The Independence Fund recently announced the expansion of program eligibility to Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) individuals and their families. Serving catastrophically wounded, injured and ill Veterans and their families, The Independence Fund helps them regain their independence and assist in adapting to being home after war. The Independence Fund’s […]
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Organizations and Crowdfunding Campaigns To Donate To
Following the removal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, frantic scenes have emerged showing Afghans trying to leave the country as the Taliban takes control. The latest figures released by UNHCR show that since the start of 2021 at least 550,000 Afghans have been displaced by the conflict. President Joe Biden […]
CA launches job training grants for workers laid off in COVID
California will soon pay up to $2,500 in grants for workers laid off during the coronavirus pandemic to help them go to college or train for a new job. Using money from the federal COVID-19 relief package, Gov. Gavin Newsom and lawmakers set aside $500 million in this year’s state […]