Alaska 211 is providing free, confidential resources for government workers affected by the shutdown, including food assistance, healthcare services, and financial support.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - As a government shutdown continues to create financial stress for many Alaskans, concerns are mounting among furloughed workers who may not receive back pay for their time off., is stepping up to provide resources and assistance to those affected by the shutdown, which reached day 7 on Tuesday.
The program connects people with essential services during times of crisis. All calls are free and confidential, providing a safe space for those seeking assistance. Community resource specialists connect Alaskans to available resources that help with basic needs such as food pantries, health care services, mental health counseling, job training, and much more.Call 211 or 478-2221 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.AST: 14-year-old in ski mask arrested after high speed chase in stolen vehicleSouthwest Airlines is coming to AlaskaThe Anchorage Assembly is considering a proposal that could mean higher taxes for short-term rentalsMayor Pruhs concedes reelection race to challenger Mindy O’Neall‘We were all stupid when we were 15 years old — but we didn’t kill people’
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