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Victims of September 11–Benefits and Assistance

Government assistance, mental health services, where to donate, send cards or letters.

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Victim Compensation, Financial and Economic Relief
Federal and Military Personnel
National Guard and Reserve Activated for Duty
Labor and Unemployment Resources
Assistance for Businesses and Nonprofits

Social Services and Benefits
Mental Health Assistance
Give Donations to Victims and Families
Send Cards or Letters of Support

Victim Compensation, Financial and Economic Relief

Disaster Assistance – from SBA for property loss and economic injury to businesses, nonprofits, homeowners and renters
Justice Department's Victims of Crime Family Assistance Center – 800.331.0075 (TTY 800.833.6885)
Student Loan Relief To Military Personnel Called to Active Duty – (TTY 800.730.8913)
Student Loan Relief To Terrorist Attack Victims – 800.433.3243 (TTY 800.730.8913)
Tax Relief – Get the facts about tax rebates.
Virginia Crime Victims' Compensation Fund – 800.552.4007

Federal and Military Personnel

Defense Family Assistance
Federal Employee Benefits Insurance – 202.606.2858
Federal Employee Education and Assistance – 800.323.4140
Federal Employees can Donate Leave – to other federal employees 202.606.2858
Military and Civil Servants to Receive Purple Heart and Defense of Freedom Medals – 800.331.0075
Tax Information and Disaster Relief Services for U.S. Military Personnel

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National Guard and Reserve Activated for Duty

Labor and Unemployment Resources

Apply for FEMA Assistance – 800.462.9029 (TTY 800.462.7585)
General Information from U.S. Department of Labor
New York Department of Labor
Questions and Answers on Disaster Unemployment Insurance in New York
State Job Banks – Find a Job – Search and apply for jobs, or find a new employee, through your state's job bank.
State Unemployment Offices, all States
Virginia Employment Commission

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Assistance for Businesses and Nonprofits

Disaster Assistance for Businesses
Disaster Assistance for NYC Nonprofits
Economic Injury Loans Available to Small Businesses
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation – Provides Penalty Relief and Extended Deadlines
Tax Information and Disaster Relief for Businesses

Social Services and Benefits

American Red Cross – Visit the Red Cross to make a donation or volunteer your services.
Apply for FEMA Assistance – 800.462.9029 (TTY 800.462.7585)
Disaster Help Gateway for Citizens, Businesses and Governments
Pennsylvania Victims and Family Assistance – 800.233.2339
Social Security – 800.772.1213 (TTY 866.545.7316)

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Mental Health Assistance

Give Donations to Victims and Families

Air Force Aid Society
Army Emergency Relief – Society Pentagon Victims Fund 703.325.0463
Combined Federal Campaign Relief Funds
Donations for Afghan Children
Families of Freedom Scholarship Fund
Navy & Marine Corps Relief Society Pentagon Assistance Fund – 703.696.4904
Tips About Charitable Giving

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Send Cards or Letters of Support

Anniversary Reactions: Dealing with Post Traumatic Stress (Department of Veterans Affairs)

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