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
Scholarships for Surviving Children of Pentagon Attack
The Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation has pledged $10,000 in scholarship bonds for children whose parents were killed in the terrorist attack on the Pentagon. In the past, this organization has provided eligible mentally or physically disabled children of a Marine… Continue reading
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 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
Money for College for Surviving Children
The Citigroup Relief Fund was established to provide scholarships for the children of those that died or were disabled in the September 11th attacks. Individual scholarship amounts are based on financial need and funds availability. Funds may only be used… Continue reading
Scholarship Fund for Victims’ Spouses and Children
The Points of Light Foundation and USA Weekend, in partnership with Citizens Scholarship Fund of America, initiated the Make a Difference Day Scholarship Fund in response to the September 11th tragedy. The Fund will provide post secondary education benefits to… 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
Free Computers and Technology Training
The National Cristina Foundation provides free computer technology and equipment to people with disabilities, students at risk and economically disadvantaged. The goal of this organization is to ensure that used computer technology resources that no longer meet an enterprise’s needs… 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
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
