Free DNA Testing For Victims’ Families
LabCorp, one of the world’s largest clinical laboratories, is offering free DNA testing for families of victims of the World Trade Center disaster. For an appointment or to locate one of LabCorp’s Patient Service Centers, call toll-free 1-888-520-6952
Free Food for NYC Residents
Food for Survival solicits, collects, warehouses, and distributes food to a wide range of community feeding programs throughout the five boroughs of New York City. An individual can obtain food at a food pantry, soup kitchen, day-care center, senior centers,… Continue reading
Assistance for Contacting Government Agencies and Congressional Representatives
Do you know who your representatives in Congress are? Do you know how to get in touch with them? Or would you like to send a letter to the President? Do you need to know how to contact any of… Continue reading
Charity Scams In the Wake of Terrorist Attacks
Unbelievable but true-within hours of September 11 attack, scam artists were already working the internet seeking to rip off Americans anxious to do something to help. AOL has posted a story from CNET on how some of these heartless operators work.
Support Services in Washington, D.C.
Central Union Mission is a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. that provides needy residents with job skill training programs, prepared meals services, a community food pantry, and long-term recovery/rehabilitation services. Contact Central Union Mission, 1350 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20009; 202-745-7118
Excused Absence and Assistance to Federal Employees Affected by the Attacks
The Office of Personnel Management has set policies for those government workers affected by the September 11th attacks on the Pentagon. Depending on the situation, some workers can be excused from duty without charge to leave or loss of pay.… Continue reading
Free Pre-school and After School Programs for NYC Residents
Goddard Riverside Community Center serves all ages from pre-school to the elderly. Some of the services are: pre-school programs, day care centers, a youth center (after school and evening programs for children and youth), options program (career and educational counseling… Continue reading
Community Action For Spiritual and Emotional Needs
Adventist Community Services offers free intervention for victims of disasters. The emotional and spiritual needs of these individuals, their relatives and neighbors are addressed through door-to-door visitation and listening posts staffed by trained lay pastoral workers. These services offer useful… Continue reading
Free Food for DC Residents
Capitol Area Food Bank is the largest public, non-profit food and nutrition education resource in the Washington, DC area. Through their network of more than 700 member feeding programs, this bank provides food to needy families and families in crisis… Continue reading
Family Assistance
You can connect to the Department of Justice’s OVC’s Family Assistance Call Center at 800-331-0075 or [www.responsecare.com] if you are a family member or a victim affected by the tragic events. The Office of Crime Victims asks that you not… Continue reading
