State Senator Lindsey M. Williams, Your District 38 Update

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*Constituent
Wins - Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Assistance*

The popular
Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR) keeps my constituent services
staff very busy! We have helped over 400 constituents submit their
applications to the Department of Revenue so far this year. This
includes hosting several events at senior high rises across District
38 to help people get their rebates processed without needing to leave
home.

The new deadline for filing your 2024 PTRR is December 31,
2025.

Rebates will start being issued on July 1, so if you haven't
filed your application yet, we're happy to help!

The PTRR program is
funded by the PA Lottery and was created to help our most vulnerable
neighbors. It expanded last year with higher rebate amounts and
increased income limits that are now tied to inflation, so increases
in Social Security won't count against our seniors.

To qualify for a
PTRR, you must be:

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65 or older OR

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Permanently disabled and
over 18 OR

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Be a widow/widower and 50 and older

This year, your
household income must be less than $46,520 (only half of Social
Security income counts towards determining household incoming). For
the application you will need ID (first-time filers only), all of your
2024 income documents, and your county, local, and school property tax
receipts (homeowners) or a completed rent certificate from your
landlord. Rebates are a maximum of $1000 back on 2024 rent or
taxes.

Please make an appointment with my office to have your rebate
application completed, answer your questions, or to help you get the
documents you need. Everything will be submitted online for you.

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Call: 412-364-0469 (Ross) or 724-224-2131 (Harrison)

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Email:
[email protected] [link 3]

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District Office
locations:

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Ross: 5000 McKnight Rd. Ste. 405, Pittsburgh PA
15237

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Natrona Heights: 1826 Union Ave, Natrona Heights, PA
15065

At your appointment, my staff can check on your eligibility for
programs like SNAP, Allegheny County Senior Citizen Tax Relief and
Homestead and Farmstead Exclusion Programs, Senior Farmers Market
Nutrition Program, PACE/PACENET prescription discounts, and more!

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complete information on the PTRR program go to:
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*Upcoming
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*FREE Paper Shredding Event*

*Saturday, July 12th,
9am-11pm*

*Shaler Area High School Front Parking Lot, 381 Wible Run
Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15209*

Need to safely dispose of documents this
summer? Join Rep. Lindsey Powell and me at our FREE paper shredding
event on July 12th!
You can get rid of clutter and protect your
personal information at the same time!

Each car will be limited to
two file-size boxes. Drivers are asked to remain in their cars and
open their trunk. Our office staff will unload documents from cars and
the materials will be immediately shredded on-site. Bags and boxes
will be returned to the car after they are emptied. All you have to do
is drive through and we will handle the rest!

To avoid traffic
issues, we request that participants NOT arrive before the start of
the event. The shredding truck will arrive at 9:00 am and cannot get
to the lot if it has to navigate a line of traffic.

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*FREE Paper Shredding Event*

*Saturday, July 26th, Ross
Township DPW, 225 Cemetery Lane, Pittsburgh, PA 15237*

Can't make the
July 12th Shredding Event? Don't worry. We'll be at the Ross Township
DPW for another free shredding event on Saturday, July 26th with Rep.
Emily Kinkead! Look for more information coming soon.

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*Good
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*Support
Unionizing Nurses at Magee*

I was proud to stand with Nurses and
Advanced Practitioners at Magee-Women's Hospital as they announced
their plans to formalize their union through SEIU Healthcare
Pennsylvania!

These workers care for some of our region's most
vulnerable patients -- from newborns in the NICU to people undergoing
cancer treatment -- and they're standing up to demand the respect,
staffing, and resources they need to provide their patients with the
best care possible.

Since Magee nurses filed for an election at the
beginning of June, UPMC has responded by not only trying to remove
hundreds of nurses from the union and preventing them from having an
election -- a voice -- at all.

Executives are wasting healthcare
resources on a high-priced corporate law firm to create legal
roadblocks - resources that they should be putting toward staffing and
retention of nurses.

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*New
Addition to Contemporary Craft in Upper Lawrenceville*

On May 15th, I
was honored to be a part of the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new
Timmons Studios at Contemporary Craft! I am thrilled about this
exciting new chapter of artistry in Pittsburgh, and I can't wait to
see what they do with this beautiful new space!

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*Fire
Operations 101!*

Thank you again to the Pittsburgh FireFighters for
holding FireOps 101 this year. This experience is an eye-opening look
into the hard work and danger that our first responders face every
day. This was my second time going through the program, and I've
learned so much about what our firefighters need to stay safe,
healthy, and meet the demands of their work, and how the legislature
can better support these community heroes.

You can read more about
Fire Ops and its impact on local elected officials here: Lawmakers
suit up to learn about firefighting during Fire Ops 101 training in
North Park [link 7].

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*Opposing
Federal Cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP, and WIC*

In Harrisburg, I
stood with my colleagues against the Federal cuts to Medicaid,
Medicare, SNAP, and WIC. Cutting these programs will hurt seniors,
children, people with disabilities, and those who need medical
assistance to stay in their homes.

These cuts aren't just numbers on
a spreadsheet. They represent real lives and real families. Medicare
and Medicaid keep rural hospitals in business and provide the care
that we all need. SNAP and WIC support our local farmers and ensure we
all have the food we need. We will not stand by while all
Pennsylvanians face such devastating losses. We will fight to protect
our neighbors.

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*Strawberry
Festival in Cheswick!*

My staff and I had a fantastic time at
Cheswick's annual Strawberry Festival! It was great to return to
Rachel Carson Park this year and share this beautiful space with
everyone, especially after weeks of cold and rain. Rep. Mandy Steele
and I had some great conversations with constituents, pet a lot of
dogs, and of course enjoyed a bowl of delicious strawberry
shortcake!

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*Legislative
Update**

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*Senior
Farmers Market Vouchers*

Every year, my office helps constituents
with the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, an annual program
that provides low-income seniors with vouchers to use at local farmers
markets. This program is a lifeline for our seniors, providing them
with access to fresh, nutritious Pennsylvania-grown fruits and
vegetables every summer. It also helps our local farmers, who see the
economic benefit of this program.

Unfortunately, this year, counties
across Pennsylvania are receiving significantly fewer checks than they
have in previous years because the Federal government has only sent a
portion of the funding that Congress appropriated for the program.
These are federal dollars, authorized by Congress to be spent, that
are being withheld instead of sent to the states to help our seniors
and farmers.

I joined my Senate Democratic Caucus colleagues in
sending a letter to our Pennsylvania congressional delegation, asking
them to please ensure that all of this funding is sent to the states.
At a time when national conversations are focused on improving public
health outcomes and strengthening local food systems, this move sends
the wrong message. Cutting back on programs that help our most
vulnerable populations access nutritious foods while supporting local
farmers undermines both public health goals and economic
sustainability.

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*June
24, 2025 is Senior Farmers Market Voucher Distribution Day!*

*5
Vouchers Worth $5 Each to Use at Local Farmers Markets*

Originally
set for June 10, the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
[link 8] has a new distribution date for vouchers: *Tuesday, June 24,
2025. *This program helps income-eligible older adults supplement
their diets with locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables by
providing five $5 vouchers ($25 total) for use at area farmers
markets.

To be eligible for vouchers you must be 60 or older, live
in Allegheny County and meet the income limits below. Note that income
is self-reported and should be your gross household income.

2025
household income limits:

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1 person: $28,953

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2 people:
$39,128

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3 people: $49,303

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4 people: $59,478

On distribution
day, vouchers will be distributed *in person only* on a first-come,
first-served basis from 9am - 12pm at participating Senior Community
Centers (see list above for Senate District 38 locations). Remember to
bring *proof of age and county residency. *There will be an
opportunity to join a waitlist once vouchers have been exhausted.
Eligible seniors who are unable to travel to a senior center may
*designate a proxy* - someone to pick up their vouchers. Proxy forms,
program information, and a complete list of distribution centers can
be found at:
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Vouchers can be used through November 30, 2025 on produce
grown in Pennsylvania or purchased directly from a Pennsylvania
farmer. Please note that you must spend the whole voucher at once,
change can't be given. To find a participating farmer's market or farm
stand:

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use the search tool at:
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download the locator app for your phone at:
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Vouchers are meant to be a supplemental nutrition resource,
not a means of assuring food security. If you know a senior
experiencing food insecurity, please encourage them to call the
SeniorLine at 412-350-5460 to get connected to more comprehensive
resources, like home delivered meals or a local Senior
Center.

Contact our office at 412-364-0469 (Ross),
724-224-2131(Harrison), or [email protected] [link
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proxy form.

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*Cooling
Centers Open in Senate District 38*

This weekend was the first
weekend of summer, and unfortunately we all had to prepare quickly for
extreme heat. Allegheny County Government activated Code Red status
and opened cooling centers for residents. Please check on neighbors,
friends, and family -- especially those who are older or medically
vulnerable -- and to help spread the word about available cooling
resources.

*FREE Meals for Kids This Summer*

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*Kid's Summer Meal Site Finder*

Looking for a free summer
meals program near you this summer? Type in your zip code on the USDA
SUN Meals for Kids Site at [link removed]
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to kids 18 and younger at no cost. The site finder shows directions,
hours of operation and contact information for every site in the
United States!

*Locations in Senate District 38 include:*

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Highlands Elementary

101 East Ninth Ave, Tarentum, PA 15084

M-TH,
6/16-7/31

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Highlands Middle School

1350 Broadview Blvd, Natrona
Heights, PA 15065

TH, 6/26-7/17

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Highlands Early Childhood
Center

1060 Atlantic Ave, Brackenridge, PA 15014

M-TH, 6/16-6/26

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Deborah D. Booker Community Center

100 Park Ave, Natrona Heights, PA
15065

M-F, 6/9-8/8

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Natrona Ball Field

12 River Road Natrona
Heights, PA 15065

M-F, 6/9-8/8

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North Hills Cares, Ridgewood
Church

131 Ridgewood Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15229

M-F, 6/2-8/15

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North Hills Cares, United Presbyterian Church

100 Bellevue Ave,
Pittsburgh, PA 15229

M-F, 6/2-8/15

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North Hills Cares, Etna
Borough Pool and Playground

2 Pine St, Etna, PA 15223

M-F,
6/3-8/15

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*Citiparks
Free Kids Summer Food Service Program*

*June 16 - August 15,
2025*

The City of Pittsburgh's 2025 Summer Food Service Program
started this week and will run through August 15. Lunch and/or snacks
will be served to kids 18 and younger at no cost at Pittsburgh eight
city parks and scores of partner locations throughout the
city.

Locations in Senate District 38 include:

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Garfield
Jubilee

5325 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224

M-F

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Paulson Rec
Center

1201 Paulson Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
15206

M-F

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*PHEAA June Webinar: Covering the Financial Gap for Higher
Education*

Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) is
hosting an upcoming webinar on covering the costs of college after
scholarships.

*Deep Dive into Covering the Gap: *Thursday, June 26,
6:30 -7:30 PM

It's crunch time. The semester bill I received from the
school has a tight deadline. The format of the bill looks different
from the aid offer I received a while back. Are there any costs I need
to plan for that aren't showing on the bill? What happened to the
federal work-study award? Will I need to borrow? If so, how much? What
loan programs are available? Join this 1-hour webinar where these
questions and many others will be answered. Let's take a deep dive
into covering the gap!

Learn more and register here:
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*Our
9 County Parks Have a Positive Economic Impact!*

The first ever
economic impact study was recently completed on the nine Allegheny
County Parks. It confirmed what we all know- our parks keep our
environment and our economy healthy!

According to the study conducted
by 4Ward Planning, vibrant and well-maintained parks contribute to
higher property values, increase municipal finances with tourism and
recreation revenue, and create jobs. Your county parks are visited by
over 23 million people every year!

Four of the nine Allegheny County
Parks are in Senate District 38, and we hear from constituents all of
the time about how important they are. Whether it is appreciation for
the fields and courts for games, free summer outdoor concerts, a walk
or run on a paved pedestrian trail, or a challenging hike along a
segment of the Rachel Carson Trail, people know our parks are top
notch and take full advantage of their offerings. Maintaining and
providing for their funding should always be a priority for our
region.

You can read more about the study and your nine county parks
at: Allegheny County Parks create economic spillover in nearby
municipalities |
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the parks and events is at:
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*The Kingsley Association Sneaker Ball!*

*Friday, June 27,
7pm-11pm, Helltown Brewing, 1700 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh*

Don't miss the
Kingsley Association's 2nd Annual Sneaker Ball! It is more than just a
night of "high-sneaker-fashion," music, and celebration--showing your
support for Kingsley makes a powerful statement on community
investment, resilience, and opportunity.

This event brings together
individuals, businesses, and community leaders and blends elegance
with energy, stylish formalwear with fresh kicks, and symbolizes the
fusion of tradition and progress!

To buy your ticket and for complete
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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 25] (Ross Office), 724-224-2131 [link
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[email protected] [link 27]. 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
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
By appointment only


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