Hydetol International Entertainment

03/11/2025

02/11/2025

29/10/2025

The sheer force of Category 5 Hurricane Melissa is devastating, and our hearts are heavy for all the people facing this unprecedented threat across the Caribbean, especially in Jamaica.
We are sending our most fervent prayers for safety, strength and courage

25/10/2025

🌟 Furloughed & Figuring It Out? We’ve Got You. 🌟
You've seen a lot of these floating around — so here’s a massive roundup of help, from bills to banks to breakfast for the kids. 💪🇺🇸

💵 Banks & Credit Unions Helping Out
🏦 Verizon Wireless – Will split your bill or move your due date forward 30 days if you call.
🏦 Bank of America – Call the priority assistance line at 844-219-0690.
🏦 Chase – Special line for feds: 1-888-356-0023.
🏦 Congressional FCU – Relief Line of Credit: 800-491-2328.
🏦 FedChoice – Several options for existing and new members.
🏦 Interior FCU – Special loan (up to 2 net paychecks, interest-free 30 days): 800-914-8619.
🏦 Navy Federal – Furlough Loan Program: 1-888-842-6328.
🏦 PayPal – $25M in interest-free cash advances ($250-$500). Call 1-877-689-1975.
🏦 U.S. Bank – Waiving late fees and deferring new mortgage payments.
🏦 Wells Fargo – Multiple shutdown assistance lines on their website.

🚗 Auto Loan Help
🚙 Toyota & Lexus Financial – Payment deferrals up to 2 months.
🚗 Hyundai & Kia Finance – 30-day extensions for affected feds.
🚘 Ford, GM, Mercedes-Benz – Payment deferrals and late fee waivers available.

📱 Phone Providers
📞 AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon – Flexible payment options, extensions, and late-fee help.

🏠 Rent & Mortgage
🏡 National Rental Home Council – Deferred rent, no late fees.
🏦 Union Plus – $300 grants and loan help for union members: 800-472-2005.
🏠 OPM Sample Letters – Templates for landlords & creditors on the OPM site.

🥫 Food Help
🍎 Feeding America – 200 food banks + 60,000 pantries nationwide.
🥣 Your School District – Furloughed = emergency status. Apply for free school meals.

❤️ Insurance & Misc. Help
🩷 MetLife – One-time 30-day grace period. Call 1-800-GET-MET8.
💙 Fidelity & Guaranty Life – Waiving cost of insurance for 30 days.
🏢 Rent-A-Center (Benefits Plus) – Payment waiver for up to 4 months.
🇺🇸 USAA – Deferments on loans and credit cards.

💰 Grants & Furlough Funds
💵 FEEA-NARFE Fund – $100 grants for furloughed feds (apply on FEEA site).

💵 Other Grant: $150 for those earning under $59,999 — because every bit helps.
📊 Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
✅ You can suspend loan payments while in non-pay status — no documentation needed. Call 1-877-968-3778.

23/10/2025

We kicked off our additional food distributions this week for federal employees and contractors impacted by the ongoing government shutdown and have already seen significant turnout across our sites.

We’re here to support our community and will continue to work to meet the need for the duration of the shutdown. Please note that locations and times may change, so check capitalareafoodbank.org/DMV-help for the latest updates.

Each site provides boxes of shelf-stable pantry items and fresh produce while supplies last.

📄 Federal employees and contractors must show a government work ID to receive food.

Current locations and times (subject to change):
📍Tuesdays
12:00–2:00 PM | No Limits Outreach Ministries: 7721 Barlowe Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20785
📍Wednesdays (UPDATED ADDRESS)
10am – 12pm | Seneca Creek Community Church: 13 Firstfield Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 MD 20852
📍Fridays
11:00 AM–1:00 PM | United Community: 7511 Fordson Rd, Alexandria, VA 22306
11:00 AM–1:30 PM | Urban Outreach: 5343 C St SE, Washington, DC 20019
📍Saturdays
1:00–2:30 PM | LindaBen Foundation: 10739 Tucker St, Beltsville, MD 20705

For additional food assistance options across our partner network, visit capitalareafoodbank.org/DMV-help or call our Hunger Lifeline at (202) 644-9807.

22/10/2025

🎉 Don't miss out! Book your transportation now to Howard University Homecoming 2025! 🏫✨ Celebrate with friends, make memories, and soak in the spirit! 🕺📅

21/10/2025

🎤 Open Mic Night at El Ranchon – TONIGHT! 🎤
📍 Woodbridge | 🗓️ Tuesday, October 21 | 🕗 Starts at 8PM

Looking for a place to express yourself, connect with others, and maybe even launch something big?
Brown-Ize Entertainment Open Mic Night is where voices rise, stories unfold, and new paths begin.

✨ Why show up tonight?
- 🎙️ Step up to the mic—sing, speak, joke, or jam
- 🤝 Meet creatives, dreamers, and doers from all walks of life
- 🌮 Enjoy delicious food, drinks, and a vibe that’s all heart
- 🚀 You never know who’s listening—tonight could be your first step toward something major

Whether you’re performing or just soaking it in, this is your Tuesday night move.
Bring your talent, your friends, your curiosity—and let’s make some noise.

🎶 Sign-ups at 7:30PM | Show starts at 8
El Ranchon. Woodbridge. Tonight.
Let your voice be heard. Let your story begin.

21/10/2025

At Hydetol International Entertainment, we truly care! This month, we stand united for the Breast Cancer Awareness. Let’s support and spread the word together! 💖

19/10/2025

Per a 2019 provision by the MD General Assembly, federal workers and military personnel are protected from eviction proceedings during a lapse in appropriations. All eviction proceedings & foreclosures must be paused until the government reopens. At that point tenants/homeowners have 30 days to pay the arrears. If your landlord or mortgage company brings you to court, show up and cite the statute (in the link) to the judge and ask for a pause….