Delegate Shaneka Henson - Newsletter |
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In 2019, Annapolis native Shaneka Henson joined Maryland's House of Delegates succeeding the late former Speaker Michael E. Busch. Learn more about the trial attorney and former Alderwoman who's family values make her a passionate and bright leader.
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Video Credit: Being Well Informed Podcast Hosted by: Judge Claudia Barber |
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Maryland District 30A Delegate Shaneka Henson discusses recent HBCU laws impacting students attending HBCU schools in Maryland. Being Well Informed airs weekly on Sundays at 7 pm on Roku TV via Rise Her Network. The podcast also appears on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and many other platforms.
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Resources, Community News & Updates
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Maryland COVID-19 Preparedness/NEW Testing Site-- MDH has a state-run testing site at Anne Arundel Medical Center, open daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for walk-in PCR tests only. This site only offers PCR testing (no at-home test kits will be provided).
NEW-Latest on Monkeypox Outbreak Vaccination Pre-registration System
our struggle against MPX continues to show great promise. Total positive cases have reached 700, just 8 more than was reported last week. The number of total individuals vaccinated is now at 7,661, which is 308 more than last week. MDH encourages all Maryland residents to follow the recommended prevention steps HERE and to get vaccinated if exposed to MPX or are at higher risk of being exposed. See our update on the Maryland's response to the outbreak HERE. For more frequently asked questions about Monkeypox, check out this link HERE. Sign Up HERE
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Ballot Boxes Installed and Early Voting is Open
All 281 ballot drop boxes slated for use in the 2022 General Election have been installed and are currently available for use. The deadline to request a mail-in ballot by mail is Nov. 1. The deadline to request an email containing a unique link to a mail-in ballot is Nov. 4.
- Ballots must be returned by Tuesday, November 8th by mail or drop box.
- Early voting has started Oct. 27 through Thursday, Nov. 3 from 7am to 8pm.
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Election Day polling locations HERE Day polling places will be open Nov. 8 from 7am to 8pm.
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Prepare for Flu Season with Free Flu Vaccines
The Department of Health & Anne Arundel County are offering free flu vaccinations to county students & their families at eight schools across Anne Arundel County. Each clinic will run from 4:30-6:30 p.m. & will only offer flu vaccinations.
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Arts Council Grants for the Community
The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County’s is offering Grant programs designed to support innovative, well-defined arts-related projects, integrate the arts into educational curricula and protects the County’s historic sites, buildings, archaeological sites and landscapes. The Deadline to apply is October 31st
Check out the Grants HERE
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APD's Annual Thanksgiving Drive
Help make this Thanksgiving nutritious and beautiful for those in need. The Annapolis Police Department provides a complete Thanksgiving meal to 30 families each year. From October 19th through November 16th donate potatoes, onions, jars of gravy, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, green beans, bags of stuffing, mushroom soup and more.
Drop off items at: Annapolis Police Department Headquarters-199 Taylor Ave
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Small City Big Dreams Turkey Giveaway |
Help "Small City Big Dreams" collect their goal of 350 turkeys to feed families in low income communities.
To donate call 443-979-2640
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Free Thanksgiving Dinner
Join your neighbors at the Stanton Community Center on Monday, November 21, 2022 from 4:30pm -9:00pm for music, fun, food, family and more.
To donate, volunteer or participate, please call 443-263-2874 or 443-370-9112
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National Drug Take Back Day |
Anne Arundel County Residents are invited to continue participating in National Drug Take Back Day.
Drop boxes will be available at all District Stations. NO QUESTIONS ASKED.
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Application for Apprenticeship
On Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. and closing on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. the Steamfitters Local 602 will begin accepting applications for apprenticeships.
If you are 18 years old and have a high school diploma earned by June 30, 2023 or GED certificate by time of application you are welcomed to apply.
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Saturday, November 5th from 10:00am -12:00pm at MDOT MVA Headquarter, 6601 Ritchie Hwy, Glen Burnie, MD 21062 the MVA is hosting a CDL information day. Learn how to obtain a CDL in Maryland, and more about career advancement opportunities.
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Healing Conversations at Maryland Hall
Learn how you can embark on your own healing journey with skills for individual, family and group practice. Join Maryland Hall in welcoming an expert panel of nationally recognized and locally practicing educators, researchers and clinicians and enjoy an enriching conversation, followed by a Q&A on the life-changing work of art therapy. Wednesday November 16, 2022
7:00 pm at 801Chase St, Annapolis MD, 21401.
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Pay Tolls without Penalties
(MDTA) Customer Assistance Plan is offering a civil penalty waiver grace period for Video Tolls. The MDTA is continuing to urge customers to take advantage of the plan by paying unpaid Video Tolls – either in one payment or incrementally over time – and make sure they are paid in full by 11:59 p.m. November 30, 2022.
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Donate Travel Sized Toiletries to Help Homeless Persons
The Light House shelter is in need of laundry pods and travel/hotel sized toiletries (including shampoo, conditioner, bodywash, lotion, toothbrushes, and toothpaste.) These donation items can be ordered online or dropped-off anytime at The Light House, 10 Hudson Street, Annapolis, MD 21401.
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MD Veterans Service Animal Program/Fund
Looking for funding for your Animal Service program? The Maryland Veteran Service Program provides grants to service animal programs who train service dogs and who provide equine therapy to veterans. Interested applicants should request $5,000 minimum and the $10,000 maximum for this project. The Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs anticipates the availability of $65,000 for the Fiscal Year of 2022.
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Food Pantry Help Needed
Annapolis High School food pantry needs your help.
- Monetary donations help with toiletries, produce and other items to distribute. HERE
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Volunteers needed for one-time or ongoing help. Fill out an interest form here: HERE
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Purchase something off the pantry's Amazon wish list. Items can be sent directly to the school. HERE
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Bay Plate Support for the Community
Maryland’s beloved bay plate makes a positive impact in local communities. You can make an impact by purchasing your Bay Plate for only $20 today.
Click HERE to check out the perks, proceeds information and the impact you can make in your community.
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5 Grants to Support Students and Educators this Fall - TAAAC
Take a look at these 5 opportunities through MSEA and the Teachers Association of AACo offer to fund programs that, award educators, and empower students this school year!
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Pay Your AACo Utility and Tax Bills the Easy Way
A new payment system for property tax and water bills for Anne Arundel County will allow residents to set up automatic payments. Residents will now be able to set up automatic payments for their property tax and water bills, and can make payments through a digital wallet. This upgrade also includes an automated phone system that eliminates wait times.
Set-up Payment HERE. For more information, visit HERE.
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Help to Get Your High School Diploma
Ready to earn your high school diploma? Get training and career advancement through three high school diploma options for adults in Maryland. The GED, NEDP, and the Adult High School Program are programs that lead to a Maryland High School Diploma, and each with unique features to fit your schedule and learning preferences.
To learn more about each pathway and to find prep classes near you, click here: HERE
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Maryland’s State Small Business Credit Initiative Programs Now Open
Maryland programs funded by the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) are open. Up to $198 million in federal small business relief is being administered by three state agencies. These agencies will use funds to expand and enhance nine existing state business lending and investment programs. Click HERE for funding access.
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MyMDCARES "Counselor On Call" Program
Need help navigating life within relationships, school, parenting, work, legal, financial, and other everyday responsibilities? The MyMDCARES program is now available with confidential, in-the-moment support, 24/7 that can help you and dependents with personal or professional issues that could be interfering with work or family issues. Participation is at no-cost to you! Learn more about this program HERE.
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15th Annual HBCU Career Marketplace
Sign up for the 15th Annual HBCU Career Marketplace. Students who are a junior or senior with a 3.2 GPA or higher at an HBCU will be able to attend workshops on leadership, learn what to expect after graduating college and how to begin their career effectively. Meet and Greet begins November 12th Explore more about this event and its requirements HERE.
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Affordable Connectivity Program
Maxsip Telecom, the provider for the Federal Government's Affordable Connectivity Program, is providing FREE internet and tablets to anyone on government assistance programs like Medicaid. Go to the link HERE to learn more about qualifications and to apply!
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Money for Child Care
Apply for a Child Care Scholarship. Changes to the Child Care Scholarship Program makes more families eligible for assistance and enhances child care scholarship opportunities for working families.
Find more information HERE
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Call or Text 988 for Free Support
The new 988 Suicide and Crisis Prevention Lifeline is available nationwide. Anyone in the United States can call or text 988 to talk to mental health counselors and receive confidential and free support 24/7/365.
Anne Arundel County residents can still access the Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency, Inc. Community Warmline at 410-768-5522.
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Abortion is Still Legal In Maryland
The right to abortion in Maryland remains undisturbed, despite the Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson. Persons in need of support may call 1-800-230-Plan, or call MD-2-1-1 for mental health support.
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Supportive Text Messages for Teens
Keep the teens you know connected this summer with MDYoungMinds. Sign up for free supportive text messages, focused on teen and adolescent concerns.
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Improving Your Home with Maryland WholeHome
Maryland homeowners who have emergency repairs in their primary residence that they are unable to address because of the financial impact of COVID-19. May be eligible for up to $10,000 in funds to address any emergency repairs, including mold remediation, asbestos and lead paint removal, no heat or no air, electrical repairs, plumbing and septic repairs, and other structural and maintenance issues.
Click HERE for more details.
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New First Time Home Buyer Programs
DHCD has launched two new loan products to provide higher levels of down payment and closing cost assistance for new homeowners. The new 1st Time Advantage programs offers down payment and closing cost assistance equal to 5% or 4% of the first mortgage.
For more information click here: HERE
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Share the Gift of Mobility
The Maryland Durable Medical Equipment Re-Use program collects gently-used durable medical equipment, sanitizes and repairs each item, and provides them to adults and children with mobility needs - free of charge. If you or a loved one is in need of equipment or has a donation, we encourage you to reach out and give or receive the "Gift of Mobility."
For more information click here: HERE
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Anne Arundel County Dental Access Program
Does getting access to quality dental care for you and your family seem beyond your reach? You may be eligible to participate in the Anne Arundel Dental Access Program. The program provides meaningful discounts to these needed services. For more information visit HERE
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Virtual Office Hours to meet with Delegate Henson
Every First Wednesday, Delegate Henson will be hosting Virtual Office Hours. If you have an issue you would like to discuss, sign up for your 15 minute meeting HERE.
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Storm Preparedness, Eviction Prevention, COVID-19 Guidance, Masks & Clinics |
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Get Help Finding Jobs & Hiring New Employees
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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
- Phone number
- Claim/Claimant ID (if applicable)
Please note that Senator Elfreth, Delegate Jones and I submit the same claims.
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Community Food and Necessity 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 Friday-12-2pm, To be placed on the list, call/e-mail Office of Emergency Management: (410) 216 - 9167; kltisch@annapolis.gov
- 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.
- 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 pantry available ever Wed. and Fri. from 9AM - 11AM.
- 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 prepared meals every Saturday, 11 am - 1 pm
- Discoveries: the Library at the Mall in Westfield Annapolis Mall, gives away baby/infant supplies and menstrual products every Saturday from 10 am - 12 pm.
- Cornerstone Church: Rotating HACA communities on the second Saturday of each month (May - Bloomsbury, June - Eastport, July - Morris Blum, August - Robinwood). Each giveaway will be 12:30pm 2:30pm.
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." 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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