- Redstone Lanes Bowling Center *
- Furloughed government employees can bowl for only $1 per game (shoe rental not included). Discount cannot be used for leagues, parties or other functions. Lanes are limited after 4 p.m. during the week
- Redstone MWR Library *
- Enjoy access to free books, movies, games, and more - no rental or late fees.
- Sports, Fitness & Aquatics *
- Visit Pagano Gym, COL Scott Fitness, and the Aquatics Center for free access for government civilians.
- Parks and Pavilions
- Carroll D. Hudson has a boat launch, fishing, picnic grounds, playground, softball fields, a volleyball court, a basketball court and a path to nature. (pavilion reservations are required)
- Vincent Park has a playground, disc golf course, walking, biking and hiking trails. Bring your own discs for disc golf or check out some from Pagano Gym. (pavilion reservation required, small fee applies)
- Create a Survival Budget & Communicate Proactively
- Prioritize essentials to understand what income must be replaced. Guessing leads to costly mistakes and emotional decision-making
- Contact banks, creditors, and service providers to ask about furlough hardship options
- Take Action
- Use emergency savings, sell unused items, and/or pick up extra work
- Tap resources and charitable aid
- Military (and Retirees): Army Emergency Relief; Air Force Aid; Navy/Marine Corps Relief; Coast Guard Mutual Assistance; National Guard; Military One Source
- Veterans: Still Serving Veterans
- Civilian: Federal Employee & Education Assistance Fund
- Food Banks, Rental & Utility Assistance: dial 211 for United Way; Feeding America
- Army Community Service Financial Readiness and local AER Officer: +1(256)876-6299
- Protect Yourself
- Remain alert for scams at FBI and FTC, monitor credit , and boldly set financial boundaries with friends and family
- Don’t Overextend
- Avoid double-dipping in pay-day loans as repayment terms will overlap
- Credit is a festering band aid—use only if necessary for essentials & repay quickly
- Don’t Rob Your Future Self
- Explore all tax and long-term implications before committing to a TSP hardship loan or property sale
- Don’t Go It Alone
Family and MWR Government Shutdown Services and Resources
Stay active, stay connected!
Family and MWR offers free and low-cost resources to support the workforce during the government shutdown. For your mental and physical well-being, get outdoors to enjoy our parks and trails, workout at our gyms, swim at your indoor pool, or take the family bowling-all at little to no cost.
Available Resources
* Must present ID Card for these available resources.
FURLOUGHED EMPLOYEE CHECKLIST
DO Make it Better
DON’T Make it Worse
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