Are you or someone you know affected by the Federal Government's Shutdown? Here's a list of local resources being offered to help those in need. Feel free to email us any resources we missed HERE.
Anne Arundel Community College
The school pushed its spring payment deadline back and will handle further student concerns on a case-by-case basis.
AP Matthews Heating and Air Conditioning
The HVAC company is offering deferred payment options for federal employees affected by the shutdown - visit their website or call 410-798-7000 for details
Severn Bank
Severn Bank is offering personal loans with no interest to help Federal Employees get through. Contact Severn Bank (410-260-2000) to get details and a helping hand.
Anne Arundel Community Development Services
Is the government shutdown impacting your ability to make mortgage payments? Call (410) 222-7600 or visit their website
Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks Child Care
Child Care Programs (before/after school) will waive the late fee and hold spaces until the end of the month of January. Please call (410) 222-7856 for questions
BARK!
The pet store is offering a free bag of food with government ID
Mental Health Agency
The Mental Health Agency has a warm-line, which individuals can call for help and resources for crisis response, meaning emotional support. That line is 410-768-5522.
SPAN
SPAN is an emergency assistance agency located in Severna Park. They assist clients with court ordered evictions, utility turn offs, prescriptions and food. Eligibility is determined by the client's zip code - the zip codes we assist are on our website spanhelps.org.
Potential clients can call the office to determine eligibility and to learn what they need to bring to our office for assistance.
Baltimore Gas & Electric
BG&E has programs tailored to help customers with temporary or extended hardships, including those impacted by the federal government shutdown. For more information, visit their website
Anne Arundel County Public Works
Customers with water/sewer bills over $200 may enter into a payment plan with the Office of Finance. With a payment plan in place, the customer's service will not be shut-off. The 10% late payment penalty fee for water/sewer bills may be waived two times a year. Citizens can call customer service if they are past due on any of their County water/sewer or tax bills and ask for guidance. More information or to view your bill can be found HERE
Anne Arundel County Public Libraries
In an effort to lighten the burden felt by many county residents, Anne Arundel County Public Library will waive fines incurred between January 4, 2019 through the end of the federal government shutdown for federal government employees, contractors and their families. Additionally, we will not block library use for any customer for non payment of fines or send a customer to collections during the shutdown.
Affected customers should contact their local branch to have their fines waived. More information can be found at https://www.aacpl.net
Furloughed employees should also take advantage of the many free and valuable educational services available at the library including:
- Language learning through Rosetta Stone
- High quality skills training through Lynda.com courses
- Top rate films, documentaries and the Great Courses with Kanopy streaming services
- Engaging in programs in our libraries on topics ranging from gardening and wellness to genealogy and book clubs
- Free tax preparation with AARP
- And of course the more than 1 million books, eBooks, CDs, and DVDs we are known and loved for.
Quiet Waters Park - Ice Skating Rink
Free Ice Skating is being offered for those Federal Employees affected by the Government Shutdown.
More information about Ice Skating at Quiet Waters:
https://www.aacounty.org/services-and-programs/ice-skating-at-quiet-waters-park
SNAP/FSP Benefit Information
The Maryland Department of Human Services is ready to assist vulnerable Marylanders as the federal government shutdown continues. To stay in the know about all things SNAP during this time, visit: https://bit.ly/2W18Ek6
