Resources for Black women and families impacted by the government shutdown, furloughs, lay-offs and a challenging job market.
Working for the federal government used to represent security and stability. With mass lay-offs looming and shutdowns among us, this is no longer the case. Here are a few resources to support Black women and families during turbulent times.
Career Development and Career Resources:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/pivoting-parents
Financial and Housing Resources
https://response.maryland.gov/federalpublicservants/shutdown
Legal Support:
https://civiljusticeinc.org/evictions
https://educateempowership.org
Food and Meals:
https://www.prattlibrary.org/…/dei…/pratt-free-market
Martha’s Table as an incredible resource to combat food insecurity. Just bring an ID and you can get a membership to the market and grab groceries 2x/mo. If you have children or other family members in your household, check the website on how to get more than one portion: https://marthastable.org/
Bread for the City: In response, Bread for the City is welcoming those impacted into our Food Program for groceries and other essentials, including our clothing and diaper programs.Both the Northwest and Southeast centers in DC remain open and operating as usual, Monday–Thursday from 9 am–5 pm, and Friday from 9 am–12 pm. Please call (202)265-2400 for further assistance.
Job Leads and Employment Fairs:
Quadrant Inc- healthcare, leagl and IT staffing agency. https://www.quadrantinc.com/
Send resume to the team lead: jlogan@quadrantinc.com
PGA National Resort, is holding an onsite Career Fair- Thursday, October 9th, 2025. We are hiring for a variety of positions in various departments. If you are looking for a job or know someone who is, please share this with them! We hope to see you at the career fair!
The Orica team is excited to meet you at the Northern NV Jobs Career Fair!
📍 Winnemucca Convention Center
📅 October 9, 2025
🕘 9 AM – 5 PM
✅ Free entry for all job seekers
✅ Explore open roles across Orica
✅ Hand in your resume & land interviews on the spot
For mental health and emotional support, please visit the Therapy directory. You may also chat with our wellness coach Rashida to guide you. Here’s an article for you to support you as you cope.
