Delegate Shaneka Henson - Newsletter
If you believe you or a loved one has the Coronavirus (COVID-19), call 211 #2

Anne Arundel County: General Info and Resources in the County
Email covid19info@aacounty.org or call
(410) 222-7256 for any additional questions

City of Annapolis: Annapolis Call Center is activated 24/7 to answer non-emergency inquiries from the public call (410) 260-2211

Food Resources in District 30A - Click HERE.

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NEW-- Childcare Relief Grant Applications
The Maryland State Department of Education will provide $60 Million in funds to child care providers through the 2021 Child Care Relief Fund Grant. Applications open today! Click here for more information
NEW-- Hotel Relief Grant Program
NEW-- Small Business Relief Grants
NEW-- NRP Job Opportunities
Benefits of being an NRP officer:
• A profession that makes you proud 
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holiday 
• Work in the great outdoors
• Serve your community by protecting Maryland’s land, waterways and wildlife 

What are you waiting for? Apply now!

NEW-- Lighthouse Shelter Job Readiness Program
Are you looking for a new #job or want to advance in your #career? Annapolis Lighthouse is here to help with their B.E.S.T Job Readiness program! Be prepared for your next #employment opportunity with this THREE week #training! Register today at ow.ly/e5Lj50DF0os.
Register at Multiple Sites for COVID-19 Vaccine
Acting Secretary Schrader advised Marylanders to pre-register for vaccine at multiple sites. Some Maryland vaccine sites have moved into phase 1C. Anne Arundel County remains in Phase 1B for adults age 75+ and childcare workers, education staff, and congregate care facilities (i.e. group homes, nursing homes, homeless shelters).

Pre-registration links for vaccination sites throughout Maryland:










  • Six Flags America accepting adults age 65 and older. At this time all appointments for Six Flags America have been reserved through February 15, 2021. Additional appointments will be released in the near future pre-register.


Stay up to date, get COVID-19 and vaccine updates straight to your phone, HERE or text “MD READY” to 898-211. If you have vaccine related questions or need help, contact my office at shaneka.henson@house.state.md.us or 443-675-7353. Find this week's COVID-19 vaccine update HERE.


For demand-response curb to curb service call 410-222-0023 or 410-222-0047. For taxi vouchers call 410-222-4222. TTY users please call via Maryland Relay 7-1-1. 

Pitch Your Ideas to IBM, Carefirst and more
Individuals, university students, entrepreneurs, and companies with less than 100 employees are eligible to participate in the Maryland Business Innovation Challenge – (MDBIC). 
Submissions that meet the requirements will be forwarded to the corporate challengers IBM, Carefirst and SC&H for review. The corporations will decide which companies/individuals they will engage with in a pitch meeting (virtually or in person). Learn more and apply by March 5th HERE.
GEet Paid for Your Home Energy Upgrades
Schedule a Home Performance Energy Star audit, and receive 10% higher rebates for qualifying work through February 28, 2021. Find more information HERE.
Help Kids Access Clean Drinking Water & Basic Needs
I often speak about the source of my compassion and commitment to community service being my family's charitable work. Every February "Team Henson" travels to Kenya, East Africa to help children and families who struggle for their basic needs.

Learn more about "2 Kenya with Love" and how you can support the mission HERE. (Updated Link) 
Now Accepting Applications for my Delegate Scholarship
Applications are open through April 23, 2021 for my Delegate College & Trade School Scholarship. Apply HERE.
Delegate Henson's Virtual Office Walk-In Hours
Our office is open and virtually staffed during session. Log-on for virtual walk-in office hours. The virtual waiting room opens at 10:00am. Constituents will be admitted on a first come, first serve basis every Monday from 10:00am-11:00am beginning January 18th.

Find more information and register HERE
COVID Antibody Treatment
If you test positive for COVID-19, talk with your doctor as soon as possible. Monoclonal antibody treatment could help to reduce both the symptoms of COVID-19 and the need for hospitalization. Find more information HERE.
COVID-19 Restrictions Relaxed for Anne Arundel County
Read the executive order and stay up to date HERE
Pandemic Assistance
Childcare Assistance HERE

Court-Ordered Eviction HERE or call1-800-332-6347
Federal orders preventing some evictions and foreclosures have been extended to March 31, 2020

Emergency Shelter call (410) 417-7260 Monday-Friday
24 hours a day, 7 days a week call County Warm Line at 410-768-5522

Energy Assistance (BGE) utility shut offs resumed Nov. 16th call the Community Action Agency's 24/7 hotline at 833-888-0401

Federal Student Loans (UPDATED: Student loan payments have been suspended through September 30, 2021 for federally held student loans.) HERE

Foreclosure Prevention free confidential counseling call 410-222-7600

Rental Assistance call 410-222-7600 or HERE

Taxi Voucher Program serving older adults and individuals with disabilities AACO residents call 410-222-4CAB (4222) or click HERE; Annapolis residents call 410-263-7964 or click HERE

Temporary Cash Assistance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Stamps HERE or call1-800-332-6347

Water Bill Relief Program utility shut offs have resumed. The City's Water Bill Relief Program has been extended to February 28th click HERE  or call 410-384-8200
UPDATED--Upcoming Food Distributions

Below are some food giveaways scheduled for this week:

  • NEW-- Saturday, February 27th, Rosalie Mitchell Community Center Harbor House/Eastport Terrace, 12:30pm-2:30pm (for HACA residents only)

  • St. Luke’s Food, Baby & Senior Pantry at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 1101 Bay Ridge Ave., every Tuesday 11:00am-12:00pm, (food, infant formula, diapers and wipes, adult formula supplement and adult incontinence protection items), bring ID

  • Light of the World Family Ministries at Pip Moyer Rec Ctr., 273 Hilltop Lane Annapolis, MD, every Tuesday 12:00pm-2:00pm

  • Tyler Heights Elementary School, 11 Janwall Street Annapolis, MD, every 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month 10:00am-12:00pm

  • Mills Parole Elementary School, 1 George & Marion Phelps Lane Annapolis, MD, every 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month 10:00am-12:00pm

  • Asbury United Methodist Church, 87 West St Annapolis MD, has a food giveaway every Wednesday & Friday 9am-11pm

  • Heritage Baptist Church, 1740 Forest Drive Annapolis MD, has food giveaway every Tuesday 9:30am-11am (must provide ID and proof of residency)

  • First Baptist Church of Annapolis, 31 W. Washington Street, gives away pantry bags and restaurant prepared meals every Saturday, 11 am - 1 pm

Delivery and transportation options are available for those unable to pick-up in person. Call Office of Emergency Management at 410-260-2211 to Schedule a Fresh Food Delivery Option.

Information on regularly scheduled pantries can be found at the top of my newsletter by clicking on the link next to "Food Resources in District 30A" or as an image at the bottom of the newsletter. Please send an email to Shaneka.Henson@house.state.md.us if you know of a food resource that should be included in this newsletter.
Upcoming Free COVID-19 Testing

Rapid testing is offered at the Bay Meadows Parking Lot, 6701 Bay Meadow Drive, Glen Burnie, MD 21060, on Tuesday and Friday from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Lab Testing is offered on Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00am-11:00am. An appointment is required.

COVID-19 testing is offered every Wednesday and Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm at the Deale Elks Lodge (6022 Drum Point Road Deale, MD 20751).

What to expect and important reminders:
  • Even if you have been tested before, you can get tested again 
  • Test results are available through the online portal (you will still be called)
  • Testing is free and safe for all ages
  • Limited testing kits available; first come, first serve 
  • Anyone can be tested, even if you do not have any symptoms
  • There is no doctor’s referral or insurance required at our sites
  • NOT deep nasal or throat swabs

Anne Arundel County residents can get tested at no cost. No symptoms or doctor’s note required. If you develop symptoms, it is recommended to get tested within 48 hours. Appointments are preferred. For an appointment, call the COVID-19 Health Line at 410-222-7256

The Health Department is regularly holding testing sites at 1 Harry S Truman Parkway on Monday - Friday from 9:00am - Noon, Walk-ins Tuesdays from 6:00pm - 8:00pm and Saturdays from 10:00am - 11:30am.

For a full schedule of testing in Anne Arundel County next week, click HERE.
COVID-19: Wear a Mask or Face Covering
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the CDC recommends that people wear cloth face coverings in public settings when around people outside of their household, especially when other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. Recent studies show that a significant portion of individuals with COVID-19 lack symptoms (are “asymptomatic”) and that even those who eventually develop symptoms (are “pre-symptomatic”) can transmit the virus to others before showing symptoms.

Wearing a cloth face covering will help protect people around you, including those at higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19 and workers who frequently come into close contact with other people (e.g., in stores and restaurants).
BEACON

The Department of Labor has guaranteed that they will get to all applicants; however, due to the overwhelming number of applicants, they cannot provide a time estimate. To troubleshoot, go to https://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/unemployment.shtml.

If you are unable to determine your issue through the FAQs featured on the website, please send my office an email explaining the issues you're facing as well as the following information so that we may present that to our Legislative Liaison:
  • Full legal name
  • Address
  • Phone number
  • Last four digits of your social security number
  • Claim/Claimant ID (if applicable)

Please note that Senator Elfreth, Delegate Jones and I submit the same claims.
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