Federal Employee Assistance Recreation

BASIC NEEDS CHILDREN FOOD SERVICES LEGAL SERVICES PET SERVICES RECREATIONAL SERVICES

Sometimes the best way to deal with the fact that you are no longer getting paid is to do something to take your mind off of your circumstances.

Below is a list of charities that are currently providing services to federal employees in need: 

The Seattle Aquarium Society

The Seattle Aquarium is offering free admission to federal employees affected by the furlough. The discount applies to Federal employees and one guest until the shutdown ends.

We ask that they show federal government ID card at admission counter. This is not available online.

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Seattle Repertory Theatre

Impacted by the government shutdown? Have a night at the theatre on the Rep! Seattle Rep is now offering two complimentary tickets to Last of the Boys or The Woman in Black to all furloughed federal employees.

Just present your government I.D. at the Box Office or call (206) 443-2222 to reserve your tickets.

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Harlequin Productions

Harlequin Productions is offering furloughed government or contract workers two complimentary tickets to our current production of I Ought to be in Pictures by Neil Simon, running until February 9th.

Come by with your federal ID to book your tickets or give us a call in the Box Office at 360.786.0151.

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Clarion West

Clarion West is offering the January and February class for free for up to three federal employees. The classes are held on January 27 and February 10.

If you are interested in reserving your spot or have any questions, please email marnee@clarionwest.org.

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Spokane Symphony

 

Spokane Symphony will be offering free tickets for furloughed federal workers who are not being paid during the shutdown. 

We have tickets available to the upcoming “Cirque Zuma Zuma” African-themed circus at Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox in Spokane on Friday, February 1 at 7:00 p.m.

Click here for show details.

 

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Seattle Children's Museum

For the duration of the government shutdown, Seattle Children’s Museum will welcome the entire immediate family of any government employee* into the museum for only $10.

Additionally, Seattle Center is currently offering steep parking discounts during the “Seattle Squeeze”. Families arriving after 11am AND leaving before 3pm are eligible to receive a voucher for $1 parking in Seattle Center lots from Armory vendors (like SCM) when they spend $10 or more! 

Blackout dates apply to parking promo only: January 13 and 20 or February 2, 3 and 24.

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School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts

School of Acrobatics & New Circus Arts (SANCA) is offering free enrollment to our winter session classes for furloughed federal employees

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KidsQuest Children's Museum

KidsQuest Children’s Museum is currently offering free admission to all federal employees impacted by the government shutdown. Federal employees should show their government ID to gain admission.

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Combined Fund Drive Disaster Relief Special Campaign Policy:

The Combined Fund Drive understands that many calls will be made for monetary donations during relief campaigns, so please give, but give wisely.  For more resources about the charities involved in any disaster relief campaign, please visit any of the organizations below:

               

 

The Washington State Combined Fund Drive knows that when disasters strike, help is needed and the CFD will always provide an avenue for our donors to give during any time of need.  The process we use to determine what charities may participate in a disaster relief campaign are as follows:

  • Acquiring the list of participating charities

    CFD staff sends an email to every single active member charity in the CFD program asking who is providing services and goods to the disaster relief efforts and give 24 hours for charities to respond to our request.

    Once the 24-hour time period has elapsed, the CFD verifies that the charities who have responded to our request are members of the CFD with a current/active status at the IRS and Office of the Secretary of State Charities Division and launches the disaster relief campaign.

    Any charity that responds after the initial 24-hour period is still eligible to participate in a disaster relief campaign if they meet the required qualifications.

  • Proof of presence

    Proof of charity involvement in disaster relief zones must be provided to the CFD. Proof can come in the form of press releases, statements, verification through news vendors or other means.

     

  • Right of refusal

    The Combined Fund Drive is not a policing agency and has no means to verify that charities involved in any disaster relief campaign are providing the services and goods they have stated they are providing.

    Charity participation in a disaster relief campaign is not an endorsement on behalf of the CFD.

    The Combined Fund Drive reserves the right to eliminate any charity from disaster relief campaigns if it is discovered that they are not providing services specific to the disaster relief effort.