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 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 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
United Methodist Church Offers Pastoral Care & Assistance
The United Methodist Committee on Relief is offering pastoral care to traumatized survivors, rescue workers, news media staff, family members, and the thousands of neighbors who witnessed the tragedy and its ongoing aftermath. UMCOR will provide assistance for individuals who… Continue reading
Fund Established to Aid Victims in the Washington, D.C. area
The Community Foundation of the National Capital Region (CFNCP) provides grant monies to nonprofit organizations in the Washington, D.C. area. In the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack, The Survivors Fund has been established by the CFNCP and… Continue reading
Catholic Charities
Over 14,000 local organizations offer a variety of services for many different communities including: child care, elderly services, emergency financial services, emergency shelter, food pantries, housing assistance, job training, out-of-home care, parenting education, youth services, rental assistance, utility assistance, and… Continue reading
