$460K Awarded To Projects, Groups In Rep Lisa Borowski's District

NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA — Community improvement projects underway by institutions and organizations in Pennsylvania's 168th Legislative District are set to receive a total of $460,000 in state funding, state Rep. Lisa Borowski said Friday.

"Investments like this reflect the many ways we show up for our community," Borowski said. "These are projects that will strengthen public safety, expand access to education, create real opportunities for second chances, and help women and girls lead with confidence. Taken together, these grants help local organizations do what they do best: serve people, open doors and make our community a great place to live."

$100,000 was awarded to the Women’s Resource Center for the Girls Lead program, which helps middle and high school girls nominated by their school guidance counselors develop leadership capacity and essential life skills—including communication, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and decision-making. Learn more about the program online here.

“This support allows us to reach more girls at a critical moment in their lives," Beth Monroe, executive director of the Women’s Resource Center, said. "We are grateful to Representative Borowski for championing Girls Lead and helping girls build confidence and skills that will serve them for a lifetime."

Newtown Township Police Department got $35,000 for community CPR training, and to purchase AEDs to treat cardiac arrest. The funds will also be used to buy equipment for emergency trauma treatment.

"The AEDs purchased through the grant will be put into our patrol cars," Newtown Township Police Department Chief Chris Lunn said. "Police are often first on the scene of a cardiac arrest. Getting an AED on scene quickly increases the chances for survival."

Other fund allocations in the district were:

• $100,000 to the Wayne Art Center for roof repair and replacement;
• $125,000 to the Grayson School for operational support;
• and $100,000 to Eastern University for the Prison Education Program that provides transformative education for community members who are incarcerated or returning from incarceration.