Disabled World

Donate to SOFTIN for Free Publicity

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:51:09 PST

A kind and wonderful couple offered to donate their sailboat (a Cal 25') and slip to Seafaring Opportunities For Those In Need (SOFTIN) - However, they need to cover expenses of roughly $14,500.

Grant to Fund HIV and AIDS Prevention and Care Efforts in Africa

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 10:48:29 PST

The grant is the single largest monetary grant CBM-US has ever received; over three years it will fund HIV/AIDS education, care, counseling and other assistance for people with disabilities living in the region.

Sailboat & Slip Donated if SOFTIN Can Cover Expenses

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:16:24 PST

A kind and wonderful couple offered to donate their sailboat (a Cal 25') and slip to SOFTIN. This allows us to add a significant and powerfully therapeutic service to SOFTIN's program of providing at-sea educational and self-esteem building experiences to special needs people we serve.

Changing Mentalities During a Day of Serving Special-needs

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 10:59:52 PST

Running consecutive trips for groups with vastly different special-needs can be a mental and emotional workout. Yesterday, for example... a grieving family came out with us. It wasn't a case of a family member passing away. It was a case of the father having to leave to serve a jail term.

Financial Assistance to Support Nurses

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:59:44 PST

HHS Deputy Secretary Bill Corr today announced the release of $13.4 million for loan repayments to nurses who agree to practice in facilities with critical shortages and for schools of nursing to provide loans to students who will become nurse faculty. The funds were made available by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), signed Feb. 17, 2009, by President Obama.

Grants.Gov Offers New Feature on Applying for ARRA Federal Grants

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:08:40 PST

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today unveiled a new feature on Grants.gov to help users find and apply for The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant opportunities. Grants.gov contains information about finding and applying for all federal grant programs.

HHS Administration for Children & Families - Grants Available

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:51:12 PST

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children & Families (ACF) has a number of different grant options available to people. The goals related to these grants are to not only serve the people who pursue the grants available, but to serve others by enhancing the lives of everyone involved.

Grants.Gov - Federal Grants for Americans

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:50:39 PST

Grants.gov was established as a part of the President's 2002 Fiscal Year Management Agenda to improve government services to the public. It is a resource named the, "E-Grants Initiative." The Grants.gov site is a storehouse of over one-thousand grant programs, providing access to around five-hundred billion dollars worth of annual awards.

U.S. Recovery Act-funded Research Projects Aid Communities

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:32:08 PST

Recovery act-funded research projects aid communities across the country - Money at work funding jobs, construction, education and research. In the five months since passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), thousands of research-related awards have been made, supporting important scientific efforts across the country.

Unemployed Loans - Finance for the Unemployed

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:20:22 PST

Being unemployed means that you lack desired financial stability and this will make it very difficult to secure any meaningful financial assistance from anybody. Despite this under laying problem, the financial market has come up with a loan product for the unemployed.

Trimming the Monthly Household Budget

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:09:02 PST

I'm very concerned about the current economic situation. Fuel cost are the driver of the price increases of everything we buy. I don't see how young folks can feed their kids and get them to the baseball game. Here are some ideas to help cut cost and have a better life...

VA Refinance Loans Help During Tough Economic Times

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:30:02 PST

Many Americans, including our veterans, may be feeling the effects of current economic tough times. And, many homeowners fear that if they don't get some relief fast, foreclosures may be in their future. Relief may be in sight now that the Veterans' Benefits Improvement Act of 2008 has established new and better VA loan conditions.

Government Disability Grants Information and Websites

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 17:50:28 PST

There are literally hundreds of millions of dollars available in government grants for disabled people. While not widely publicized, there are numerous grants for those that
are disabled to help with financial obligations, medical expenses and
even equipment. These funds can come from private and government
resources.

Veterans Affair Home Loans

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 17:46:21 PST

A VA home loan is actually a guarantee rather than a loan. The VA does not actually lend the money to the borrower, but promises to make good to the lender should the borrower default on the loan. This promise from the government helps many people get loans that they might not otherwise be able to get. A VA loan also comes with some very helpful and cost saving aspects.

Disability Housing and Home Loans for Disabled Americans

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 17:36:11 PST

For people with disabilities and those on low incomes finding a home loan to purchase your own home can be a daunting task. Owning your own home is considered a fundamental right by most people, a natural progression into the world of independent living. One in three Americans living with disabilities lives below or at the poverty level. That makes millions of people with disabilities living under socially and financially acceptable conditions.

First Home Owners Guide to Mortgages

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 17:30:43 PST

When you want to buy a home, you are faced with many decisions. As a first time home buyer the first is whether you are actually ready to buy. Finding the right first home is not always easy, and getting a first time home buyer mortgage loan can be time consuming and complicated. To help you decide if you're ready as a first time home buyer, we'll take you through the steps a mortgage lender uses to decide if you qualify for a first time home buyer loan.

Australian Low Income and Disability Home Loans

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 17:26:46 PST

Listing of low income loans and housing subsidies in Australian states including disability and Aboriginal loan programs. Under the scheme, a one-off grant of up to $7000 is payable to first home owners that satisfy all the eligibility criteria. The grant is not a loan and does not need to be repaid. You can use the Grant to cover your deposit and home loan fees.

US Veteran Home Loans and Tax Benefits

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 17:18:22 PST

In 1944 the U.S. congress passed the GI Bill of Rights to help those who served in the armed forces readjust to civilian life. One section of this bill provided loan programs with no money down and low closing costs to veterans. A VA home loan is actually a guarantee rather than a loan. The VA does not actually lend the money to the borrower, but promises to make good to the lender should the borrower default on the loan. A list of what each US state offers veterans in regards to home loans, tax exemptions, and tax benefits.

Grants for Homeless Veterans

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:13:42 PST

Homeless veterans in 35 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico will get more assistance, thanks to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) grants providing $36.7 million to community groups to create 1,526 beds for homeless veterans this year.