Resource list for federal workers during partial government shutdown
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Sea-Tac Airport and Seattle Waterfront
Resource list for federal workers
during partial government shutdown
The Port of Seattle has compiled this list of resources in support of our federal partners who are
continuing to work without pay during the current partial government shutdown.
Financial Assistance American Financial Solutions
The nonprofit offers financial education and
Sound Credit Union credit counseling. For a list of tips and
Impacted federal employees may qualify for resources visit:
some flexible loan options through its https://www.myfinancialgoals.org/blog/
Member Support program. four-tips-for-surviving-the-govern-
• Free Skip-a-Pay ment-shutdown#Creditor%20section
• 90-day deferred loan at 0% APR, no credit Contact info: www.myfinancialgoals.org or
check required 1-888-864-8548
• Waived early withdrawal penalty on
WECU
existing certificates.
Whatcom Educational Credit Union
Visit https://www.soundcu.com/shutdown/
(WECU)is offering an Interim Paycheck
for more information. Call 800.562.8130, visit Loan, based on net pay which will help cover
your local branch, or email at the income gap lost during the shutdown.
https://www.soundcu.com/contact/. To learn more about this short term loan
opportunity, please call 800-525-8703 or visit
BECU https://www.wecu.com/government-employ-
BECU has several options that may help ee-looking-for-help/
federal employees manage their BECU loan
payments. Washington Federal Bank
• Short-term payment modifications on The largest bank headquartered in Washing-
existing loans: (206) 439-5787 or (206) ton is offering a loan program for impacted
439-5987, option 1, or government workers that provides loans for
memberassistanceteam@becu.org. up to six missed paychecks for up to 90 days
• New loans: 800-233-2328, ext. 7404. interest free.
https://get.washingtonfederal.com/relief/
Harborstone Credit Union Service interruptions for non-payment will
The following options are available for also be suspended during this time.
members impacted by the government For more information, contact the City’s
shutdown: utilities division at 253-931-3038, by email at
• Unsecured loans
utilities, or in person at the customer service
• Existing loan modifications
• Certificate secured loans desk located on the second floor of 1 East
Learn more at https://www.harborstone. Main.
com/home/contact-us/answers?item=ques-
tions-252233 or call (253) 584-2260 or Tacoma Public Utilities
1-800-523-3641. The following services are available:
• Offer to extend their payment due date for
Utility Assistance up to 60 days
• Waive late fees on bills issued on or after
today’s date
Puget Sound Energy
• Not disconnect services for up to 60 days
Puget Sound Energy offers two energy Payment assistance programs are also
assistance programs in partnership with PSE. available for income-qualified customers.
• The PSE HELP (Home Energy Lifeline To receive support, federal employees should
Program) Program contact (253) 502-8600, email
• The PSE Weatherization Assistance cservice@cityoftacoma.org. or visit
Program MyTPU.org/Assistance for more information.
Visit https://www.pse.com/pages/
bill-and-weatherization-assistance to Assistance Programs
determine eligibility.
King County Veterans Program
Seattle City Light The program honors and serves the county’s
Payment plans are available for impacted nearly 122,000 veterans and active-duty
federal employees, as well as the following service members and their families.
assistance programs: The program has income limits and uses the
• Federal Low Income Energy Assistance last 30 days for the household to determine
Program (LIHEAP) qualification. For more information, call
• Utility Discount Program (UDP) (206) 477-8282 or visit
• Emergency Low Income Assistance https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/commu-
(ELIA) nity-human-services/veterans/programs-
Learn more at: http://www.seattle.gov/light/ services.aspx
assistance/assistance.asp or
Pierce County Veterans Assistance
http://powerlines.seattle.gov/2019/01/09/
Federal employees impacted by the
need-assistance-to-pay-your-city-light-bill- shutdown who are veterans may be able to
we-can-help/. qualify for assistance with food, medical
need, rent, and utilities. Call (253)798-7449
City of Auburn for more information.
Residents who are federal government
workers will have late fees waived on city Hopelink
services including water, storm, sewer and Hopelink helps provide food assistance,
garbage. family shelter, transitional and long-term
housing, energy assistance, emergency Pallino
financial assistance and rental assistance, to The Italian food kiosk located in the
those who qualify in King County. Services Central Terminal at Sea-Tac Airport is
are provided through five shelters in offering a 50 percent discount to all TSA and
Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Shoreline, and Department of Human Services (DHS)
Sno-Valley. Impacted federal employees can employees from now until the
call (425) 869-6000 or hopelink@hopelink. shutdown has ended and paychecks have been
org to learn more. Income qualifications issued. www.pallino.com
apply. Visit hopelink.org.
Seattle Children’s Theatre
Des Moines Food Bank Furloughed federal employees or contractors
Federal employees experiencing a shutdown can receive up to four comp tickets for the
related hardship are invited to visit the Des 2018-19 season. Bring Federal ID to book
Moines Food Bank. Visit www.myfoodbank. tickets by January 25. (206) 441-3322
org for more information. The food bank is www.sct.org, 201 Thomas Street, Seattle.
located in the lower level of the Des Moines
United Methodist Church. 22225 9th Avenue Seattle Symphony/Seattle Opera
South, Des Moines. Impacted federal employees can receive up
to four comp tickets for the 2018-19 season.
United Way of King County/United Way of Tickets must be reserved by February 1.
Pierce County Seattle Symphony: (206)215-4747, Benaroya
Government employees affected by the Hall, 200 University Street, Seattle. Seattle
shutdown are encouraged to call 2-1-1 to Opera: www.seattleopera.org, (206) 389-7676,
connect with resources, visit http://211.org/ McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer Street, Seattle
services/govshutdown, Center.
UWPC.org/get-help-now or contact a
specialist at 211@UWPC.org. WestSide Baby
WestSide Baby is offering families affected by
Northwest Harvest the government shutdown free diapers and
Northwest Harvest’s hunger relief network is wipes on a walk-in basis. Families affected by
comprised of 375 food banks, meal the furlough should come to WestSide Baby
programs, and high-need schools. Impacted anytime during open hours to receive diapers
federal workers can visit http://www.north- and wipes while the shutdown continues.
westharvest.org to find the closest location. Please bring proof of government
Visit http://www.parenthelp123.org/ or call employment. www. westsidebaby.org/about-
The Family Health Hotline: 1-800-322-2588, us/locations-and-hours,
operated by WithinReach to sign up for other info@westsidebaby.org or (206) 767-1662.
public assistance and food benefits.
Airporter Shuttle
Miscellaneous All TSA personnel employed at the airport
will be provided complimentary
Doug Fox Parking transportation to/from the airport on any
Transportation Security Administration Airporter bus to and from the scheduled
(TSA) employees can park in Doug Fox service locations. Further information can be
Parking at Sea-Tac Airport for $1 a day until obtained at the Kitsap/JBLM Airporter desk
the shutdown is over. situated at Door 00 or by calling
https://www.dougfoxparking.com/ 360-876-1737.
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