by Christin Brown | April 12, 2018 | News Releases
The senator partnered with PA Treasurer Joe Torsella to help folks with tax returns, unclaimed property searches and financial benefits programs.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – April 12, 2018 – State Sen. Christine Tartaglione joined PA Treasurer Joe Torsella and the Campaign for Working Families Inc. on Tuesday to provide a myriad of personal financial services to dozens of constituents at her Financial Freedom for Working Families event.
“In today’s economic environment with rising costs and stagnant wages, working people should try to take advantage of every opportunity to get ahead,” Senator Tartaglione said. “Through this program, Treasurer Torsella and I were able to connect residents of the 2nd Senate District and the Philadelphia area with the free financial resources available to them.”
About a dozen visitors were already on hand when the four-hour event kicked off at 10 a.m. And response to the program grew as the hours progressed. Volunteer CWF tax professionals prepared 2017 income tax returns for many visitors, while other patrons took advantage of the state treasurer’s unclaimed property search services. One constituent found the hidden proceeds from an old blue-chip stock transaction, while another found savings in a long-forgotten bank account. Others claimed old, uncashed paychecks and unused retail credits or gift cards.
Those wishing to search for unclaimed property on their own can do so anytime by visiting the website PATreasury.gov and following the “Unclaimed Property” link on the “Programs” menu. Make sure to use the official PA Treasury site. The home page URL address must contain the “.gov” domain.
In addition to those services, Senator Tartaglione’s staff helped many constituents prepare their rent and property tax rebate forms and their home-heating assistance (LIHEAP) applications. The extended deadline for LIHEAP applications is April 13. All LIHEAP applications must be filed by then. The rent and property tax rebate application process is ongoing.
Contact Senator Tartaglione’s district offices at 215-533-0440 (1061 Bridge St.) or 215-291-4653 (400 W. Allegheny Ave.) for information about state-related financial programs.
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Si desea más información sobre este tema, póngase en contacto con William Kenny en el 215-533-0440 o por correo electrónico en William.Kenny@pasenate.com.
by Christin Brown | October 30, 2017 | News Releases
Families will celebrate Halloween while learning how to prepare for the winter months
PHILADELPHIA, PA, October 30, 2017 – State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione and state Rep. Jason Dawkins invite families to celebrate Halloween at the Harvest Resource Festival and Children’s Fright Night on Oct. 31, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Wissinoming Park in Philadelphia.
Children are encouraged to attend in costume while enjoying lively games and candy giveaways. Meanwhile, parents will be offered valuable information about seasonal programs to help them prepare for the cold-weather months, including Pennsylvania’s LIHEAP energy assistance program, home weatherization and other state-related services.
WHO: State Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione and state Rep. Jason Dawkins
WHAT: Harvest Resource Festival and Children’s Fright Night
WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 31, 5 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: Wissinoming Park, 5801 Frankford Ave. (Entrance on Cheltenham Avenue)
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Si desea más información sobre este tema, póngase en contacto con Bill Kenny en el 215-533-0440 o por correo electrónico en william.kenny@pasenate.com.
by Christin Brown | November 6, 2014 | News Releases
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 6, 2014 – To help keep heaters working and the lights on through winter, state Sen. Christine M. Tartaglione today said the time is now for low-income residents in her district to apply for the popular Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program; better known as LIHEAP.
The application window for federally funded LIHEAP grants will stay open through the beginning of April.
“LIHEAP will help people pay for emergency repairs they didn’t budget for,” Tartaglione said. “Whether it’s a frozen pipe or the threatened termination of electrical service, LIHEAP’s crisis grants can help people who need help to get through the winter.”
The energy assistance program delivered grants totaling $14.3 million last winter.
If needed, LIHEAP can provide a cash grant of up to $1,000 per customer. The grants are directly paid to a utility or other vendor, like PECO. Grants can cover payments to get service restored. The maximum grant funding for emergencies is $500.
Annual household income limits apply. A one-person household must not earn more than $17,505 while an eight-person household can earn a maximum annual stipend of $60,135. Add $6,090 for each additional person.
“My office can help residents apply for the LIHEAP program if they have questions or concerns,” the senator said.
Either of Tartaglione’s district offices can provide applications. Questions may be asked by calling her Bridge Street office, 215-533-0440, or her Susquehanna Avenue office, 215-291-4653.
The LIHEAP application is also available online.
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by Christin Brown | December 12, 2012 | News Releases
HARRISBURG, 12 de diciembre de 2012 - Los habitantes de Filadelfia a los que se les ha dado de baja el servicio eléctrico deberían comprobar si cumplen los requisitos para acogerse a un programa estatal que ofrece subvenciones para servicios públicos en situaciones de crisis, según ha declarado hoy la senadora estatal Christine M. Tartaglione.
Como parte del Programa de Asistencia Energética para Hogares de Bajos Ingresos (LIHEAP) de Pensilvania, el Departamento de Bienestar Público ha implementado el Programa de Excepción de Crisis LIHEAP. Este programa proporcionará subvenciones para los clientes que han sido dados de baja y no se han restablecido.
"Para miles de familias, los efectos de la recesión persisten y quedarse sin servicio eléctrico en invierno puede ser una amenaza para la vida", dijo Tartaglione. "Los residentes a los que se les ha dado de baja el servicio deberían considerar la posibilidad de solicitar las subvenciones de crisis para ayudarles a superar los tiempos difíciles".
De acuerdo con el Departamento de Bienestar, PECO aceptará condicionalmente las subvenciones de excepción por crisis para los clientes que hayan sido dados de baja y tengan atrasos inferiores a 4.000 dólares. La aceptación de subvenciones para clientes con saldos superiores a 4.000 dólares se estudiará caso por caso.
Para solicitar el Subsidio de Excepción por Crisis de LIHEAP, el cliente debe presentarse en persona en la Oficina de Asistencia de Filadelfia, 1348 W. Sedgley Avenue. El cliente deberá presentar una carta de denegación de servicio de PECO o un aviso que indique que el servicio ha sido cancelado (con menos de 30 días de antigüedad).
Si, el servicio del cliente se dio de baja hace menos de 30 días, y que están solicitando un aviso para solicitar la subvención; la Oficina de Asistencia del Condado aceptará el Aviso Post Terminación dejado en la propiedad como prueba de la terminación. Se pedirá a los clientes que proporcionen lo siguiente:
- Justificante de ingresos de los últimos 30 días de todos los miembros de la unidad familiar
- Una factura de su fuente de calefacción principal
- Datos de identificación/seguridad social de todos los miembros de la unidad familiar
Si, el servicio del cliente fue terminado hace más de 30 días, PECO le proporcionará al cliente una Carta de Denegación de Servicio o le dirá que traiga su aviso posterior a la terminación a la Oficina de Asistencia.
Para más información sobre el Programa de Subvenciones de Excepción en Caso de Crisis, llame al 215-560-1583
