Delegate Shaneka Henson - Newsletter |
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If you believe you or a loved one has the Coronavirus (COVID-19), call 211 #2
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-- Vaccine Eligibility for Everyone 16 and Older by April 27th |
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Maryland will enter Phase 2A of COVID-19 vaccine distribution next week on March 23rd. On March 30th Phase 2B will start for Marylanders age 16 and older with under lying medical conditions that increase the risk for severe COVID-19 illness. On April 13, Phase 2C will open for Marylanders age 55 and older as well as for the remainder of essential workers. Phase 3 will open vaccines to the general public not later than April 27.
The State of Maryland has launched a new platform for eligible Marylanders to pre-register to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at one of the state’s mass vaccination sites. Pre-register online or by phone through the state’s COVID-19 vaccination support center at 1-855-MD-GOVAX (1-855-634-6829) covidvax.maryland.gov
Anne Arundel County Health Department is currently scheduling appointments for seniors in the 65 to 74 age category.
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Pre-registration links for vaccination sites throughout Maryland:
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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.
Once you have been vaccinated unsubscribe from the pre-register list HERE.
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.
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NEW-- Tax Filing Deadline Extended |
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Maryland state income tax filing deadline has been extended by three months until July 15, 2021, and all new tax forms will be added or updated by April 15th.
Federal income tax filing and payment deadlines have been extended from April 15 to May 17.
Call MD 2-1-1 to find out if you qualify for free tax return preparation.
Find more information HERE.
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NEW-- Women's History Event TONIGHT!!
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Join me for a LIVE discussion this evening 7:00pm with Midshipmen 1st Class Sydney Barber tonight as we continue to celebrate and honor Women's History Month.
Find us on Facebook LIVE HERE.
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NEW--- More than $80 Million in Small Business Grant Now Accepting Applications
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During the interim we heard from our small business owners that more help was needed to survive the economic crisis the accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic. The RELIEF Act recently passed by the General Assembly to get grant assistance to our small businesses is now accepting applications through Maryland Department of Commerce.
We heard from and visited many small businesses during this past year. These programs have been designed to help the businesses who need it the most. Call 443-675-7353 or e-mail shaneka.henson@house.state.md.us my office if you need help accessing any programs.
Apply today or find more information HERE.
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NEW-- Job Fair/Hiring Event Coming Up
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Anne Arundel Workforce Development is hosting a Multi-Business Hiring Event on March 30th 11:00am - 3:00pm. Employers from all over Anne Arundel County are looking to fill a variety of positions from entry level to management.
Register and find more information HERE
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Now Accepting Applications for my Delegate Scholarship |
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Applications are open through April 23, 2021 for my Delegate College & Trade School Scholarship. Apply HERE. |
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Delegate Henson's Virtual Office Walk-In Hours |
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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
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NEW-- COVID-19 Restrictions Relaxed Throughout Maryland |
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Read the executive order and stay up to date HERE
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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
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NEW--Upcoming Food Distributions
Below are some food giveaways scheduled for this week:
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City of Annapolis, Office of Emergency Management, Every Friday 12:00pm-2:00pm, Pip Moyer Recreation center, Every Fridays-12-2pm, To be placed on the list, call/e-mail Office of Emergency Management: (410) 216 - 9167; kltisch@annapolis.gov
- Pip Moyer Parks and Recreation Center, 273 Hilltop Lane, Annapolis MD 21403, Every Tuesday 12:00pm-2:00pm, Drive Ups and Walk Ups Food Giveaway
- 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
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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.
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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.
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COVID-19: Wear a Mask or Face Covering |
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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).
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BEACON Maryland Unemployment Benefits
Maryland’s unemployment insurance claimants will begin receiving their benefit payments through direct deposit beginning in April 2021.
Claimants will receive instructions outlining how they should withdraw the remaining funds from their Bank of America debit card and enroll in the direct deposit program by providing their banking information in their BEACON 2.0 portal. Claimants without a bank account will receive their benefit payment via paper check.
Find more information on direct deposit HERE.
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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