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Support for Employees Impacted by the Federal Government Shutdown
November 13, 2025 UPDATE: While we are happy that the government shutdown is over, we have to wait to hear from our customers that funding has been received and the stop work order has been lifted. We ask our employees to please wait patiently to hear from your managers for reporting instructions.
At Chimes, we understand that recent federal government shutdowns have had a direct impact on some of our programs that operate under federal contracts. As a result, certain areas of our organization have experienced temporary furloughs.
We know this can be a challenging and uncertain time, and we want our employees and their families to know that they are not alone. Our Human Resources team has developed Furlough FAQ’s to help answer common questions and connect you with helpful resources, including unemployment information, food assistance, and community support programs.
Please visit the Furlough FAQ section on this site for additional information, contact details, and guidance. We remain committed to supporting every member of the Chimes family and will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
— The Chimes Human Resources Team
The IT HelpDesk portal now includes a direct link to the Learning & Development HelpDesk for training-related requests (e.g., course issues, certificate copies, scheduling, project support).
How to access:
Go to support.chimes.org
Click the Learning & Development Requests icon
Submit your request in the right category
- Or, go here for direct access.
Reminder: Use the L&D HelpDesk only for training/learning needs. Continue using IT/Facilities HelpDesk for tech or facilities issues.
For this month’s message, we look back on Disability Employment Awareness Month. We hear from Doug Smith, Director of Meaningful Day Services at Chimes, about all the inspiring ways Chimes supports people with barriers to independent employment find work. We also hear from Shelly Shaffer, Senior Vice President, Strategic Operations & Business Expansion, as she highlights a special day for our team members in the custodial field. Connecting people with disabilities and mental health challenges is one of the most important things we do as an organization!
Discover our branding guidelines, designed to ensure consistency across all communications. Here, you’ll find logos, templates, and detailed instructions for correct branding usage. Follow these standards to help us maintain a cohesive and recognizable identity.
Check out core elements -our updated Mission, Vision, and Values – of the strategic plan in English:
Download Mission, Vision, and Values Plan – English Here
Check out the full, approved 3-Year Strategic Plan:
Check out core elements -our updated Mission, Vision, and Values – of the strategic plan in English:
Download Mission, Vision, Values – Spanish Here
Check out the full, approved 3-Year Strategic Plan:
