en español www.windowsofhope.org Windows on the World Temporary Offices David Berdon and Co., LLP 415 Madison Avenue New York, New York 10017 ph: (212) 832-0401 ext.# 612 fax: (646) 497-0889 Windows of Hope Family Relief Fund Contributions can be sent to: Windows of Hope Family Relief Fund C/o David Berdon and Co., LLP 415 Madison Avenue New York, New York 10017 Windows of Hope International Restaurant Event Thursday October 11, 2001 For information on how you can participate in this event go to www.windowsofhope.org or call M. Young Communications at (212) 620-7027 Information regarding the private function on the 106th floor, call Risk Waters Group at 44-207-484-9700 or go to www.riskwaters.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBERS: Human Resources-Elizabeth Ortiz Tele. (212) 832-0400 (Ext 389) Fax (212) 371-1159 -For employment verification letters and information for non-union employess and family members of the victims who were non-union regarding insurance, workers compensation and health benefits. Local 100 (HEREIU) (212) 541-4226 Fax: (212) 399-3005 321 West 44th Street 5th Floor (Between 8th & 9ths Ave) -Information regarding employment assistance. HEREIU Welfare and Pension (212) 957-9241 -Information regarding counseling, health, welfare and life insurance benefits for members and surviving family members. Unemployment Insurance Hotline (888) 209-8124 -File Claims by phone 8 AM to 7 PM (Multi-lingual English & Spanish) Note: NYS has waived the waiting period, claimants are immediately eligible to collect unemployment benefits. FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) (800) 462-9029 -Provides emergency housing, counseling and funeral planning and cash for food and housing. Social Security Survivor Benefits (800) 772-1213 -Benefits may be available to surviving spouse and/or children. Hospital Information (212) 333-7913 & (212) 560-2730 Hospital Information (NYC) (212) 746-4320 Mayors NYC Action Center (212) 788-9600 Missing Persons Hotline (646) 710-6245 (For Family Only) Missing Persons Hotline (888) 856-4167 (For Friends) Police Command for Missing Persons 455 1st Avenue (Next to NYU) NYC OEM Office (212) 560-2730 Crime Victims Assistance Hotline (800) 247-8035 www.cvb.state.ny.us www.ojp.usdoj.gov **Victims or their families MUST register to receive benefits** WALK-IN CENTERS 1. Pier 94 Family Relief Center (646) 710-6245 54th Street and 12th Avenue (Manhattan) 2. Westchester county Courthouse (Westchester) White Plains, New York (914) 995-3358 3. Safe Horizon (Staten Island)** 130 Stuyvesant Place 5th Floor Staten Island, NY (718) 448-3118 ext.21 **No Emergency Cash Awards Available COUNSELING AND MEDICAL EXPENSES **That are not covered by other insurances or benefit planes -Will pay the cost of counseling for any victim or witness to the tragedy or any of their family members including spouses, children, brothers & sisters, gradparents, grandchildren, aunts and uncles. -Will pay certain medical expenses BURIAL ASSISTANCE -Will pay the cost of a memorial service -Will pay the cost of reasonable funeral expenses -Will pay the cost of transportation of the remains to other cities or countries for burial. Please Note: The funeral benefit will be paid regardless, should you have a funeral at a later date, in addition to memorial service benefit. LOSS OF EARNINGS OR SUPPORT/IMMEDIATE CASH GRANTS** -CVB can pay up to 2 weeks salary of the victim (on the spot), up to $600 per week and $30,00 lifetime, to help cover expenses. To claim the cash benefit, you must present one of the following documents: a. Recent Pay Stub, of the victim b. Direct Deposit Statment c. Letter for the employer, on company letterhead And a. Your Drivers License b. Marriage Certificate (if survivor spouse) c. Birth Certificate of a dependent child (if divorced or separated and receiving child support) Please Note: Safe Horizon cannot issue immediate cash grants. They are only available at the Family Relief Center & The Westchester Office. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |