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 →

If you own a business in New York and were effected by the terrorists attacks, contact he Mayor’s Hotline at 718-403-2220; or the Economic Development corporation Hotline at 718-30-2457 or 800-456-8369. These offices can answer your business questions, and direct… Continue reading →

Under the 1940 Solders and Sailors Civil Relief Act, HUD is advising all FHA approved lenders to reduce mortgage interest rates to no more than 6% for military personnel on active duty. The relief act also prohibits any mortgage lender… Continue reading →

Volunteers of America Chesapeake is a national, nonprofit, spiritually based organization providing local human service programs and opportunities including daycare, after school programs, foster care, case management, adoption, summer groups, and group homes. Another service is emergency services including food,… Continue reading →

Long Island Cares was founded in 1980 by the late singer/activist Harry Chapin in response to the immediate needs of hungry Long Islanders. Long Island Cares’ goals are to provide emergency food where and when it is needed and to… Continue reading →

The YMCA is an international community services organization that promotes positive values through programs that build spirit, mind and body welcoming all people with a focus on youth. The YMCA of Greater New York is offering emergency housing, childcare and… Continue reading →

If you are within a certain income and need help paying your heating bills, need money to make your house more energy efficient, or need funds for urgent repairs, call your local Community Action Agency. There are about 1,000 of… Continue reading →

The AmeriCares HomeFront program sponsors an annual, one-day community-based home repair program that assists homeowners and community centers who are physically or financially unable to maintain their homes or facilities. Repairs are made by teams of volunteers at no cost… Continue reading →

The California Energy Commission offers residences and small businesses up to 50% of the cost of a new heating or air conditioning system if it meets their standards for emerging renewable technologies, like solar heating, but more. Their program is… Continue reading →

Center for Food Action in New Jersey Inc. supplies a week’s supply of groceries for clients with a food emergency. You must have a referral from a human services provider, social service agency, clergy or school personnel to schedule an… Continue reading →