Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) introduced the VA Work Study Improvement Act and the Student Veteran Work Study Modernization Act to modernize the existing Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Work-Study program.
The VA Work-Study program allows veterans to earn money while enrolled in an institution of higher education, vocational, or… Read more »
On Friday, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced the winners of his 2023 Congressional Art Competition during a reception held at the Everhart Museum in Scranton. The Congressman welcomed 76 students, their families and teachers at the gallery opening where 87 pieces of art from ten regional high schools are now on display to the public throughout the… Read more »
Eighth Congressional District, PA – U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) invites interested area high school students, their parents, and local educators to attend a U.S. Service Academy Information Night on Wednesday, May 10th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wilkes-Barre Area High School. This informational event is designed to familiarize high school students with the application and… Read more »
Eighth Congressional District, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced that Scranton Primary Health Care Center, Inc.; Maternal and Family Health Services Inc.; and The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education/The Wright Center Medical Group will receive a total of $4.96 million in federal grants from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).… Read more »
Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) joined representatives from YMCAs throughout the region at a press conference held Wednesday morning to unveil a new Wellbeing Initiative thanks to $1.85 million in federal Community Project Funding he secured.
The $1.85 million will allow YMCAs in the Greater Scranton area, the Wyoming Valley area, Carbondale, Pittston and Wayne County… Read more »
Congressman Matt Cartwright announced Wednesday morning that $1.85 million in federal community project funding has been secured for the new Wellness Initiative.
The program focuses on mental health education and support services, including a partnership with the national alliance on mental illness. Read more »
US Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced today 1.85 million is going to YMCAs in Northeast Pennsylvania.
The money will be used to provide wellness, mental health and substance use disorder services for low-income families.
Congressman Cartwright hopes this investment increases the advocacy for mental health while putting it in a location that’s open for the… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright on Wednesday joined representatives from YMCAs throughout the region to unveil a new “well-being initiative,” thanks to $1.85 million in federal Community Project Funding he secured.
The $1.85 million will allow YMCAs in the Greater Scranton area, the Wyoming Valley area, Carbondale, Pittston and Wayne County to provide mental health education and support… Read more »
As mental health needs continue to grow in Northeast Pennsylvania, places known for encouraging physical fitness will also focus on the mind.
YMCA facilities for the Greater Scranton area, Wyoming Valley area, Carbondale, Pittston and Wayne County will now provide mental health education and support services with a partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
U.S.… Read more »
