Furloughed government workers, contractors and others affected by the government shutdown can learn about assistance available to them during a resource fair tomorrow (Jan. 26).

Councilmember Will Jawando (D-At Large) convened and will co-sponsor the fair, along with Our Voices Matter. The event will be hosted by Reid Temple AME Church at 12101 Tech Rd. from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

“County government, our nonprofit providers, utility providers and local businesses have stepped up to help residents affected by the government shutdown obtain the vital services they need,” said Jawando in a press release. “Leadership in Washington has become disconnected from the people. I pledge to do all that I can to help support county residents and service providers as they endure this extended period of unprecedented stress.”

The resource fair will include representatives from the following agencies and organizations:

EveryMind (formerly Mental Health Partnership)

A Wider Circle

Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services

Manna Food Center

Nourish Now

Capital Area Food Bank

SHARE

Montgomery County Department of Recreation

Montgomery County Public Libraries

Montgomery College

Montgomery County Department of Housing and Community Affairs

Montgomery County Food Coalition

Washington Gas

Industrial Bank

PEPCO

Montgomery County Parks

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission

Interfaith Works

In addition, a list of resources available to furloughed workers can be found at the county’s shutdown assistance web portal.