Community Meeting with State Representative Discusses Vital Services
Accessibility Challenges Highlighted in Accessing Assistance Programs
According to Fox 56, State Representative Eddie Day Pashinski met with Wilkes-Barre residents at the Housing Authority to discuss helpful services. They discussed programs like prescriptions, unclaimed property, and property tax rebates. Judy Kosloski, the Housing Authority Director said many Wilkes-Barre residents struggle to reach offices to apply for these programs so having information sessions like this is beneficial.
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Expanded Program Criteria Opens Doors to Assistance for Wilkes-Barre Residents
The meeting explained changes in program criteria over the past year which now allows more Wilkes-Barre residents to qualify for assistance. For example, the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program has increased the maximum rebate amount and raised the income limits. Representative Pashinski encouraged everyone to learn about these programs to see if they qualify for any help. This meeting shows how important it is for community leaders to share information about available services. By making this information accessible, especially to those Wilkes-Barre residents who have trouble getting around more people can benefit from these programs. With these changes, more Wilkes-Barre residents can get the support they need to improve their lives.