Help for Crime Victims
The National Center for Victims of Crime is dedicated to helping victims of crimes rebuild their lives. They offer toll-free help lines, a lawyer referral service, support counselors and referrals to support services. A unique service is they provide a… Continue reading
Free Information for Grandparents Raising Grandkids
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
Free Videos On Famous Artists
You don’t need to leave the comfort of your home or school to view great works of art. The National Gallery of Art’s Extension Program is an attempt to develop awareness in the visual arts and make its collections accessible… Continue reading
Community Action Agencies
Nearly 1,000 agencies around the country received funds from the U.S. Government’s Community Services Block Grants to offer education, counseling, employment, training, food packages, vouchers, weatherization and utility assistance, life skills, affordable housing, transportation, furnishings, recreation, emergency services, information and… Continue reading
Get An Estimate of Your Retirement Needs
The seventh annual Retirement Confidence Survey shows that only 36% of workers have tried to determine how much they’ll need to save for retirement. And of those that tried, 24% still don’t know.Get a free copy of Get a Ballpark… Continue reading
Free Weatherization, Fuel Bills, and Rent for Incomes Up to $50,000
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
Excused Absence and Assistance to Federal Employees Affected by the Attacks
The Office of Personnel Management has set policies for those government workers affected by the September 11th attacks on the Pentagon. Depending on the situation, some workers can be excused from duty without charge to leave or loss of pay.… Continue reading
Family Assistance
You can connect to the Department of Justice’s OVC’s Family Assistance Call Center at 800-331-0075 or [www.responsecare.com] if you are a family member or a victim affected by the tragic events. The Office of Crime Victims asks that you not… Continue reading
Free Training If You Are Laid Off Due To Defense Cutbacks
Thousands of communities around the country have felt the fallout of the end of the Cold War. And the fallout has been economic, not nuclear. Base closings mean no jobs – pure and simple. Fortunately, the Defense Conversion Adjustment (DCA)… Continue reading
Become A Journeyman
Getting a good job does not always mean that you must attend college or trade school, but no one will readily admit that. There are apprenticeship programs all over the country that will provide free on-the-job training – and you… Continue reading
