on programs, a vote to name our very own Perkiomen Creek the 2025 River of the Year, virtual learning sessions you can apply for, and the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, which has a December 31 deadline.
As always, I hope you find the information below informative and useful. | There are a few days left to drop off donations for my Winter Collection Drive. We're still collecting winter clothing items, personal hygiene products, cleaning supplies, canned foods, paper products, & more! Until Dec. 13th, a donation can be dropped off to my office at 35 Evansburg Rd., Collegeville. | | Property Tax/Rent Rebate Deadline | Heads up! The property tax/rent rebate application deadline is December 31st! This program supports eligible homeowners and renters across Pennsylvania with a rebate ranging from $380 to $1,000. If you need assistance filling out the application, please call my office at 484-200-8263 to schedule an appointment or visit this website: https://www.pa.gov/en/agencies/revenue/incentives-credits-and-programs/ptrr.html | Open enrollment for Pennie is occurring now through January 15! Make sure you apply before it’s too late. Pennie is Pennsylvania’s health insurance marketplace that allows you to browse affordable health plans while receiving the lowest costs. Visit www.pennie.com for more information or call my office at 484-200-8263 to learn more. | The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced that online voting is now open to name Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year, and our beautiful Perkiomen Creek is one of the three nominees! Voting is open now through 5 p.m. on January 24, 2025. Cast your vote here: https://pawatersheds.org/vote-for-a-2025-river-of-the-year/ | | Virtual Sessions for Family Leadership Institute | The PEAL Center is offering virtual sessions for the Family Leadership Institute each Wednesday starting January 15 through February 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. These multi-session virtual meetings serve as training to help families and caregivers of children and young people with disabilities and special healthcare needs enhance their knowledge, advocacy, and leadership skills. Participation is recorded by application, which must be submitted by January 6. If you are selected, you will be notified by January 10. You can learn more and apply here: www.tfaforms.com/5145199 | | LIHEAP Application Reminder | National Guard Birthday – December 13 On Friday, December 13, the National Guard will celebrate its 388th birthday. This year, I introduced a resolution that celebrates this achievement and recognizes the vital role our National Guard plays in keeping us safe domestically and internationally.
The National Guard has a long and storied history. It was originally organized as a militia in Boston, Massachusetts, on December 13, 1636. Pennsylvania's National Guard was established over a century later when Ben Franklin formed the Associators in Philadelphia in 1747. Notably, in 1863, the National Guard created one of the first exclusively Black units in U.S. military history: the 54th Massachusetts Colored Infantry Regiment. In 1900, Army Sgt. William Harvey Carney of the 54th became the first Black person to receive the Medal of Honor for his bravery during the charge on Fort Wagner in Charleston, South Carolina.
The National Guard eventually expanded to every state in the nation. Today, it consists of “citizen soldiers”—both soldiers and airmen—and ranks second only to the U.S. Army in number of service members. The Guard has a dual duty to both state and nation, focusing on protecting life and property, maintaining peace and order, and defending our interests at home and abroad. | Please continue to stay safe, healthy and well-informed.
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Rep. Joe Webster
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Collegeville, PA 19426 (484) 200-8263 | |
