Resources Available to those impacted by the Government shut down

Resources Available to those impacted by the
                   Government shut down
 No matter who you are…PLEASE TAKE ONE OF THESE PACKETS so
 that you know what services local organizations and businesses
    are offering during the shutdown! If you are not personally
effected by the shutdown, your neighbors are! Please take one of
  these with you so that you can offer guidance and resources to
                              others!!
IF YOU HAVE BEEN FURLOUGHED AND YOU HAVE A NEED THAT IS NOT BEING MET, PLEASE
CALL/EMAIL EITHER OF THE PASTORS BELOW…

Rev. Brian Gruhn, First Congregational Church of Kittery at Kittery Point, Brian.Gruhn@gmail.com,
207-439-0650

Rev. Brad Hirst, Second Christian Church of Kittery, Brad@2ccucc.org , 207-439-3903

       THEY WILL HELP CONNECT YOU WITH FUNDS RAISED AT THE LASAGNA DINNER!!

Here are some of the ways that local organizations and businesses are helping too:

Local resources:
   •    Fuel & More, Fuel assistance for those in the Kittery area, Fuel & More, 207-703-8288
   •    Footprints Food Pantry, located in Kittery, 37 Old Post Rd, Kittery (207) 439-4673
   •    School Lunch Assistance, applications available to those in the Kittery School system
   •    Operation Blessing - 600 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth 603-430-8561
   •    Gather Food Pantry – Food assistance, 210 West Road, Portsmouth, info @gathernh.org,
   •    Chief Petty Officer Association, Northern New England Chapter, 259 High St., South Portland,
        ME 04106 207-741-5468, Mikel.L.Zachmann@uscg.mil
   •    Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth, http://portsmouthcollaborative.org/furlough-
        support

Transportation:
C&J Bus Lines
C&J is offering free daily transportation to work for affected federal government employees
traveling to Boston. You can see more details here: ridecj.com/blog/free-rides-furloughed-
employees/

BANKING
Most area banks are working with people who are affected by the Government shutdown. Contact
your bank directly to discuss their programs.

Bangor Savings Bank
Bangor Savings Bank cares about our customers and our communities. If you are a customer

impacted by the government shutdown, please contact our Bangor Support Team at
1-877-226-4671.

Federal Savings Bank
FSB was able to provide emergency financing backed by a fast, local decision and quality
personal service. For more information visit a local branch or fsbdover.com.

Meredith Village Savings Bank
MVSB has a variety of options to support it's customers impacted by the government
shutdown. This applies primarily to existing customers but if members of our community are
affected we will support them in every way we can here at our Portsmouth location at 2839
Lafayette Road

Northeast Credit Union
Northeast Credit Union (NECU) has announced the availability of several special programs to
assist federal workers and their families that may be affected by the government shutdown.
The programs offers deferments for up to three months on NECU consumer loans, a special
low-rate on a 12-month Signature Loan with deferred payments, and continuation of direct
deposit pay at the member’s request.

Northway Bank
Northway Bank is offering an alternate payment program for existing Northway Bank
residential mortgage or consumer loan customers. For details, call 800-442-6666 and ask
about our Government Shutdown Assistance Program or visit northwaybank.com/resources/
government-shutdown

Service Credit Union
Service Credit Union members with direct deposit, have been provided a one-time credit to
their account based on the pay period closest to the one missed. For those who do not have
direct deposit, Service Credit Union is offering a Government Shutdown Loan at 0% APR** for
up to 6 months up to $3,000 to those who qualify. To learn more, please visit servicecu.org/
governmentshutdown/.

St. Mary’s Bank
Our approach is to help each affected member with individualized support. Support may
include loan payment deferment of two months, a personal loan, and penalty-free access to
certificates of deposit. Please contact our Member Contact Center for information and
guidance. Call 1-888-786-2791

TD Bank
TD Bank Customers who are federal employees, contractors or receive federal benefits can
enroll in the TD Cares Payment Assistance Program to help meet day-to-day financial needs
during the partial government shutdown. TD Bank is offering a Payment Assistance Program if
impacted by the partial government shutdown along with access to additional funds at no
cost, late fee refunds on most TD Bank Visa® credit cards, loan assistance, and small business
loan assistance. To learn more about these programs visit TD.com or visit your local TD
branch.

EXERCISE:

CycleFierce
Cycle your worries away. Visit CycleFierce for a free month of riding. Simply create an
account on CycleFierce.com and email the studio at fierceinfo@cyclefierce.com to obtain
your free month credit.

9Round Portsmouth
9Round Portsmouth is offering all those affected by the shutdown FREE memberships for a
month. We know how to beat stress, and that's to punch things! So we will be offering those
affected and their spouses FREE 1 month

Proven Performance Center:
Furloughed government employees in the area, if you need a place to blow off steam, visit
with us. Your membership to our gym, Proven Performance Center, Home of EverProven
CrossFit, will be covered until the shutdown ends and you see a paycheck. Proven
Performance Center has locations in Dover and Exeter, NH

FOOD:
Free/Reduced Lunch for Students: If you have a student enrolled in the Kittery School
district, you can apply to get them free/reduced lunch for the duration of the shutdown:
                         kitteryschoolnutrition.heartlandapps.com/
RESTAURANTS:

Beach Pea Baking Co.
Attention Coast Guard...We thank you and want to show our support! Just come on in and
show your active Coast Card ID and have a coffee, loaf of bread or even a sandwich or
salad...it's on us!

Dos Amigos Burritos
Dos Amigos Burritos, with locations in Portsmouth, Concord and Dover, NH, Newburyport,
Mass. and is offering free burritos to government workers during the shutdown. All of Dos
Amigos’ locations are featuring the free burrito with government ID program during the
shutdown.

Exeter Inn & Epoch Restaurant
Exeter Inn and Epoch Restaurant are extending their employee pricing to those impacted by
the Federal Shutdown. Groups of four or less can dine at Epoch for 50% off your food
selections. Rooms at The Exeter Inn are available for $49 per night. Visit them online
at theexeterinn.com

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que of America (Scarborough, ME)
All government employees are welcome to join us for a complimentary lunch (2 meat combo with
choice of side and a corn bread muffin) from 2pm-4pm every day until the shutdown ends. Dine In or
Take Out. We thank you for your ongoing service.

Fat Dog Kitchen
If you are a government employee affected by the shutdown, Fat Dog Kitchen in Dover is
offering 25% off your check.

The Friendly Toast
If you’re a federal or government employee, your meal (plus a guest’s) is on us! Present a
proof of employment or Federal/Government ID and let us do the rest. (excludes appetizers +
alcohol).

Great Circle Catering
Great Circle Catering in Portsmouth offers 10% off any delivery over $100 as well as 10% off
any customer pick up from our "Customer Pick Up" menu. Check out our website for menus at
greatcirclecatering.com.

IKKO Japanese Sushi & Steak House-Portsmouth
IKKO II offers complimentary lunch to any federal government worker during the government
shutdown. Pick on entree from the lunch menu per employee, on us. Available Monday
through Friday from 11am - 3pm. Receive 25% off of your bill during your normal dining visit,
available Monday through Saturday only. Must present a valid ID or proof of employment. For
dine-in guests only .

La Casita
We are offering house accounts to all Federal Employees effected by the shutdown. When you
get paid, we get paid. #familia 181 ME-236, Kittery, ME 03904 (at the rotary)

Macaroni Grill
The Macaroni Grill in South Portland, ME is offering free spaghetti dinner for any federal employee
affected by the shutdown.

Mr. Mac's Portsmouth
Mr. Mac's in Portsmouth offers 15% off their entire check until the day after the government
reopens. Show your government ID when placing your order. This is valid on dine-in or takeout
and excludes the purchase of gift cards & alcohol.

Row 34
Row 34 will be offering government employees who come in and show their ID a
complimentary meal until the shutdown ends during lunch and brunch only. Choose from a
Crispy Fish Sandwich, served with chips and slaw, or a Bacon Cheddar Burger served with
caramelized onions (one per person).

THINGS TO DO/EVENTS AND FUN FOR FAMILIES:

Shawnee Peak Ski Resort
Shawnee Peak will offer free skiing to all Active Coast Guard Members and their immediate family
until the federal government shutdown is lifted. We thank you for protecting the beautiful New
England coastline and for securing our vessels in Kittery.

Albacore Park
The USS Albacore is offering free admission to federal shutdown affected employee families
on Monday, January 21 for Martin Luther King Day. IDs required for discount. Albacore Park is
open from 9:30 to 4pm.

Children’s Museum of New Hampshire
Free one-time admission into the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire for impacted federal
workers, their spouse and their dependent children. Must present employment ID. Learn more
about the Children’s Museum of NH at childrens-museum.org.

Seacoast Repertory Theatre
Seacoast Rep is here to entertain. Seacoast Rep is offering two free tickets for each impact
federal employee during the furlough with proof of employment. Six seats will be reserved
per show with additional seats if available. To view upcoming show please visit
SeacoastRep.org.

Seacoast Science Center
Seacoast Science Center would like to help families affected by the shutdown. While the
shutdown lasts, we will offer free admission for families who show a federal employee ID,

giving them a place to go that won't cost money and will fill time with something positive
until they can get back to work. Seacoast Science Center is open every day from 10am-4pm.

Monkey Mind Escape Room
Are you a local federal employee that's been impacted by the government shutdown? We want to
offer you an adventure for FREE this holiday weekend. Call us for info! (603)498-8997

OTHER SERVICES

The Rusty Razor Barber Shop: For those of you WORKING for the government and are
effected by the shutdown…We got you covered until the shutdown is over…TSA, USCG, …etc…
come on down and get fresh. The offer is extended to family dependents as well. Limited to
one haircut per month and we need a Name and Military ID to put on file. Times are rough
out there so we are trying to do what we can for you. 16A Shapleigh Rd., Kittery, ME 03904

Vanity Hair Studio: offering 40% off retail products (shampoo, conditioner, etc.) and 25% off
all haircuts for those who are not being paid during the shutdown. We are located at 33 Deer
St., Suite 3A in Portsmouth. This is valid during the government shutdown and to those
affected by nonpayment for their work and services for our country. A valid government ID is
required. vanityhairstudionh.com, 603-430-8689