Education Fund to Benefit Victims’ Children
Nokia, in close cooperation with the International Youth Foundation, has established a new global fund for the college education needs of children who have lost a parent in the unfortunate tragedies in the United States on September 11th. Nokia’s intent… Continue reading
Education Fund for Victims’ Children
The Associated General Contractors of America Education and Research Foundation has established a Terrorist Victims Fund to assist the children of those killed in the September 11, 2001 attacks against the United States. The purpose of the fund is to… Continue reading
Free Interview Clothing for Men
Career Gear is a national nonprofit organization offering interview clothing to men in need. They have several offices in the United States and also offer career counseling and workshops. Contact Career Gear, 11 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY 10001; 212-273-1194;… 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
Is Your Food Safe?
E-coli, Salmonella, and Listeria Monocytogenes. Fungi, viruses, parasites, and bacteria in foods are estimated to account for 6.5 to 33 million cases of human illness and up to 9,000 deaths in the United States each year. Since 1992, when E… Continue reading
Join a Parkinson’s Support Group – Or Start One!
The National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) has over 900 active support groups throughout the United States and Canada. If you are interested in starting a group or just want to find out about events in your area, contact: National Parkinson Foundation,… Continue reading
Diabetes During Pregnancy
Approximately 3-5 percent of all pregnant women in the United States develop gestational diabetes while pregnant. Gestational diabetes disappears after delivery, but careful control of blood sugar levels is necessary in order to manage and prevent complications. Understanding Gestational Diabetes:… Continue reading
Hospice Care
Sometimes, there is nothing to be done for a terminally ill patient other than to keep him or her comfortable. Hospice can help your loved one live their remaining days fully and comfortably. To find a hospice provider near you,… Continue reading
We The People
We all had to memorize the Preamble of the Constitution during our school years. It might be fun to see the whole text of the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and The Declaration of Independence. You could test your bridge group’s… Continue reading
Medical, Wage Loss and Compensation for Work Related Injury or Death
The Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA) is a law which provides benefits for civilian employees of the United States who have suffered work-related injuries or occupational diseases. These benefits include payment of medical expenses and compensation for wage loss. FECA… Continue reading
