From food to financing, Alaska Native organizations feel the shutdown's pinch

As the government shutdown persists, Alaska Native communities grapple with severe consequences. Key programs like SNAP and LIHEAP are at risk of running out of funds, threatening families' ability to afford groceries and heat their homes during harsh winters. Tribal Head Start programs also face funding shortages, and the shutdown's impact extends to banking and financial services. The proposed abolition of the CDFI Fund further complicates matters, as it threatens the certification of local Native CDFIs, making it difficult for them to attract investments. With Congress still deadlocked, Alaska Native communities face uncertainty and potential long-term impacts. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.