As the government shutdown stretches on in D.C., several credit unions in Colorado are stepping up to help federal workers, some of whom haven't been paid in a month.

U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans, a Republican who represents Colorado's 8th Congressional District, sent a letter to banks across the state urging them to give those workers a break.

Several credit unions are taking the lead.

Evans held a roundtable with representatives from Canvas Credit Union, Northern Colorado Credit Union, Ent Credit Union, and Colorado Credit Union to raise awareness of what they're doing to help, including offering no-interest loans, deferred payments on existing loans, and a waiver of fees.

U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans, a Republican who represents Colorado's 8th Congressional District CBS

Chris Myklebust, Chief Tr

See Full Page