Free Home Repairs in New York and Connecticut!
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
Free Office Space and Computer Equipment for New York Non-Profits
The Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York (NPCC) has created a web page of New York City nonprofits businesses offering assistance to other nonprofits affected by the September 11th attacks. Crisis intervention, grief counseling, computer equipment, office space, Internet and… Continue reading
Free Insurance Information
The mission of the Insurance Information Institute is to improve the public’s understanding of insurance — what it does and how it works. It is recognized as the primary source of information, analysis and referrals concerning insurance and answers 50,000… Continue reading
Free Grief Counseling for Pet Loss
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is offering free grief counseling services to any New York resident that has loss his/her pet(s) as a result of the September 11th attacks. Stephanie LaFarge, Ph.D., Director of… 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
Support Offered to Displaced Nonprofits
In an effort to assist New York nonprofit organizations that have temporarily lost the use of their computer equipment or Internet access due to the recent tragic events, the Foundation Center is offering free use of its computer lab in… Continue reading
One of the Big Questions
facing parents and teachers is how to talk to children about the recent terrorist events in New York and Washington. Some terrorism-specific information is available at: {www.fema.gov/kids/terrism.htm}. Other general guidelines about helping children in a disaster are also helpful. Go… Continue reading
Legal Aid for New Yorkers in Need
The Legal Aid Society, the oldest and largest legal services organization in the New York metro area, is recognized for its free assistance in the areas of criminal defense, civil legal work and juvenile justice. Legal matters handled on a… Continue reading
Free Family Therapy and Stress Reduction Courses
The Albert Ellis Institute is a non-profit agency that offers individual, couple, and family therapy. There are on-going therapy groups and training in biofeedback for stress-related disorders. Also offered are workshops and courses, professional training, consulting services, and publications. Contact… Continue reading
Free Money and Help For Lupus Patients
The S.L.E. (LUPUS) Foundation (a Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America) offers individual entitlement counseling showing families how to obtain Medicaid, Medicare, social security income/social security disability, food stamps, housing assistance and legal aid. They also have a Grant-in-Aid… Continue reading
