Women’s Pre-Qualified Loans Cut Down On Banker Stress
Need help filling out your loan application package? The Women’s Pre-Qualification Pilot Loan Program was developed to promote the Small Business Administration’s business loan programs to current and prospective women small business owners. It also provides specialized support and assistance… 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
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
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
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
Community Action Agencies
Nearly 1,000 agencies around the country received funds from the U.S. Government’s Community Services Block Grants to offer education, counseling, employment, training, food packages, vouchers, weatherization and utility assistance, life skills, affordable housing, transportation, furnishings, recreation, emergency services, information and… Continue reading
Free Advice on Funerals and Grief Reliefv
The National Funeral Directors Association maintains a web site with useful information for those having to plan a funeral including a list of member funeral homes, guidance on funeral home pricing, and articles on grief relief. Contact National Funeral Directors… Continue reading
Charity Scams In the Wake of Terrorist Attacks
Unbelievable but true-within hours of September 11 attack, scam artists were already working the internet seeking to rip off Americans anxious to do something to help. AOL has posted a story from CNET on how some of these heartless operators work.
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
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
