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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania schools and eligible entities can now apply for grant funding to enhance physical security and strengthen behavioral health supports. The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s …
Pennsylvania Opens Grant Applications for School Safety and Behavioral Health Upgrades Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — In a significant boost for The Arc of Chester County, state Senator Carolyn Comitta has secured a $50,000 state grant to enhance security at the organization’s …
State Senator Carolyn Comitta Secures Grant for Security Upgrades at The Arc of Chester County Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Labor announced the award of more than $56 million in grants aimed at reducing recidivism and assisting individuals re-entering their communities after incarceration. …
U.S. Department of Labor Awards $56 Million to Aid Reentry for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials announced a new initiative aimed at keeping children well-nourished during the summer months when school is out. The Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. …
Pennsylvania Launches SUN Bucks Program to Combat Summer Hunger Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry has unveiled a comprehensive report examining the effects of gun violence on teenagers. This report follows a series of roundtable discussions with students …
Pennsylvania Attorney General Releases ‘teenTALK’ Report on Gun Violence Impact Read More
POCONO MANOR, PA – The 32nd Annual Pennsylvania Permanency Conference, hosted by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) in Monroe County, brought together child welfare professionals, foster families, kinship …
Pennsylvania Permanency Conference Honors Child Welfare Achievements Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) hosted an exhibit titled “REMEMBER REBUILD RENEW: LIGHTING THE PATH FORWARD” in the Russell Senate Office …
Senators Host Exhibit Honoring Victims of Pittsburgh Synagogue Attack and Combating Antisemitism Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County residents may be breathing a sigh of relief as newly released data indicates a significant decline in the local homeless population. The latest annual …
Homeward Bound: Decrease in Homelessness Witnessed in Chester County, Initiatives in Motion to Counter Housing Crisis Read More
ORLANDO, FL — As the dusk of June 6th descends, from the torrential Niagara Falls to the Long Beach City Hall in sunny California, over 60 iconic landmarks and buildings …
American Landmarks Light Up in Purple for Naloxone Awareness Day: The Fight Against the Opioid Crisis Continues Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh and Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato visited Pittsburgh’s non-profit ACTION-Housing on Friday to discuss significant new investments in Governor …
Pennsylvania’s Budget Proposal Targets Housing Insecurity with New Investments Read More