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    Financial and Other Resources Available During Federal Shutdown

    Furloughed Soldiers Additional Resources

    Furlough Resource Guide

    2025 Shutdown Assistance Map (SAM) - Resources for Federal Workers. The Shutdown Assistance Map (SAM) was created to help federal employees affected by the government shutdown find the support they need; both locally and at the national level. Search the map to see offers of assistance and resources available to you.

    https://myfedbenefitshelp.com/shutdown-assistance-map/.

     

    Pay Day Assistance

    Resources are availble to help make up for loss of income by way of zero interest loans. Learn more below.

    National Guard Relief Foundation: https://www.ngrelief.org/

    Point of Contact (POC): Kari Hegg- 800-234-3264 ext. 2

    director@eangus-wcfa.org

     

     

    Army Emergenecy Relief - Soldiers are approved on a case-by-case basis through an ETP process.

    POC: Charles Durr CSM, U.S. ARMY, RETIRED - DIRECTOR, ASSISTANCE OPERATIONS

    571-389-7137, Extension #1  

    Charles.Durr@AERHQ.org  |  www.AERHQ.org

    Required documents

     

    Air Force Aid Society - no ETP needed. Just go to the web site and fill out the required information.

    https://afas.org/how-we-help/standard-assistance/

    POC: Melissa Hilton- 571-895-7192

     

    USAA - Have to be a USAA member with a checking account and receiving at least one direct deposit. Go to their web site. See below information.

    Required documents

    POC: Heidi Bunker- 513-404-5518

    As part of its dual mission, the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) oversees and supports the Pennsylvania National Guard, but it is important to note that DMVA also serves as an advocate for Pennsylvania’s larger military community to include installations, personnel and resources from all branches of service located in the commonwealth. Below are some links you may find useful.