Many local Las Vegas businesses (and national companies) are stepping in to help government workers who have been furloughed or working without pay during the government shutdown. Here is a list of places offering freebies, discounts, or other forms of help:
- RTC Southern Nevada is offering free bus rides for federal employees (details below)
- The Mob Museum is offering free admission to those affected by the shutdown (details below)
- FRIENDS! The Musical Parody is offering free tickets to furloughed federal employees (details below)
- Lion Habitat Ranch is offering cheap admission for furloughed federal employees (details below)
- BEER Park Las Vegas, at Paris Las Vegas, is offering free food and non-alcoholic drinks for furloughed federal employees until the shutdown ends
- Southwest Diner in Boulder City if offering 50% off for furloughed federal employees (details below)
Assistance
- Three Square food bank is helping any family affected by the shutdown
- Utility companies like Southwest Gas and NV Energy are offering assistance for those affected by the shutdown
- Dollar Loan Center is offering interest-free loans up to $2,500 for federal employees (details below)
- Max Pawn is offering 30 day interest-free loans for federal employees (details below)
- Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund is offering small grants to those affected by the shutdown
- Homesnap is helping furloughed government workers help with paying rent and mortgages
- AT&T is offering flexible payment options for those affected by the shutdown
- Bank of America is offering assistance to those affected by the shutdown
- Chase is assisting those affected by the shutdown
- U.S. Bank is offering low-rate interest quick loans to those affected by the shutdown
- Wells Fargo is offering assistance to those affected by the shutdown
Free or discounted offers:
Assistance, loans, etc: