Jobs
with Justice – A coalition of labor, student, clergy,
and community organizations campaigning for worker’s rights.
National
Employment Law Project - advocating on behalf of the
working poor, the unemployed, and other groups that face
significant barriers to employment and government systems
of support.
Community
Food Resource Center: 212-894-8060
Information and pre-screening
for people who want to apply for food stamps.
Public
Benefits Resource Center: 212-614-5552
Offers eligibility information
about food stamps, Medicaid, medicare, Public Assistance, Social
Security, SSI, transitional
benefits, HEAP (emergency heat assistance), etc.
FEMA:
Mortgage and Rental Assistance: 1-800-462-9029 or www.fema.gov
Federal
Emergency Management Agency, for people who lost their jobs
as a direct result of September 11th.
