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07/20/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/19/2026 12:28

ADVISORY - CUMBERLAND COUNTY - Governor Shapiro, DHS Secretary Dr. Arkoosh to Visit YWCA, Highlight Increased Investment for Rape Crisis Centers in 2026-27 Budget

July 20, 2026 - Carlisle, PA

ADVISORY - CUMBERLAND COUNTY - Governor Shapiro, DHS Secretary Dr. Arkoosh to Visit YWCA, Highlight Increased Investment for Rape Crisis Centers in 2026-27 Budget

Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh will be joined by advocates and community leaders at the YWCA in Carlisle to highlight the $12 million increase secured in the 2026-27 budget to support rape crisis centers, nearly doubling funding for these vital centers across Pennsylvania.

WHO:
Governor Josh Shapiro
Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Maddie Young, CEO of YWCA Carlisle & Cumberland County
Andrea Greene, Board Member, YWCA Carlisle & Cumberland County

WHEN:
Monday, July 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM

WHERE:
YWCA Carlisle & Cumberland County
301 G Street
Carlisle, PA 17013

LIVE STREAM:
pacast.com/live/gov
governor.pa.gov/live/

RSVP:
Press who are planning to attend must RSVP with the names and phone numbers for each member of their team to [email protected]

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Governor's Press Office: [email protected]


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