Email from Trisha Calvarese for Congress Help provide groceries for federal workers and their families John, Since Congress shut down on September 30, federal workers have either been off the job or working without pay. On October 24, they will miss their second paycheck. Instead of negotiating an end to the shutdown, this administration has threatened mass firings, even pledging to renege on a law President Trump signed to guarantee backpay to workers after a shutdown. No political victory should come through punishing the workers who keep Social Security working, who make sure our water is safe to drink, and who take care of our veterans.  As a former federal employee myself, I know that public service is a badge of honor. The people who are working at Social Security offices, still making sure seniors’ checks go out on time, won’t get their own check this week. Their bills didn’t stop. The rent is still due, and they still have families who need to eat. We need solidarity, not charity. Our friends at The Labor Force are distributing grocery cards to federal workers during this shutdown. Can you split a contribution between our campaign and Labor Force help to buy a load of groceries for these workers this week? If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your secure donation will go through immediately, split between Trisha Calvarese and The Labor Force: $10 - Peanut butter and jelly $50 - Lunches for two kids for a week $250 - A whole load of groceries $25 - Household goods $100 - A week of dinners Donate another amount Federal employees are not bargaining chips. They are veterans, caregivers, law enforcement officers, and neighbors who serve their country and fellow Americans every day. They deserve stability and respect, not pink slips and political games. Can you split a donation between the Calvarese campaign and Labor Force to fund a load of groceries for a federal employee who is missing their paycheck this week?  In solidarity, Trisha Calvarese & Labor Force Donate Mail checks to: Trisha 4 CO 9609 S University Blvd., PO Box 631322 Highlands Ranch, CO 80163 Trisha Calvarese for Congress | 9609 S University Blvd. PO Box 631322 | Highlands Ranch, CO 80163 US Unsubscribe from Trisha Calvarese for Congress | Unsubscribe from all Trisha 4 Colorado Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice