First Financial Bank, Abilene ISD helping families affected by government shutdown

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Local organizations First Financial Bank and Abilene ISD are helping families affected by the ongoing government shutdown.

First Financial Bank says they have assistance options available for anyone affected by the shutdown, which began October 1.

“At First Financial Bank, our priority is you. If you or a family member has been negatively affected by the shutdown, we’re here to help however we can,” a statement on their website reads. “We encourage you to come speak with us about the assistance options that are available during this time.”

More information on First Financial Bank’s efforts to provide aid during the shutdown can be found on their website.

Abilene ISD Superintendent John Kuhn announced that the district’s homeless education office, in partnership with Love and Care Ministries and other donors, will be raising funds for servicemember families affected.

They are also considering expanding the Care Packs for Kids weekend program to all Dyess servicemember families, if they can raise the $4.25 required to distribute each care park, as their current donors can only support the existing needs of their program.

Anyone who wants to help this program is asked to contact Darrin Cox at Abilene ISD.

It’s currently unknown when the government shutdown will resolve. BigCountryHomepage.com will provide additional details.