Local Credit Union Helps Coast Guard During Government Shutdown

In response to the current government shutdown, Sea West Coast Guard Federal Credit Union is offering interest-free payroll loans to active duty, retired, and civilian Coast Guard members in order to help them through any financial difficulty they may face as a result of working without pay.

“The hard-working men and women of the United States Coast Guard are being seriously affected by the government shutdown,” said Tom Doherty, President/CEO of Sea West. “With a payday that is now not guaranteed, many are worried about paying basic bills. Our organization was founded specifically to serve and support the Coast Guard and we will do all within our power to support them during this time.”

Sea West’s long-standing policy has been to offer zero percent direct-deposit loans to its members during government shutdowns, but with the current situation occurring over the holidays, it is extending its policy to cover any qualifying Coast Guard member.

“If you’re a member of the Coast Guard, we’re going to do our utmost to take care of you,” said Doherty. “As a division of Homeland Security, the Coast Guard is still actively taking care of us, despite not getting paid. If you’re a member in good standing, we’re going to make things work for you.

Coast Guard members are advised to contact a Sea West branch , visit http://www.seawest.coop or call 800-732-9378 for more information.