Ent Credit Union continues to help federal workers impacted by the government shutdown

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The federal government shutdown, which began on October 1, has now become the second-longest in U.S. history.

Since then, nearly 1.5 million civilian workers have been furloughed, or are working without pay.

Local organizations in Colorado Springs are stepping in to help those affected. Poor Richard’s Restaurant is offering free meals to federal employees and their families.

Local credit unions like Ent Credit Union are also providing financial assistance to those impacted by the shutdown. News5 first spoke with Ent Credit Union at the start of the shutdown in early October.

Three weeks later, the financial institution says it continues to see federal workers seeking support.

Casey Perkins, Senior Vice President of Consumer Lending at Ent Credit Union,