THE FOREIGN SERVICE JOURNAL | SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2026 43 Foreign Affairs Support Network https://fasnetwork.org This nonprofit is developing a confidential, peer-based support network for colleagues experiencing stress, trauma, and “the unique personal and professional demands of global service.” The group is currently recruiting and training a founding cohort of “peer supporters.” Go to their website to become a peer supporter or to access free support for yourself and your family. Friends of USAID https://www.instagram.com/friendsofusaid/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/friends-of-usaid/posts/ On Instagram, this group says: “We’re former USAID folks fighting for aid & democracy.” Pay them a visit and you’ll find inspirational posts on former USAID employees running for office and informational content on what we’ve lost with the demise of USAID. You’ll also find the group posting foreign assistance content on LinkedIn. Grounded Idealist https://www.groundedidealist.co/workers Established in 2025, Grounded Idealist is a nonprofit with the mission of providing a safety net for public servants affected by mass layoffs in the federal workplace. They created the largest social-impact-focused coaching network supporting public servants, the Coaching Collaborative, which offers pro bono coaching to former USAID staff. KonTerra Group https://www.konterragroup.net The KonTerra Group, a privately owned company that previously managed USAID Staff Care services, partnered with Aid Transition Alliance in 2025 to provide confidential individual counseling support in more than 50 languages. They have a free library of resources related to the foreign assistance freeze available at https://www .konterragroup.net/staff-care-resources/usg-foreign-aid-freeze/. OneAID https://oneaidcommunity.org/community-network/ OneAID is an information and connection hub for professionals, partners, and supporters of the U.S. foreign assistance community that boasts more than 17,000 members and followers worldwide across social media platforms. From social gatherings to storytelling and educational events, webinars, and volunteer opportunities, they offer inclusive and accessible ways to connect, learn, and contribute. Browse their resource library at https://oneaidcommunity.org/support-resources/. General Consumer Law Resources What to Do If You Were Incorrectly Sent to Collections (Credit.com) https://credit.com/blog/understanding-your-debt-collectionrights You Received a Collection Notice—Now What? (IRS/Taxpayer Advocate) https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/news/nta-blog/ you-received-a-collection-notice-now-what/2024/09/# Why did I get a notice saying I have an overdue debt? (Treasury/Bureau of Fiscal Services) https://fiscal.treasury.gov/debt-management/faqs/ for-the-general-public.html Debt Collection FAQs (Federal Trade Commission) https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/debt-collection-faqs District of Columbia Consumer Law Resource Center https://www.lawhelp.org/dc/organization/consumer-lawresource-center DC Bar https://www.dcbar.org/pro-bono/free-legal-help/help- for-individuals/consumer-law-resource-center Legal Aid DC https://www.legalaiddc.org/practice-areas/consumer-law Maryland Debt Collectors and the Law https://www.peoples-law.org/debt-collectors-and-law Legal Resources and Federal Employment Rules and Regulations https://response.maryland.gov/federalpublicservants/ legal-resources-federal-employment-rules-and-regulations Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Services https://mvlslaw.org/volunteer/consumer-law-resources/ Virginia Legal Services of Northern Virginia https://lsnv.org/explore-legal-issues/money-debt-and- consumer-issues/ Virginia Legal Aid Society https://vlas.org Legal Resources Our USAID Community No website available. Led by former members of USAID’s workforce, Our USAID Community was founded in February 2025 to help USAID members individually and collectively advocate for their rights and seek accountability for the dismantling of USAID. The group is a welcoming and supportive community for all members of USAID’s global workforce as they navigate separation and post-separation from USAID. The group shares up-to-date information on USAID court cases at https://bit.ly/lawsuit-tracker-Our-AID-community. To join, email volunteers@ourusaidcommunity.org. Use the subject line “request to join” and explain your connection to USAID.
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