Scholarships and Other Support for Families of Fallen Firefighters
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has developed and expanded programs to honor fallen fire heroes and assist their families and coworkers. In response to our national tragedy, the Foundation is working with FEMA and USFA to ensure that all necessary… Continue reading
Education For Dependents of Public Safety Officers Killed or Disabled in The Line of Duty
The Bureau of Justice Assistance provides financial assistance for higher education to the spouses and children (under the age of 27) of public safety officers* who have been killed or have received permanent and totally disabling injuries in the line… Continue reading
Opportunities for the Blind
Opportunities for the Blind is an organization that helps blind individuals achieve their career goals. Financial assistance is offered to legally blind U.S. citizens of working age to assist with career development. Categories of funding include: scholarships and training, self-employment… Continue reading
Education Fund for Victims’ Children
The Associated General Contractors of America Education and Research Foundation has established a Terrorist Victims Fund to assist the children of those killed in the September 11, 2001 attacks against the United States. The purpose of the fund is to… Continue reading
Free Groceries and Job Training for DC Residents
Community Family Life Services is a non-profit inclusive Christian organization that facilitates personal growth, independence and integration into the community for the homeless and low-income families and individuals, regardless of their faith. Services include a weekly distribution of groceries; job… Continue reading
Scholarship Money for Victims’ Children
The National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association is the nations oldest and largest organization representing the electronic systems industry. They have had an established scholarship program with the intent of strengthening the relationship between electronic systems professionals and police and… Continue reading
College Scholarship for Survivors of Victims of Terrorist Attacks
A $3 million Families for Freedom Scholarship has been created by Indianapolis based Lumina Foundation for Education to aid undergraduate education of financially needy survivors (spouses and children) of those who perished or were disabled in the terrorist attacks of… Continue reading
Government to Reduce Victims’ College Loans
People affected by the September 11 terrorist attacks will be able to postpone or reduce payments of federal college loans under an agreement between banks and the U.S. Department of Education. The loan relief covers borrowers in three programs: Federal… Continue reading
Free Job Training and Employment Services
Goodwill Industries runs the EmployAbility Institute, a one-stop career center offering free education, job training and employment services. The Institute has counselors on staff to assist with career planning, resume writing, and interview preparation. Contact Goodwill Industries, 2835 Route 73,… Continue reading
Education Fund to Benefit Victims’ Children
Nokia, in close cooperation with the International Youth Foundation, has established a new global fund for the college education needs of children who have lost a parent in the unfortunate tragedies in the United States on September 11th. Nokia’s intent… Continue reading
