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Las Cruces, New MexicoUtilities/Phone AssistanceThe City of Las Cruces Utilities is helping furloughed employees as they face challenges paying their bills since they’re not getting paid due to the government shutdown. LCU is asking federal workers to present a copy of their federal ID, address and phone number, which will be sent to the billing supervisors who will work directly with the customers.Verizon is standing by to help with flexible payment options to keep your service running. Our Promise to Pay program allows you to set a future date for payment quickly and easily. Any government employee customer impacted by the shutdown can utilize any of these self-service tools or speak with one of our financial services representatives for further assistance at 1-866-266-1445.T-Mobile announced on January 5 it is?ready to help?federal employees directly impacted by the shutdown by offering deferred and flexible payments: To discuss how T-Mobile can help, customers who are Federal employees or Federal government account customers need to call T-Mobile Customer Care (611 from a T-Mobile device or 1-877-746-0909 from any phone).Sprint will support customers impacted by the current federal government shutdown, the company announced: Sprint Customer Care is prepared to work with federal government employees seeking short-term payment solutions. Impacted customers should?contact us?by calling 888-211-4727?or go online to chat with a Care representative. Additional information about Sprint payment options are available?AT&T: Customers affected by the shutdown are eligible for flexible payment options to keep service -- including cellphones, television and internet -- running. Make payment arrangements online at .Financial ResourcesFirstLight Federal Credit Union announced it is offering assistance to eligible government employees affected by the federal shutdown. For members who have an outstanding loan, there are payment-extension programs, as well as a 0 percent APR emergency loan option.White Sands Federal Credit Union has options available, such as an?unsecured personal loan or line of credit,?to members that may help federal workers experiencing financial strain. People who aren't members of the credit union would first have to apply for membership, which entails a small fee,?to be eligible. In applying for an unsecured loan, which could range up to $20,000,?WSFCU would consider a person's credit history, current indebtedness and?normal income level (from when the federal government is operational) in deciding whether to grant the loan, said?Sharon Sumner, vice president for marketing for the credit union.Wells Fargo?announced?it is taking a series of steps?to help affected federal workers, including fee reversals, forestalling?negative reports to credit agencies and special accommodations?for loan or mortgage payments. Customers of that bank should call a newly set up hotline,?800-219-9739, or visit a branch location for more in-depth info.Bank of America, via its Client Assistance Program,?also has?a hotline for affected federal workers to discuss their financial options:?844-219-0690Nationstar/Mr. Cooper, a representative said that two months of payments could be forestalled for an affected federal worker. But in April, three months of payments would become due.Bank of?Albuquerque, a representative said an affected federal worker could apply for extended payment deadlines by completing a packet of information. However, that?bank would not be able to consider approving such applications until one of the mortgage's?backers, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, granted an OK. And that department isn't able to grant such a waiver because its personnel are affected by the shutdown.Chase bank announced its efforts to help its customers who are U.S. government employees on Dec. 22 and is encouraging customers to call a special care line at 888-356-0023 to discuss available hardship programs. The help also is available for customers who do business with a federal agency that is also affected, Chase said in a statement.Century Bank is offering either 0% interest loans? or no-penalty overdraft checking account to federal employees. Repayment is then negotiated once the government re-opens. VP/Branch Manager Laura E. Holguin. 141 S. Roadrunner Parkway, Suite 101. 575-521-2406.Congressional Federal Credit Union: Furloughed employees and those working without pay can apply for the Relief Line of Credit with an interest-free rate over 60 days.FedChoice: The Federal Credit Union has several options listed in its Furlough Center at .Navy Federal Credit Union: Affected union members who have direct deposit of their government pay may be eligible for interest-free loans. Government contractors may be eligible if their direct deposit is received directly from the federal government and will be affected by a government shutdown.U.S. Employees Credit Union: Affected union members who have direct deposit of their government pay may be eligible for interest-free loans. According to its website, the Government Shutdown Loan is to be “repaid in 60 days or when the government processes back pay, whichever is sooner.”Washington Federal: Offering 0% interest loans for 90 days (5% after 90 days). Borrow up to 12 weeks of net (take home) pay. No application or loan fees. (available to Civil Servants only, not contractors) Jessica Tarango - Amador Branch. 301 W. Amador. 575-647-0704.Wells Fargo: The bank says it "will work with individuals and business banking customers whose income is disrupted as a result of the shutdown." Customers should call 1-800-TO-WELLS, or the number on their credit card, debit card or statement for assistance, or visit any Wells Fargo branch. Mortgage, loan, and credit customers may qualify for forbearance or other payment assistance programs based on their individual circumstances, the company posted on its website.Workforce Solutions Borderplex?(915-887-2600,?) has created a list of employers willing to hire federal employees on a temporary basis.Ally Financial:?The company announced in a?Jan. 18 news release?that it had expanded its assistance program to "provide aid and resources for customers affected by the partial U.S. government shutdown.” Based on individual needs, expanded benefits may include: refunds of transaction fees or of non-sufficient funds fees, CD early withdrawal penalty waivers, expedited check fee waivers, wire fee waivers, late charge waivers and payment extensions. Contact customer care at 877-247-2559,?through chat?or email to discuss options.Better Mortgage:?The digital mortgage lender announced in a?news release?that it has launched a?mortgage refinance program called Shutdown Relief?Emergency Refi that "allows federal employees to tap into their home?equity for living expenses and delays loan payments for impacted?federal government employees for up to 30 days after the end of the?furlough." Learn more at?shutdownrelief.Discover:?Impacted federal workers who are Discover cardmembers or have a loan with Discover Bank?may be eligible for assistance such as skipping a payment and having late fees and interest charges reversed if they miss a payment because of the shutdown, company officials told USA TODAY.?To request assistance, call 800-347-2683.Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund:?Small grants are available for furloughed and excepted federal employees. Learn more and find other resources at?shutdown.Homesnap:?The national home search platform has launched a relief program to pay the rent or mortgage of 10 government workers or contractors in February who are not being paid during the shutdown. To participate, share what your home means to you by snapping a photo, recording a video or writing up a few words and then tagging Homesnap and using #MyHomeMeans and #ShutdownStories on social media by Jan. 31. You can also apply and learn more at?myhomemeans.Marcus by Goldman Sachs:?Eligible government employees impacted by the temporary government shutdown may be eligible for a payment deferral on their Marcus loan and savings customers may be eligible to have early withdrawal penalties waived. For request assistance and to discuss options, call 844-627-2876.Old National:?Furloughed government employees and employees of federal contractors impacted by the government shutdown can apply for a 90-day, no-fee, interest-free loan of up to $1,500, the?bank announced. They also can get payment extensions, refunds of overdraft fees, waiver of monthly checking service charges and more. Call the Old National Bank Client Care Centers at 800-731-2265 or visit banking centers. U.S. Bank:?The bank created a new, low-rate quick loan for federal employees affected by the shutdown. It is available to customers with any U.S. Bank product, including mortgage, auto loans or U.S. Bank credit cards,?the company announced. The designated federal government shutdown line is 877-760-6046.PayPal?is?offering $500 in an interest-free cash advance?— what it calls the equivalent of one week's take-home pay — for existing and new customers who are federal employees and struggling to make ends munity/Food Resources:Casa de Peregrinos?will host a food pantry day specifically for federal employees and contractors from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Jan. 24, at their flagship location on the Community of Hope campus, 999 W. Amador Ave. CdP business partners —?including El Paso Electric, Century Bank, Wells Fargo and Washington Federal —?will also offer information about financial relief. To receive services, bring?federal identification.?For additional information,?call?575-523-5542, email?casadepere@ or follow on Facebook @cdplascruces.If the federal shutdown continues, Peace Lutheran Church in Las Cruces plans to host another dinner for federal workers on Sunday, January 27th.MVD Express?will waive its convenience fee on vehicle registration renewal and/or driver’s license renewal services for federal employees and their dependents until the shutdown concludes.?To receive the waived convenience fee, furloughed workers must be present and show proof of federal employment with ID badge or pay stub. Required taxes and state fees are still applicable. For info, visit?.New Mexico Highlands University is offering a free online geographic information systems class to furloughed federal employees. The eight-week two-credit class is called Introduction to Geospatial Technology. The class, which began Wednesday, offers flexibility for students to access the online sessions on their own time and at their own pace. Furloughed federal employees can register online for the Introduction to Geospatial Technology class at nmhu.edu/GIS. For more info, contact the Highlands Registrar's Office at 505-454-3437. To learn more about the class, contact Joe Zebrowski, geospatial technology director at Highlands, at?jpzebrowski@nmhu.edu.Casa de Peregrinos?emergency food pantry,?999 W. Amador Ave., Suite F, in?Las Cruces offers food to residents in need, whether they're furloughed federal workers or not. For info, call 575-523-5542Beck's Roasting House & Creamery, 130 N. Mesquite St., in Las Cruces, is hosting "Federal Employee Appreciation Day" event on?Wednesday, Jan. 23. Federal employees affected by the shutdown can visit before noon that day for music, free coffee and muffins,?according to the business' FacebookTwo yoga studios, Dwellyoga and Downtown Desert Yoga, are working together to host free yoga classes on Wednesday, Jan. 23, in Klein Park, 155 N. Mesquite St., for affected federal workers. Sessions are slated to start at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m., and people can arrive or leave at their convenience. Wear comfortable clothes. "The reason a lot of people are drawn to yoga is it gives them an opportunity to get out of their head ... and let go of some of the worry and doubt they're experiencing," said Colleen Boyd, owner of Downtown Desert Yoga.New Mexico's immersive art experience?Meow Wolf?wants to help out those federal workers by giving them something to do while the government is still shut down. For the duration of the US government shutdown, Meow Wolf will be offering free admission to their Santa Fe location for any federal employee. All you have to do is show?your?photo ID or badge at the entrance to get in. Meow Wolf?is located at 1352 Rufina Circle in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Meow Wolf is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Meow Wolf is closed on Tuesdays. Call for more information (505) 395-6369.El Paso, TexasUtilities/Phone AssistanceEl Paso Water is offering flexible payment plans to furloughed workers having difficulty paying bills during the continuing federal government shutdown. The water utility said it will suspend water shut-offs and?offer?deferment and flexible payment plans for workers missing their federal government paychecks. El Paso Water customers may visit the customer service center 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday at 6400 Boeing Drive. Customers must have identification and proof of furloughed status. El Paso Water Utility (915-594-5500) will work with customers to defer payments or create flexible payment plans.El Paso Electric (915-543-5970) will work with customers to defer payments or create flexible payment plans.Texas Gas Service (800-700-2443) will work with customers to defer payments or create flexible payment munity/Food Resources:Taco Cabana: The restaurant is offering federal employees affected by the government shutdown a 20 percent off its entire menu beginning on Jan. 17 Employees need to show a valid federal identification. The discount will continue through the period of the shutdown.?YMCA: The YMCA of El Paso is offering employees who are furloughed, or working and not getting paid due to the government shutdown, a place to work out for free with their family.Poke3 is offering a free meal to all furloughed federal employees this weekend.MJ Barber Studio at 1821 N. Zaragoza Road. A barber shop in east El Paso is helping furloughed federal workers. She asks those coming in to show federal identification to receive a free haircut. She asks those coming in to show federal identification to receive a free haircut.El Pasoans Fighting Hunger and their 125 non-profit partners (915-298-0353,?) has emergency food baskets for impacted employees available throughout the community at food pantries.211?is a clearinghouse of information about available resources for federal employees impacted by the shutdown. If additional resources not listed below are needed, call?2-1-1?for more information. You can also reach out to our office at?915-541-1400.Workforce Solutions Borderplex (915-887-2600, ) has created a list of employers willing to hire federal employees on a temporary basis.Emergence Health Network?() has a crisis hotline (915-779-1800 manned by qualified mental health professional and backed up by on-call professionals who are available 24/7. You can also visit one of their mental health clinics.Walmart Optometry: Dr. Richard Nevins is?waiving co-pays for government workers?as long as he accepts the insurance. Dr. Nevins' practice is located at 1850 N. Zaragoza. To make an appointment, call 915-581-4497Pure Barre is a collection of 45-50 minute total body workouts. At the core of our technique we use a thoughtful series of low impact, isometric movements that are designed to produce results. Pure Barre Is offering a free week of classes, just show your federal I.D.North Texas Food Bank?is working to identify and respond to the increased needs of residents. Those who need emergency food assistance can go to the?North Texas Food Bank’s website to find an agency nearby.Financial Resources:Financial institutions that are offering support include:GECU,?, 915-778-9221TFCU,?tfcu.coop, 915-843-8328First Light Federal Credit Union,?, 915-562-1172Navy Federal Credit Union, 888-842-6328USAA,?, 800-531-USAA (8722)Bank of America, 844-219-0690Chase:?, 888-356-0023Wells Fargo,?, 800-TO-WELLSBBVA,?, 877-218-7254Workforce Solutions Borderplex?(915-887-2600,?) has created a list of employers willing to hire federal employees on a temporary basis.Ally Financial:?The company announced in a?Jan. 18 news release?that it had expanded its assistance program to "provide aid and resources for customers affected by the partial U.S. government shutdown.” Based on individual needs, expanded benefits may include: refunds of transaction fees or of non-sufficient funds fees, CD early withdrawal penalty waivers, expedited check fee waivers, wire fee waivers, late charge waivers and payment extensions. Contact customer care at 877-247-2559,?through chat?or email to discuss options.Better Mortgage:?The digital mortgage lender announced in a?news release?that it has launched a?mortgage refinance program called Shutdown Relief?Emergency Refi that "allows federal employees to tap into their home?equity for living expenses and delays loan payments for impacted?federal government employees for up to 30 days after the end of the?furlough." Learn more at?shutdownrelief.Congressional Federal Credit Union:?Furloughed employees and those working without pay can apply for the “Relief Line of Credit” with an interest-free rate over 60 days.Discover:?Impacted federal workers who are Discover card members or have a loan with Discover Bank?may be eligible for assistance such as skipping a payment and having late fees and interest charges reversed if they miss a payment because of the shutdown, company officials told USA TODAY.?To request assistance, call 800-347-2683.Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund:?Small grants are available for furloughed and excepted federal employees. Learn more and find other resources at?shutdown.Homesnap:?The national home search platform has launched a relief program to pay the rent or mortgage of 10 government workers or contractors in February who are not being paid during the shutdown. To participate, share what your home means to you by snapping a photo, recording a video or writing up a few words and then tagging Homesnap and using #MyHomeMeans and #ShutdownStories on social media by Jan. 31. You can also apply and learn more at?myhomemeans.Marcus by Goldman Sachs:?Eligible government employees impacted by the temporary government shutdown may be eligible for a payment deferral on their Marcus loan and savings customers may be eligible to have early withdrawal penalties waived. For request assistance and to discuss options, call 844-627-2876.Old National:?Furloughed government employees and employees of federal contractors impacted by the government shutdown can apply for a 90-day, no-fee, interest-free loan of up to $1,500, the?bank announced. They also can get payment extensions, refunds of overdraft fees, waiver of monthly checking service charges and more. Call the Old National Bank Client Care Centers at 800-731-2265 or visit banking centers.U.S. Bank:?The bank created a new, low-rate quick loan for federal employees affected by the shutdown. It is available to customers with any U.S. Bank product, including mortgage, auto loans or U.S. Bank credit cards,?the company announced. The designated federal government shutdown line is 877-760-6046.PayPal?is?offering $500 in an interest-free cash advance?— what it calls the equivalent of one week's take-home pay — for existing and new customers who are federal employees and struggling to make ends meet. ................
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