Volunteers of America Chesapeake is a national, nonprofit, spiritually based organization providing local human service programs and opportunities including daycare, after school programs, foster care, case management, adoption, summer groups, and group homes. Another service is emergency services including food,… Continue reading
The National Association of Realtors has established the Realtor’s Housing Relief Fund to help pay the mortgage and rental costs of the families devastated by the terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C. Families of victims of the… Continue reading
The AmeriCares HomeFront program sponsors an annual, one-day community-based home repair program that assists homeowners and community centers who are physically or financially unable to maintain their homes or facilities. Repairs are made by teams of volunteers at no cost… Continue reading
You don’t need to hire some high priced consultants to find how to keep the air in your home clean of pollution and other toxic substances. The Indoor Air Quality Information Clearinghouse is the expert on all forms of indoor… Continue reading
If you are within a certain income and need help paying your heating bills, need money to make your house more energy efficient, or need funds for urgent repairs, call your local Community Action Agency. There are about 1,000 of… Continue reading
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
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
Christian Relief Services of Virginia and its affiliates, provide transitional housing and support services for homeless individuals and families in the Fairfax County Virginia area. In addition to direct services, this organization connects the vast resources of America through collaboration… Continue reading
The Federal Trade Commission understands this, so they have compiled several brochures to get you started. Some of the titles include: Home Financing Primer, Mortgage Servicing, Mortgage Discrimination, and more. To receive your copies, contact Public Reference, Room 130, Federal… Continue reading
Under the 1940 Solders and Sailors Civil Relief Act, HUD is advising all FHA approved lenders to reduce mortgage interest rates to no more than 6% for military personnel on active duty. The relief act also prohibits any mortgage lender… Continue reading