Organizations Providing 9/11 Specific Assistance
New York State Workers' Compensation Board
What Is Provided:
Compensation for lost wages or medical benefits for 9/11-related health conditions
For Whom: Eligible rescue, recovery and clean-up workers who register by September 11, 2010. Registering by this date preserves the right for future benefits.
Contact: WTC-12 Registration Form
Office of Financial Empowerment
What Is Provided:
Financial education and debt/credit information to help New Yorkers get, save, protect and manage their money
For Whom: New Yorkers with low incomes
Contact: Call 311 or visit nyc.gov
Organizations Providing General Financial Assistance
Con Edison Energy Share Program
What Is Provided:
One-time grants up to $200 to help pay monthly electricity bills
For Whom: Con Edison customers who are HEAP eligible and facing disconnection
Contact: Call (877) 480-7427
Con Edison Medical Emergency Program
What Is Provided:
Up to 30 days of additional time to pay a gas or electric bill
For Whom: Patients facing a medical emergency.
Contact: Call (800) 752-6633
The First Hand Foundation
What Is Provided:
Financial assistance for health care expenses, medical equipment, health care related travel costs, and vehicular modifications
For Whom: Families of children who are ill and in need
Contact: Call (816) 201-1569 for an application
Job Centers
What Is Provided:
On-site access to job search and placement services, childcare information, vocational, educational and training services, as well as referrals for Medicaid, food stamp and other emergency assistance benefits (such as help with rent)
For Whom: Able-bodied New Yorkers who need public assistance
Contact: Call 311 or visit www.nyc.gov
National Grid Medical Emergency Program
What Is Provided:
Up to 30 days of additional time to pay a phone, gas, electric, or water bill
For Whom: Patients facing a medical emergency
Contact: Call (800) 266-1923
National Grid Neighborhood Heating Fund
What Is Provided:
One-time grants up to $200 to help pay monthly energy bills
For Whom: National Grid customers in Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island who are HEAP eligible
Contact: Call (718) 422-4207
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