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

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*Bloomfield-Garfield
First Friday*

*Friday, August 5th, 5-10 PM, Bloomfield-Garfield
Corporation *

We will be joining in the fun at the
Bloomfield-Garfield Neighborhood First Friday celebration on Friday,
August 5th from 5-10 PM at the Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation [link
1], 113 N. Pacific Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. Meet Senator Williams
and our staff, ask any questions about state resources, and pick up
some information about upcoming events and programs at our table while
you enjoy the excellent food, music, and vendors!

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*Etna
Community Day*

*Saturday, August 6th, 12-4 PM, Etna Community
Pool*

We will be celebrating with The Etna Neighborhood Association
[link 2] at the Borough of Etna's [link 3] Community Day on Saturday,
August 2nd, 2022, 12-4PM. Come out with the family to enjoy the free
swimming, games, DJ, basket raffle, 50/50, Bingo, and stop by our
table to talk with Senator Williams. Our staff will be there with
information about state programs and resources. See you
there!

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*Sharpsburg
Community Opioid Overdose Response Training *

*Saturday, August
6th, 2 PM, Roots of Faith*

Join Senator Williams and Representative
Sara Innamorato [link 4] at Onala Recovery Center's [link 5] Overdose
Response Training at Roots of Faith [link 6], 800 Main St. in
Sharpsburg [link 7] on August 6th at 2 pm! The event is free and open
to anyone over 18. This training involves education, discussion, and
hands-on training. Participants will go home with free Narcan, a
training certificate, and all the necessary skills to save the life of
someone experiencing an overdose. The training will also include
rescue breathing instruction. Walk-ins are welcome or participants can
pre-register at www.onala.org [link 8].



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*Small
Business Resource Fair*

*Wednesday, August 10th at The Union
Project, 10 AM - 1 PM*

Attention small business owners! We are
hosting a Small Business Fair on Wednesday, August 10th from 10am-1pm
at the Union Project [link 9] at 801 N. Negley Ave. This event is for
both new and established small business owners who are looking for
more opportunities to help them grow and succeed!

Featuring:

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Department of Community and Economic Development

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University of
Pittsburgh SBDC

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Bridgeway Capital, Inc.

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URA of
Pittsburgh/Invest PGH

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Innovation Works, Inc.

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Honeycomb
Credit

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Keva Loans

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The Institute for Entrepreneurial
Excellence

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And more!

Register online at
SmallBusinessFair2022 - Senator Lindsey Williams [link 10]. Register
over the phone at 412-364-0469 or 724-224-2131.

For information on
attending as a vendor, please email
[email protected] [link 11].

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*Aspinwall's
Big Night Out*

*Thursday, August 11 at Aspinwall Baseball Fields, 6
- 9 PM*

Aspinwall's [link 12] largest community event is returning
after a two-year hiatus! Aspinwall's Big Night Out [link 13] is
Thursday, August 11th from 6 - 9 pm on the Aspinwall Baseball Fields.
The event is family friendly and includes entertainment, education,
and samples of the best that Aspinwall and its surrounding
neighborhoods have to offer. Stop by our table to share your thoughts
and concerns with Senator Williams and her staff or play a little
plinko with the kids!



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*Free
Shredding Event*

*Lauri Ann West Community Center, O'Hara Townshipm
Saturday, August 13, 10 AM - 1 PM*

Protect your identity by
shredding your sensitive paper documents at the free shredding event
we are hosting! The event will be held at the Lauri Ann West Community
Center [link 14], 1220 Powers Run Rd in O'Hara Township [link 15] on
Saturday, August 13 from 10 am - 1 pm (or until the truck is full).
Shredding will be performed on site and is limited to 2 boxes per car.
This is paper only shredding - please remove all metal fasteners other
than staples. No books or binders, please!

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*Legislative
Update**

*Extending Access to Free School Meals*

This week, my
Democratic colleagues on the Senate Education Committee and I sent a
letter to Governor Wolf asking that he take any administrative steps
available to temporarily extend access to free school breakfasts and
lunches for all students for the upcoming 2022-23 school year. This
follows recent federal Congressional action that extended current
school meal waivers through the summer but reinstated the pre-pandemic
requirements for the 2022-2023 school year, leaving many of
Pennsylvania's students at risk of going hungry.

Beginning this
month, students will return to school, and many of them will once
again be required to pay for school breakfast and lunch. This will be
especially difficult for families who fall just outside the USDA's
income-eligibility guidelines of a family income of 185% of the
poverty level.

We've taken modest steps in the most recent budget
to eliminate lunch debt shaming and help families enroll in free and
reduced meal programs. But as our families are facing higher costs at
the grocery store, now is not the time to take away reliable,
nutritious meals from our students. Hunger is a major barrier to
education--we're asking the Governor to help break down that barrier
for all students.

We worked closely with the School Nutrition
Association of Pennsylvania [link 16] in making this request.
"Currently, 1 in 7 children in Pennsylvania are experiencing food
insecurity," said Melissa Froehlich, SNS, SNAPA Public Communication
Chair. "Studies have shown that school meals reduce childhood hunger,
decrease childhood obesity, enhance development, support learning and
contribute to positive mental health outcomes. Free meals for all
students in Pennsylvania would strengthen child nutrition programs,
address equity and stigmas around school meals and eliminate issues
surrounding unpaid meal debt so more children would have access to
nutritious meals."

You can read the full letter below:

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*Good
News**

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Food
Bank's Farm at Chatham University*

Last week, I had the best time
exploring the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank [link 18] Farm at
Chatham University [link 19]'s Eden Hall Campus. This garden is in its
early years, but thanks to the help of interns and devoted volunteers,
it produces hundreds of pounds of produce for distribution. Fresh
fruits and vegetables are in high demand at the Food Bank and this
farm provides a valuable local source. Thank you to all the volunteers
that keep the farm producing for the region's needy
families!

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*McCandless
National Night Out*

We had a wonderful time at McCandless' [link
20] 2nd annual National Night Out on Tuesday. Everyone enjoyed getting
to meet K-9 Officer Joy and exploring the fire trucks, ambulances, and
police vehicles. We even got to see a MedEvac helicopter land in the
field! Thanks for coming out to support our first responders and for
stopping by our tent to talk!

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*Unemployment
Compensation Update**

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*Unemployment Services Now Available at CareerLink
Offices *

In-person assistance is now available by appointment at
PA CareerLink Centers! These services are designed to assist
individuals who:

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Don't have proper technology, equipment, or
technical skills;

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Don't have access to home Internet or
broadband;

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Have limited-English proficiency.

Call a
CareerLink office near you (see graphic above) to schedule your
appointment or call our office with any unemployment questions you
might have at 412-364-0469 (Ross) or 724-224-2131 (Natrona
Heights).

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*Free Mission of Mercy Dental Clinic Friday and
Saturday!*

*David L. Lawrence Convention Center, August 5-6, 6
AM*

The annual Mission of Mercy Pittsburgh [link 23] free dental
clinic will take place this Friday and Saturday, August 5-6, 2022, at
the David L. Lawrence Convention Center [link 24], 1000 Fort Duquesne
Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Doors open at 6 AM! In addition to dental
services, attendees will have access to hearing care and an eye exam.
There are *no eligibility requirements* and services are rendered on a
first-come, first-served basis until capacity is met. Go to
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clinic.

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*Pittsburgh Regional Transit is Hiring!*

Are you
interested in becoming part of a great team that provides a needed
service to the Community? Do you have the drive for new challenges and
enjoy working with the public?

Pittsburgh Regional Transit is
hiring operators! Operators start at $21.94/hour after training, with
flexible schedules; generous vacation, holidays and sick days;
medical, dental and vision coverage and the ability to further your
career.

If you are at least 21years old with a high school diploma
or GED and a valid state driver's license, then a career as a Port
Authority operator might be in your future. No CDL is required to
apply.

To learn more, visit www.portauthority.org/hiringoperators
[link 27].

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*Lightning
Strike Safety - Stay Indoors!*

Summer brings lots of outdoor
activity and big thunderstorms. Pennsylvania sees over 240,000
cloud-to-ground lightning strikes per year and we average five
lightning strikes for each square mile in any given year. Lightning is
dangerous and unpredictable, with bolts able to stretch over ten miles
from the storm. It's no wonder every Pennsylvanian is at risk for
lightning strikes. When you head out to enjoy camping, fishing,
boating, or gardening this summer, keep the following in
mind:

*Staying Safe from Lightning:*

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Being outside is your
greatest risk factor. Seek shelter in an enclosed, permanent building
or a metal-topped vehicle.

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At the first rumble of thunder,
head to shelter and stay inside for 30 minutes after the last rumble.
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Bring pets inside.

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Corded electronics and plumbing can
carry lightning current. Avoid water and corded electronic activities
during the storm.

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BEFORE a storm, purchase power strips with
lightning arresters and surge protection. For the utmost safety,
simply unplug appliances.

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Consider installing lightning rods
on your property.

*Tips if Stuck Outside:*

Find a sturdy
shelter, but if you have no other options, do the following:

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Avoid elevations such as hills, ridges, peaks, and wide-open areas.
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Do *not *lie flat on the ground.

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Stay away from tall
objects, including isolated trees, power poles, or radio towers.

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Avoid water, including pools, rivers, lakes, and ponds.

For more
information go to Ready PA's Article (pa.gov) [link 28]. To sign up
for Ready PA weather and traffic alerts or to receive their emails go
to Ready PA Home [link 29].

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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 30] (Ross Office), 724-224-2131 [link
31] (Harrison Office) or by email at
[email protected] [link 32]. My staff will return
your call/email within 24 hours (Monday-Friday).

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Senator
Lindsey Williams

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Contact
Information:

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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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