Legal Aid for New Yorkers in Need
The Legal Aid Society, the oldest and largest legal services organization in the New York metro area, is recognized for its free assistance in the areas of criminal defense, civil legal work and juvenile justice. Legal matters handled on a… Continue reading
Free Insurance Assistance Offered to Businesses
American Corporate Benefits, Inc., a consulting firm for the design and implementation of cost effective employee benefit programs, will assist any nonprofit with any issue relating to the World Trade Center tragedy. This includes life and health insurance issues, pension… 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
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
Money For New York City Farmers Markets
The New York City Greenmarket opened its regular Tuesday morning farmers market at the World Trade Center on Tuesday, September 11, 2001. All farmers at the market escaped injury, but their trucks, tables, canopies, supplies, and produce were destroyed, and… Continue reading
Help Your Daughters Gain Self-Esteem Through Sports
Studies have shown that most women who hold leadership positions in the workplace have at one time participated in sports. Sports instill a sense of discipline, teamwork and the development of strong communication and leadership skills. However, girls should also… Continue reading
Money for College for Children Who Have Lost a Parent in the Line of Duty
The Silver Shield Foundation assists the funding of education for children who have lost a parent in the line of duty. Surviving dependents of New York City police officers and firefighters; New York, New Jersey and Connecticut state troopers and… Continue reading
Meeting Space Offered in New York City for Affected Businesses
The New York Women in Film and Television, a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to helping women reach the highest level of achievement in film and television, has a meeting room (seating capacity 21-25) that they are willing to donate for… Continue reading
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
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
