NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
Q&A 10/16/01
Q: I have jobs and need employees - whom can I call for assistance to find temporary
staff?
A: A job bank is being created, as described above. Employers should call (800) 835-7507 and
then go to www.nvc.gov/twintowersiobs to fill out online form to post an available job. Click on
“add a new job” then on “new record” and fill out as many blanks as possible, if unclear leave
blank. If you don’t have internet access, we can fax you a form to complete which you should
then fax back to (718) 403-1058 “Twin Towers Job Link.”
Q: Who can I call to file for unemployment assistance?
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) claims can be filed by telephone with the State
Department of Labor at a toll free number (888) 209-8124. It is available for persons whose jobs
or homes are in the five counties. The filing deadline for DUA claims is Thursday, October, 11,
2001.
Also, disaster unemployment assistance for those out of work as a result of the disaster,
including self-employed persons and others not normally eligible for unemployment is available
from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). They can be reached at (1-800-
462-9029).
11) NON-PROFIT ASSISTANCE INFORMATION
Q: If I am a non-profit, what resources are available to me?
A. There are three organizations that are providing assistance to non-profits in the affected area:
1) The Non-Profit Coordinating Committee of New York is attempting to help non-profits in
the affected area locate needed resources, including space and other forms of assistance. The
best thing is to check their website at www.npccnv.org or to call them on Monday at (212)
502-4191. You can also email [email protected] with information to post.
2) Seedco will be helping non-profits with short-term loans and financing. Check with them
starting on Monday morning - they are at www.seedco.org
3) NpowerNY will be providing technology assistance to non-profits in the affected area. Check
with them starting on Monday morning - they are at www.npowemv.org and can also be
reached by phone at (212) 677-9622.
4)
12) DONATIONS & CONTRIBUTIONS (Goods & Services)
Q: How can I help?
A: See: www.nvc.gov for suggestions, or call the following numbers for donations:
Blood Donations: 1-800-933-BLOOD
Red Cross;
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