The Christian County Military Affairs Committee is stepping up to help federal employees impacted by the ongoing government shutdown. The group has been holding a series of resource fairs to connect workers with support and information.
The shutdown has left more than a million federal employees nationwide without pay — and many in Christian and Montgomery Counties are feeling the strain.
click to download audioShannon Lane, Director of Military Affairs, says even those who are still required to work are struggling to make ends meet.
click to download audioHe says the shutdown is hitting local families — and the regional economy — especially hard.
To help, Lane says the Christian County Military Affairs Committee has organized a series of resource fairs. Two were already held earlier this week at Valor Hall in Oak Grove.
click to download audioLane adds that food assistance is also available.
click to download audioHe says this effort is about more than just finances — it’s about neighbors helping neighbors.
click to download audioEugenia Snorton-Davis, a career coach with the West Kentucky Workforce Board, says her organization is also there to support federal workers.
click to download audioFriday’s fair will take place at the Montgomery County Library, and another is planned for Saturday at Oak Grove Racing and Gaming.
