FYI..... information and resources for Sailors and family members if there is a Government shutdown. Please read. If you need any assistance please e-mail me at neicomb@gmail.com v/r Ombudsman

1. FINANCIAL COUNSELING
SERVICES & RESOURCES
IN THE EVENT OF GOVERNMENT SHUT DOWN
General Information/Advice
Information regarding any actual paycheck release delay will be issued by DFAS/PSD/PSA.
Be conservative with your money in the interim.
If military paychecks are not released on time:
• Utilize monies in savings/emergency fund and then reimburse your fund once paycheck is received
• Know that 1 May allotments could be impacted if the budget impasse continues to that date
• If you do not have sufficient funds to pay all of your obligations (rent, mortgage, utilities, insurance, etc.), contact the
company in advance and explain that payment will be delayed because of the pay stoppage due to the federal budget
situation. Assure the company that they will be paid once pay resumes and request that any late fees/penalties be waived
due to the circumstances. See sample letter:
Date
Creditor Name
Complete creditor address
Re: Your name and account number
To Whom It May Concern:
I am a (branch of service) service member. Due to the federal budget impasse and resulting government shutdown,
I did not receive my regular paycheck amount on (pay date). This has left me unable to make my regular monthly
payments. When my paycheck is issued, I expect to make my regular payment.
In the meantime, I respectfully request your patience and understanding of the situation and that you waive any
additional interest or late fees that may otherwise be charged.
If I can offer additional information, please let me know.
Thank you.
(Signature)
Information from military and military affiliated entities:
• If the budget impasse continues until 1 May, Lincoln Military Housing will not be issuing eviction notices or
assessing late fees or any other types of fees due to 1 May payment/allotment not being received.
• Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society stands ready to assist service members and family members with pre-
approved financial assistance of $300 for single Sailors and Marines and $600 for Navy and Marine Corps
families. To obtain assistance, the client need only show a military ID card and sign a repayment document.
During this timeframe the Quick Assist Loan program will be suspended. More information is available at
www.nmcrs.org.
• Communicate with your bank or credit union for possible payment exstensions, over-draft protection, or other
special programs they may have to assist you.

2. RESOURCES
Food Assistance
Armed Services YMCA
(requires referral prior to client being sent from Financial Educator, Resource Specialist, Clinical
Counselor, NMCRS)
757-363-1884
www.asymcahr.org
Angel Food Ministries
($30 = 1 week of food for family of 4)
877-366-3646
www.angelfoodministries.com
Self Help and Resource Exchange (SHARE)
($20 + 2 hours of volunteer service = approximately $35 worth of food)
757-596-7188 x 14
www.nnfoodbank.org
Emergency Financial Assistance (General)
Virginia Military Family Relief Fund Family Assistance Center
757-455-0829 x 812
http://vko.va.ngb.army.mil/VirginiaGuard/familyprograms/mfrf/
Operation Homefront
Application online at:
http://www.operationhomefront.net/hamptonroads/
Mission Daystar
757-826-2110
For many people, this is a time of additional stress and anxiety. If you need
resources or information regarding stress management or want to talk to someone
about the situation, please contact your local Fleet and Family Support Center.
Fleet and Family Support Centers we will remain open in the event of
a government shutdown.
Little Creek/Fort Story Norfolk/Portsmouth Oceana/Dam Neck
462-7563 444-2102 433-2912
Newport News Northwest Yorktown
688-6289 421-8770 887-4606
www.cnic.navy.mil/navylifema