Free Legal Assistance for Americans of Arab Descent
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is a nonsectarian, nonpartisan service organization committed to defending the rights and promoting the heritage of Arab-Americans. ADC offers advocacy in cases of defamation, legal action in cases of discrimination, and counseling in matters of… Continue reading
Wetlands And Water
What are wetlands and why are they so important? Wetlands play an important role in the food web with many birds and mammals relying on wetlands to provide food, water and shelter. To learn more the role of wetlands contact… Continue reading
Bring The Birds To You
Kids love to look at pictures of birds in books. Why not teach them to go outside and look at the real thing? The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has published the booklet, For the Birds. It details various types… Continue reading
How To Create Your Own Family Tree
There is nothing like bringing a family together and showing them they all share the same roots. The Archives maintains ship passenger arrival records dating back to the 1820s, and its staff will even do research for you if you… Continue reading
Free Legal and Financial Help for Widows
Widows Harvest Ministries is a Christian based non-profit service organization that assists widows in a number of areas. The widows they most typically help are at least 60 years old, live in an urban/high crime area, own their own home… Continue reading
Free Information on Helping Children Deal With Fear
On their website, a prominent Purdue University Child Development and Family Studies expert offers insight into children’s feelings about the recent disasters. Strategies and advise are offered on ways for adults to help children cope with their fear, based on… Continue reading
Free Course Material For Teaching Energy
Want to learn about energy conservation, renewable energy, energy sources, or earth science? The Energy Information Administration’s National Energy Information Center can help. Its publication, Energy Education Resources: Kindergarten Through 12th Grade, is an annual directory of low-cost or no-cost… 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
Have Your Kids Do A Family Oral History
Words of wisdom make more of an impression when you get them directly from the source. The Grand Generation: Interviewing Guide and Questionnaire ($1.50) lists guidelines for collecting folklore and oral history from older tradition-bearers. It includes a general guide… Continue reading
Free Health Care For Connecticut Residents
AmeriCares Free Clinics are open to individuals who are uninsured or underinsured and who are without the financial resources to afford medical care. Services include minor injuries, various tests, school and pre-employment exams, episodic and chronic illnesses, as well as… Continue reading
