The Shrine Of North America is an international fraternity of approximately 515,000 members throughout the United States, Mexico, Canada and Panama. The Shrine’s official philanthropy is Shriners Hospitals for Children, a network of 22 hospitals that provide expert, no-cost orthopedic… Continue reading
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
The Suffolk County Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals (SPCA) is a non-profit all volunteer humane society with the mission of protecting the rights, safety and well being of all animals, as well as upholding and enforcing the… Continue reading
Child Care Inc. Information and Referral Service offers New York City’s parents (throughout the 5 boroughs) free consultation and referrals to help them find after school programs, family child care, pre-kindergarten programs, infant/toddler programs and other forms of childcare. Child… Continue reading
The National Adoption Foundation (NAF) offers grants, ranging from $500 to $4,000 to assist individuals with the actual cost of adoption. To begin the grant process, a comprehensive financial assistance application is submitted by the prospective adoptive parent(s). The Board… Continue reading
Victims and families of those affected by the recent terrorist attacks can receive free disaster legal services. Volunteer attorneys from the American Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division can help answer questions about tenant/landlord disputes, wills, insurance and taxes and other… Continue reading
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) has developed the Grandparent Information Center (GIC), providing information about programs and services, such as legal referrals and the Grandparents Support Database, to help improve the lives of grandparent-headed households. Contact AARP Grandparent… Continue reading
If your income is less than $32,000 (for a family of 4), it’s worth checking out the pro bono legal services that are available in your state. And even if your income is more, it’s worth checking because some of… Continue reading
Dolls, monsters, airplanes, football stars. Whatever your interests may be, there is a stamp for you. Stamp collecting is the most popular hobby throughout the world, and now is your chance to get in on the ground floor. The U.S.… Continue reading
Families Together in New York State is a nonprofit organization that serves the families of children with special emotional, behavioral, & mental health needs. Their mission is to ensure that every family has access to needed information, supports and services.… Continue reading