The government shutdown starting Wednesday is impacting San Diego’s military and veteran families. It’s prompting local organizations to mobilize emergency assistance for service members and federal workers facing paused paychecks.
“As you know, during the shutdown, active duty military still continue to come to work, but they don’t get paid, and we’re concerned about military families and how they sustain themselves,” David Boone, president and CEO of SDMAC said.
SDMAC has partnered with four other organizations to form an emergency action group aimed at helping military families navigate financial hardships during the shutdown…