2025 Government Shutdown Resources
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FOOD ASSISTANCE
1. Capital Area Food Bank
a. https://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/dmv-help/?utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2
b. Tuesdays
From noon to 2 p.m. No Limits Outreach Ministries, located at 7721 Barlowe Rd, Hyattsville, Maryland 20785
c. Wednesdays
From 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. So What Else, located at 6001 Executive Blvd., North Bethesda, Maryland
d. Fridays
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. United Community, located at 7511 Fordson Rd, Alexandria, Virginia 22306
e. Fridays
From 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Urban Outreach, located at 5343 C St SE, D.C. 20019
f. Saturdays
From 1 to 2:30 p.m. Linda Ben Foundation, located at 10739 Tucker St, Beltsville, Maryland 20705
2. Southern Maryland Food Bank
a. https://www.catholiccharitiesdc.org/program/southern-maryland-food-bank/
b. 22A Irongate Drive, Waldorf, MD 20602
c. (301) 274-0695
3. Maryland Food Bank (enter your zip code to find locations near you)
a. https://mdfoodbank.org/find-food/
4. Bread for the City
a. https://breadforthecity.org/food/
b. Northwest Food Pantry
1525 7th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
c. Southeast Food Pantry
1700 Marion Barry Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
5. Mount Paran Baptist Church Food Pantry (grand opening Saturday, 10/25 12pm – 2pm)
a. 6413 Old Alexandria Ferry Road, Clinton, MD 20735
b. (301) 877-3300
6. Nourish Now - works with local churches to provide food assistance https://nourishnow.org/receive-food-assistance/
7. St. Stephen Baptist Church – food giveaways Tuesdays 11am – 3pm
5757 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748
8. The José Andrés Group: free dine-in lunch
a. (11:30 am – 3:00 pm, Mon–Fri)
b. https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/washington-dc/jose-andres-restaurants-in-dc-offer-free-lunch-to-federal-workers-during-government-shutdown/
HOUSING
1. Maryland Crisis Assistance Program
a. https://211md.org/resources/housing-shelter/
2. Don’t forget to contact your mortgage company! They may be able to assist with forbearance or payment options. With a furlough verification letter, mortgage companies may move the current month’s payment to the end of the loan term without penalty.
3. Maryland Housing Resources
https://response.maryland.gov/federalpublicservants/housing-resources
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
1. Navy Federal Credit Union is offering eligible members that may be impacted by paycheck disruptions during the shutdown maximum $6,000 loans based on how much the last eligible direct deposit was.
2. PenFed Credit Union is offering paycheck protection loans, payment skips and assistance for home loans.
3. USAA is helping members with 0% interest loans up to $6,000, and special payment arrangements for auto and property insurance premiums as well as life and health insurance.
4. First Command is offering a 0% annual percentage rate pay advance loan with no fees or interest charges.
5. Truist Bank – Customers with direct deposit accounts may also be eligible for cash advances for the immediate future. www.truist.com
EMPLOYMENT/BUSINESS
1. Unemployment
a.https://labor.maryland.gov/unemployment-insurance/claimants/federal-employees/frequently-asked-questions.shtml
b. Furloughed employees or federal contractors (who are not working and are not being paid) may be eligible for state unemployment insurance benefits.
c. Individuals who are found eligible can receive up to $430 in weekly benefits (pre-tax).
d. To apply for unemployment, workers can file online or call 667-207-6520 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Federal workers should select option #9.
e. Workers should apply for UI benefits in the jurisdiction of their "duty station." This means, for example, that if you are a Marylander who is laid off from a federal job based in Virginia, you should apply for benefits in Virginia. Here are direct links to apply for UI benefits in Maryland; Washington, DC; and Virginia.
2. Black Women in Business Summit
https://funnels.womenindigitalbusiness.com/summit-2025--3eede
3. Temp job at Washington Convention Center - October 26th - 29th, pay is $38/hour. GTC DC Conference.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_IpDyX5Mf266ao7i7Mtqv-nNb2_NaUd083Qia73U47Z9p6A/viewform
4. Virtual Military & Federal Hiring Opportunity built to connect you directly with employers who value your skills and are ready to hire now. Here’s what to expect:
→ Direct access to employers who value your experience
→ Career opportunities in tech, cybersecurity, operations, project management, and more
→ Resume and interview support to make your application stand out
→ Connections to free training and certification programs
Date: Nov 14
Time: 3PM EST
Location: Virtual REGISTER HERE
https://events.zoom.us/ev/AgCVc7Gq3Z8mIEXHIdeHGK4S3Z3e-LvPjDWzAMFDXq1qbNmebXxY~AjRq7lOYfuM6cDAGXcrbBmyKFTgPRXvetojD_QlLtvgeck9x29ZkkKocOg
5. Free Every Tuesday, it's a great place to meet up and network --> Former government employees co-working @ Eaton House (12th & K)
Date: Tuesdays • 9:00am – 5:00pm
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/former-gov-coworking-eaton-house-12th-k-tickets-1618051277929
6. Maneva – Black owned executive search also specializing in nonprofits
https://www.manevagroup.com/non-profits-executive-search-firm
7. Primarily for those in Higher Education, health, environment.
https://www.imsearch.com/current-searches/open-searches
8. National Council of Nonprofits is the largest coalition of nonprofits. https://careers.councilofnonprofits.org/
9. Talent Capital is a regional initiative housed by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. Backed by employers, government, and nonprofits, they connect you with opportunities that fit your skills.
https://talentcapital.ai/
10. DSG Koya executive job search (nonprofit and social impact positions).
https://www.dsgco.com/industry/nonprofit-and-social-impact/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=wfx_branded&utm_content=wfx_dsg_koya&utm_term=dsg%20koya&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18705489317&gbraid=0AAAAAo_T-Ro870xqJ9NOuMOUO-UEGXGUz&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6bfHBhDNARIsAIGsqLiUMtAtHNMX8XvXeuAHhc8kqeOGpKAbhMIaKhGQ4CGluxCwRZ4BuqYaArfaEALw_wcB
11. Former Gov connects former federal, state, local, tribal, and foreign government and military professionals to those who can benefit from their experience. VIsit www.formerGov.com. Email them for free year membership.
12. Feds Forward – supporting federal employees in their transition and growth with
resources, community and guidance.
https://www.fedsforward.com/
13. Southern Maryland Job Source
https://southernmarylandjobsource.org/
14. Maryland Workforce Exchange
https://mwejobs.maryland.gov/vosnet/JobBanks/JobSearchCriteriaQuick.aspx
CAREER COACHING/TRAINING
1. John Riordan is an executive and global leadership coach who is offering free support for feds. It might be best to message him on LinkedIn or you can go through his firms site. Please feel free to let him know I referred you (Malena Brookshire).
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/john-riordan-91b57110_federalworkers-activity-7386746177544937472-3xzR?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAD24LUBgGAXhiZRDt1Osx8ZqVLeBl4oJmw
2. George Washington’s College of Professional Studies Talent Capital for Displaced Federal Workers
https://www.cps.gwu.edu/gws-college-professional-studies-joins-regional-partners-launch-talent-capital-displaced-federal
3. Free career training
https://www.coursera.org/enterprise/federal-transition
Wellfed offers three recurring weekly virtual programs [Monday meditation, Wednesday workshops and Friday career co-working] designed to provide structure, support, and momentum for professionals navigating career transitions. https://wearewellfed.com/#events
UTILITIES
1. Washington Gas
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, provides grants to help families pay for their gas bills. The program application reopened Wednesday through the Department of Energy and Environment.
2. WSSC
Maryland’s largest water utility will suspend service turnoffs and waive late fees for customers directly impacted by the government shutdown, according to a news release.
Lyn Riggins, a WSSC spokesperson, told WTOP that customers of the water utility company are “not going to have to worry about a water service turn off,” if they can’t pay their bills during the shutdown.
Riggins said the water utility’s Get Current program, which offers forgiveness for a portion of a customer’s bill, and which was to have wrapped up at the end of October, is being extended by a month.
3. PEPCO
Flexible payment options: Both companies offer payment arrangements up to 12 months and budget billing plans, according to a news release.
Late payment charge waivers: Affected customers can get a 30-day waiver on late payment charges in increments.
Proactive resources: Pepco has an Assistance Finder tool and Single Stop, which helps customers find programs they may qualify for.
Pepco and BGE said customers won’t be asked to provide a government ID to get access to support.
Details from Pepco can be found here.
4. BGE
Flexible payment options: Both companies offer payment arrangements up to 12 months and budget billing plans, according to a news release.
Late payment charge waivers: Affected customers can get a 30-day waiver on late payment charges in increments.
Pepco and BGE said customers won’t be asked to provide a government ID to get access to support.
BGE has a self-service Assistance Finder.
Details from BGE can be found here.
5. SMECO
Offering extended payment arrangements for members having difficulty paying their electric bills
Waiving otherwise applicable late payment fees and good-faith payments normally required to establish a payment plan
Suspending disconnections for nonpayment for impacted customers
Providing referrals to local energy assistance programs
https://www.smeco.coop/news-releases/smeco-offers-support-for-members-impacted-by-federal-government-shutdown/
VETERANS
1. https://response.maryland.gov/federalpublicservants/resources-for-veterans
2. https://veterans.maryland.gov/Benefits/FinancialSupport/Pages/default.aspx
3. https://www.va.gov/health-care/manage-appointments
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
1. Office of People’s Counsel
a. https://opc.maryland.gov/
2. Maryland
a. https://response.maryland.gov/federalpublicservants/legal-resources-federal-employment-rules-and-regulations
3. Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service
a. https://mvlslaw.org/free-legal-help/
4. Maryland Pro Bono Resource Center
a. https://probonomd.org/
5. Maryland Center for Legal Assistance
a. https://www.mdcla.org/probono/
6. Maryland Legal Aid
a. https://www.mdlab.org/
RESOURCES
1. Maryland Department of Labor info
a. https://labor.maryland.gov/federalworkers/shutdownloan/
2. Maryland Resources
a. https://response.maryland.gov/federalpublicservants/shutdown
3. Senator Angela Alsobrooks
a. https://www.alsobrooks.senate.gov/shutdown/
4. Search by zip code for local resources
a. https://myfedbenefitshelp.com/shutdown-assistance-map/
5. Furlough Resources
a. https://wtop.com/local/2025/10/help-and-assistance-programs-for-furloughed-federal-workers-in-the-dc-region/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNnea5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHuvCTRBmqdhDEJfwdom9HqX_UJQeD6Z8JxQZQwksj3noev5-uoggV76az0LK_aem_Iu4kpJdjWwa1oq5Kb2XZ9g
6. Free Rail & Commuter Bus Rides
a. https://wtop.com/maryland/2025/10/maryland-will-provide-free-rail-and-commuter-bus-transit-to-federal-workers-during-shutdown/
7. Charles County Resources
a. https://www.meetcharlescounty.com/government-transition-resources
8. Calvert County Resources
a. https://www.calvertcountymd.gov/2403/Government-Shutdown-Resource-Guide
9. Prince George’s County
a. https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/news-events/news/federal-government-shutdown-resources-0
10. Applying for benefits in Maryland
a. https://ub.benefits.maryland.gov/ub/#/screener
b. https://benefits.maryland.gov/home/#/
11. Free Pet Exams
a. Palisades Vet Clinic https://www.palisadesvetclinic.com/
12. Partnership for Public Service
a. https://ourpublicservice.org/shutdown/resources-for-federal-employees/
13. Ebenezer AME Church
a. https://ebenezerame.org/government-shutdown-resources/
CAR REPAIRS
1. Federal employees who own a Ford, Lincoln, or Mazda vehicle can now schedule a free oil change, tire rotation and inspection — performed by certified Koons technicians at the employee’s home. These vehicles do not need to have been purchased from a Koons dealership. Any furloughed government employee that owns a Ford, Lincoln or Mazda is eligible. The service includes: full oil change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection with technician video, and digital winter-readiness inspection report.
https://koonsmotors.com/federal-employee-assistance
RECREATIONAL
1. Washington Wizards tickets
https://www.wusa9.com/article/sports/nba/wizards/wizards-furloughed-federal-workers-500-free-tickets/65-7f59dcee-f1f0-45dc-a9b5-9452447de0c0
2. The Lewis Museum - Free Admission for Federal Workers
https://www.instagram.com/p/DP3o1jQkSLs/
Please join our GroupMe - https://groupme.com/join_group/111028277/7YgYlyAG
FOOD ASSISTANCE
1. Capital Area Food Bank
a. https://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/dmv-help/?utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2
b. Tuesdays
From noon to 2 p.m. No Limits Outreach Ministries, located at 7721 Barlowe Rd, Hyattsville, Maryland 20785
c. Wednesdays
From 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. So What Else, located at 6001 Executive Blvd., North Bethesda, Maryland
d. Fridays
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. United Community, located at 7511 Fordson Rd, Alexandria, Virginia 22306
e. Fridays
From 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Urban Outreach, located at 5343 C St SE, D.C. 20019
f. Saturdays
From 1 to 2:30 p.m. Linda Ben Foundation, located at 10739 Tucker St, Beltsville, Maryland 20705
2. Southern Maryland Food Bank
a. https://www.catholiccharitiesdc.org/program/southern-maryland-food-bank/
b. 22A Irongate Drive, Waldorf, MD 20602
c. (301) 274-0695
3. Maryland Food Bank (enter your zip code to find locations near you)
a. https://mdfoodbank.org/find-food/
4. Bread for the City
a. https://breadforthecity.org/food/
b. Northwest Food Pantry
1525 7th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
c. Southeast Food Pantry
1700 Marion Barry Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
5. Mount Paran Baptist Church Food Pantry (grand opening Saturday, 10/25 12pm – 2pm)
a. 6413 Old Alexandria Ferry Road, Clinton, MD 20735
b. (301) 877-3300
6. Nourish Now - works with local churches to provide food assistance https://nourishnow.org/receive-food-assistance/
7. St. Stephen Baptist Church – food giveaways Tuesdays 11am – 3pm
5757 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748
8. The José Andrés Group: free dine-in lunch
a. (11:30 am – 3:00 pm, Mon–Fri)
b. https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/washington-dc/jose-andres-restaurants-in-dc-offer-free-lunch-to-federal-workers-during-government-shutdown/
HOUSING
1. Maryland Crisis Assistance Program
a. https://211md.org/resources/housing-shelter/
2. Don’t forget to contact your mortgage company! They may be able to assist with forbearance or payment options. With a furlough verification letter, mortgage companies may move the current month’s payment to the end of the loan term without penalty.
3. Maryland Housing Resources
https://response.maryland.gov/federalpublicservants/housing-resources
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
1. Navy Federal Credit Union is offering eligible members that may be impacted by paycheck disruptions during the shutdown maximum $6,000 loans based on how much the last eligible direct deposit was.
2. PenFed Credit Union is offering paycheck protection loans, payment skips and assistance for home loans.
3. USAA is helping members with 0% interest loans up to $6,000, and special payment arrangements for auto and property insurance premiums as well as life and health insurance.
4. First Command is offering a 0% annual percentage rate pay advance loan with no fees or interest charges.
5. Truist Bank – Customers with direct deposit accounts may also be eligible for cash advances for the immediate future. www.truist.com
EMPLOYMENT/BUSINESS
1. Unemployment
a.https://labor.maryland.gov/unemployment-insurance/claimants/federal-employees/frequently-asked-questions.shtml
b. Furloughed employees or federal contractors (who are not working and are not being paid) may be eligible for state unemployment insurance benefits.
c. Individuals who are found eligible can receive up to $430 in weekly benefits (pre-tax).
d. To apply for unemployment, workers can file online or call 667-207-6520 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Federal workers should select option #9.
e. Workers should apply for UI benefits in the jurisdiction of their "duty station." This means, for example, that if you are a Marylander who is laid off from a federal job based in Virginia, you should apply for benefits in Virginia. Here are direct links to apply for UI benefits in Maryland; Washington, DC; and Virginia.
2. Black Women in Business Summit
https://funnels.womenindigitalbusiness.com/summit-2025--3eede
3. Temp job at Washington Convention Center - October 26th - 29th, pay is $38/hour. GTC DC Conference.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_IpDyX5Mf266ao7i7Mtqv-nNb2_NaUd083Qia73U47Z9p6A/viewform
4. Virtual Military & Federal Hiring Opportunity built to connect you directly with employers who value your skills and are ready to hire now. Here’s what to expect:
→ Direct access to employers who value your experience
→ Career opportunities in tech, cybersecurity, operations, project management, and more
→ Resume and interview support to make your application stand out
→ Connections to free training and certification programs
Date: Nov 14
Time: 3PM EST
Location: Virtual REGISTER HERE
https://events.zoom.us/ev/AgCVc7Gq3Z8mIEXHIdeHGK4S3Z3e-LvPjDWzAMFDXq1qbNmebXxY~AjRq7lOYfuM6cDAGXcrbBmyKFTgPRXvetojD_QlLtvgeck9x29ZkkKocOg
5. Free Every Tuesday, it's a great place to meet up and network --> Former government employees co-working @ Eaton House (12th & K)
Date: Tuesdays • 9:00am – 5:00pm
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/former-gov-coworking-eaton-house-12th-k-tickets-1618051277929
6. Maneva – Black owned executive search also specializing in nonprofits
https://www.manevagroup.com/non-profits-executive-search-firm
7. Primarily for those in Higher Education, health, environment.
https://www.imsearch.com/current-searches/open-searches
8. National Council of Nonprofits is the largest coalition of nonprofits. https://careers.councilofnonprofits.org/
9. Talent Capital is a regional initiative housed by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. Backed by employers, government, and nonprofits, they connect you with opportunities that fit your skills.
https://talentcapital.ai/
10. DSG Koya executive job search (nonprofit and social impact positions).
https://www.dsgco.com/industry/nonprofit-and-social-impact/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=wfx_branded&utm_content=wfx_dsg_koya&utm_term=dsg%20koya&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18705489317&gbraid=0AAAAAo_T-Ro870xqJ9NOuMOUO-UEGXGUz&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6bfHBhDNARIsAIGsqLiUMtAtHNMX8XvXeuAHhc8kqeOGpKAbhMIaKhGQ4CGluxCwRZ4BuqYaArfaEALw_wcB
11. Former Gov connects former federal, state, local, tribal, and foreign government and military professionals to those who can benefit from their experience. VIsit www.formerGov.com. Email them for free year membership.
12. Feds Forward – supporting federal employees in their transition and growth with
resources, community and guidance.
https://www.fedsforward.com/
13. Southern Maryland Job Source
https://southernmarylandjobsource.org/
14. Maryland Workforce Exchange
https://mwejobs.maryland.gov/vosnet/JobBanks/JobSearchCriteriaQuick.aspx
CAREER COACHING/TRAINING
1. John Riordan is an executive and global leadership coach who is offering free support for feds. It might be best to message him on LinkedIn or you can go through his firms site. Please feel free to let him know I referred you (Malena Brookshire).
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/john-riordan-91b57110_federalworkers-activity-7386746177544937472-3xzR?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAD24LUBgGAXhiZRDt1Osx8ZqVLeBl4oJmw
2. George Washington’s College of Professional Studies Talent Capital for Displaced Federal Workers
https://www.cps.gwu.edu/gws-college-professional-studies-joins-regional-partners-launch-talent-capital-displaced-federal
3. Free career training
https://www.coursera.org/enterprise/federal-transition
Wellfed offers three recurring weekly virtual programs [Monday meditation, Wednesday workshops and Friday career co-working] designed to provide structure, support, and momentum for professionals navigating career transitions. https://wearewellfed.com/#events
UTILITIES
1. Washington Gas
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, provides grants to help families pay for their gas bills. The program application reopened Wednesday through the Department of Energy and Environment.
2. WSSC
Maryland’s largest water utility will suspend service turnoffs and waive late fees for customers directly impacted by the government shutdown, according to a news release.
Lyn Riggins, a WSSC spokesperson, told WTOP that customers of the water utility company are “not going to have to worry about a water service turn off,” if they can’t pay their bills during the shutdown.
Riggins said the water utility’s Get Current program, which offers forgiveness for a portion of a customer’s bill, and which was to have wrapped up at the end of October, is being extended by a month.
3. PEPCO
Flexible payment options: Both companies offer payment arrangements up to 12 months and budget billing plans, according to a news release.
Late payment charge waivers: Affected customers can get a 30-day waiver on late payment charges in increments.
Proactive resources: Pepco has an Assistance Finder tool and Single Stop, which helps customers find programs they may qualify for.
Pepco and BGE said customers won’t be asked to provide a government ID to get access to support.
Details from Pepco can be found here.
4. BGE
Flexible payment options: Both companies offer payment arrangements up to 12 months and budget billing plans, according to a news release.
Late payment charge waivers: Affected customers can get a 30-day waiver on late payment charges in increments.
Pepco and BGE said customers won’t be asked to provide a government ID to get access to support.
BGE has a self-service Assistance Finder.
Details from BGE can be found here.
5. SMECO
Offering extended payment arrangements for members having difficulty paying their electric bills
Waiving otherwise applicable late payment fees and good-faith payments normally required to establish a payment plan
Suspending disconnections for nonpayment for impacted customers
Providing referrals to local energy assistance programs
https://www.smeco.coop/news-releases/smeco-offers-support-for-members-impacted-by-federal-government-shutdown/
VETERANS
1. https://response.maryland.gov/federalpublicservants/resources-for-veterans
2. https://veterans.maryland.gov/Benefits/FinancialSupport/Pages/default.aspx
3. https://www.va.gov/health-care/manage-appointments
LEGAL ASSISTANCE
1. Office of People’s Counsel
a. https://opc.maryland.gov/
2. Maryland
a. https://response.maryland.gov/federalpublicservants/legal-resources-federal-employment-rules-and-regulations
3. Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service
a. https://mvlslaw.org/free-legal-help/
4. Maryland Pro Bono Resource Center
a. https://probonomd.org/
5. Maryland Center for Legal Assistance
a. https://www.mdcla.org/probono/
6. Maryland Legal Aid
a. https://www.mdlab.org/
RESOURCES
1. Maryland Department of Labor info
a. https://labor.maryland.gov/federalworkers/shutdownloan/
2. Maryland Resources
a. https://response.maryland.gov/federalpublicservants/shutdown
3. Senator Angela Alsobrooks
a. https://www.alsobrooks.senate.gov/shutdown/
4. Search by zip code for local resources
a. https://myfedbenefitshelp.com/shutdown-assistance-map/
5. Furlough Resources
a. https://wtop.com/local/2025/10/help-and-assistance-programs-for-furloughed-federal-workers-in-the-dc-region/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNnea5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHuvCTRBmqdhDEJfwdom9HqX_UJQeD6Z8JxQZQwksj3noev5-uoggV76az0LK_aem_Iu4kpJdjWwa1oq5Kb2XZ9g
6. Free Rail & Commuter Bus Rides
a. https://wtop.com/maryland/2025/10/maryland-will-provide-free-rail-and-commuter-bus-transit-to-federal-workers-during-shutdown/
7. Charles County Resources
a. https://www.meetcharlescounty.com/government-transition-resources
8. Calvert County Resources
a. https://www.calvertcountymd.gov/2403/Government-Shutdown-Resource-Guide
9. Prince George’s County
a. https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/news-events/news/federal-government-shutdown-resources-0
10. Applying for benefits in Maryland
a. https://ub.benefits.maryland.gov/ub/#/screener
b. https://benefits.maryland.gov/home/#/
11. Free Pet Exams
a. Palisades Vet Clinic https://www.palisadesvetclinic.com/
12. Partnership for Public Service
a. https://ourpublicservice.org/shutdown/resources-for-federal-employees/
13. Ebenezer AME Church
a. https://ebenezerame.org/government-shutdown-resources/
CAR REPAIRS
1. Federal employees who own a Ford, Lincoln, or Mazda vehicle can now schedule a free oil change, tire rotation and inspection — performed by certified Koons technicians at the employee’s home. These vehicles do not need to have been purchased from a Koons dealership. Any furloughed government employee that owns a Ford, Lincoln or Mazda is eligible. The service includes: full oil change, tire rotation, multi-point inspection with technician video, and digital winter-readiness inspection report.
https://koonsmotors.com/federal-employee-assistance
RECREATIONAL
1. Washington Wizards tickets
https://www.wusa9.com/article/sports/nba/wizards/wizards-furloughed-federal-workers-500-free-tickets/65-7f59dcee-f1f0-45dc-a9b5-9452447de0c0
2. The Lewis Museum - Free Admission for Federal Workers
https://www.instagram.com/p/DP3o1jQkSLs/