Free Wheelchairs
The Easter Seals, and other organizations provide free wheelchairs and other related medical equipment, like walkers, commodes, bathtub rails, crutches, transfer benches, electric wheelchairs and scooters, on a short-or long-term basis. Some programs may require a refundable deposit. Contact Easter… Continue reading
Free Culinary Education Program
The DC Central Kitchen Inc. is a non-profit organization that works to safely recover surplus food from area food service businesses to feed children and adults at social service agencies throughout DC, Maryland, and Virginia. In addition, they train unemployed… Continue reading
Baptist Aid
The Baptist World Aid provides food, shelter, blankets, medicines and other forms of assistance to those who suffered a natural or man-made disaster. Assistance can include the rebuilding of homes and churches once the immediate needs are met. For more… Continue reading
Free Legal Services If You Live In The Bronx
Bronx Legal Services is a non-profit corporation that provides low-income residents and the elderly with legal representation in civil matters at no charge. There are several offices located throughout the Bronx. Types of services include help with health laws and… Continue reading
Salvation Army
Families in need can receive a wide range of services including: utility assistance, transitional housing, emergency food, furnishings, Section 8 tenant counseling, counseling, rent or mortgage assistance, and even clothing. Most services are for households who are below 150% of… Continue reading
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
Oklahoma City Survivors Offer Support to Other Victims
The Oklahoma City National Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism is dedicated to preventing and reducing terrorism and mitigating its effects. Originally incorporated, on September 23, 1999, as a non-profit corporation in Oklahoma and recognized as a charitable organization… 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
Website with Legislative Updates
The Library of Congress offers a service, called THOMAS, which posts current legislative information on the Internet. They have recently added a page for legislation, in both the House and the Senate, directly related to the events on September 11.… Continue reading
Free Food for Long Islanders
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
