Local businesses are stepping up to support federal workers and contractors facing tough times, offering free services, discounts, and community support.
- Petal’s Edge Floral Design (Alexandria) – Free bouquets for recently laid-off federal employees; order via email by Feb. 21.
- Right Proper Brewing Company (Shaw) – A pay-it-forward program lets customers buy federal workers a beer; workers can claim a free drink with proof of employment.
- The Thirteen Choir (DC, Alexandria, Bethesda) – Two free concert tickets for laid-off or resigned federal employees; email for reservations.
- Lyman’s Tavern (DC) – Hosting a happy hour fundraiser on Feb. 21, donating a portion of drink sales to federal worker support funds.
- City-State Brewing Co. (Edgewood) – 15% off tabs for federal employees all February.
- Yoga Heights (Takoma & Georgia Ave.) – Free yoga sessions for federal workers on Feb. 22, plus discounted meditation workshops.
- Yoga District (Bloomingdale) – Free in-person and virtual yoga class on March 8.
- Friendship Hospital for Animals (Tenleytown) – Waiving emergency exam fees for laid-off federal workers’ pets, with extended payment options.
- Fleur Louise Photography – Free LinkedIn headshots for former federal employees; email to book a session.
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