One of the Big Questions
facing parents and teachers is how to talk to children about the recent terrorist events in New York and Washington. Some terrorism-specific information is available at: {www.fema.gov/kids/terrism.htm}. Other general guidelines about helping children in a disaster are also helpful. Go… Continue reading
Business Assistance in New York
If you own a business in New York and were effected by the terrorists attacks, contact he Mayor’s Hotline at 718-403-2220; or the Economic Development corporation Hotline at 718-30-2457 or 800-456-8369. These offices can answer your business questions, and direct… Continue reading
Free Home Repairs in New York and Connecticut!
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
Free Suits for Women to Wear on Job Interviews
Dress for Success is a nonprofit organization that helps low income women make the tailored transition into the workforce. Each Dress for Success client receives one suit when she has a job interview and a second suit when she gets… Continue reading
Free Pre-school and After School Programs for NYC Residents
Goddard Riverside Community Center serves all ages from pre-school to the elderly. Some of the services are: pre-school programs, day care centers, a youth center (after school and evening programs for children and youth), options program (career and educational counseling… Continue reading
Free Food for New Yorkers
City Harvest, a non-profit organization founded in 1982, is the largest and oldest food rescue program in the world. City Harvest is committed to feeding hungry people in New York City using a variety of innovative, practical and cost effective… Continue reading
Free Grief Counseling for Pet Loss
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is offering free grief counseling services to any New York resident that has loss his/her pet(s) as a result of the September 11th attacks. Stephanie LaFarge, Ph.D., Director of… Continue reading
Free Office Space and Computer Equipment for New York Non-Profits
The Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York (NPCC) has created a web page of New York City nonprofits businesses offering assistance to other nonprofits affected by the September 11th attacks. Crisis intervention, grief counseling, computer equipment, office space, Internet and… Continue reading
Free Mental Health Services for NYC Residents
NAMI is the chapter of the New York State Alliance for the Mentally Ill that serves the greater New York City area. They offer practical support, education, and advocacy through monthly support meetings, newsletters, speaker’s bureau, advocacy program, hotline, resource… Continue reading
Abortions Starting At $250
Some of the 900 Planned Parenthood clinics offer abortions during the first 11 weeks of pregnancy starting at $250 for those not covered by health insurance. In some cases they even have special funds to help women pay for services.… Continue reading
