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Programs that provide financial assistance in the form of cash grants or purchase of services for eligible low-income and indigent individuals and families to ensure that they have a basic income and access to essential medical, nutritional and supportive services. (AIRS NL)

Office of Victims of Crimes (OVC), U.S. Department of Justice
810 7th St. NW
Washington, DC 20531
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Organization Name: U.S. Department of Justice
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Address:
810 7th St. NW
Washington, DC 20531
Toll Free Phone: 800-851-3420
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Public Assistance Programs
Victim Advocacy
Email: askovc@ncjrs.gov
URL: https://ovc.ojp.gov/
Services Provided:

Assists crime victims and promotes leadership in changing attitudes, policies, and practices to promote justice and healing for all victims of crime.

Administers the Crime Victims Fund (the Fund), which is financed by fines and penalties paid by convicted federal offenders, not from tax dollars. OVC channels funding for victim compensation and assistance throughout the United States, raises awareness about victims’ issues, promotes compliance with victims’ rights laws, and provides training and technical assistance and publications and products to victim assistance professionals.
Source: Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated: 8/18/2021
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Emergency Broadband Benefit, Federal Communications Commission
P.O. Box 7081
London, KY 40752
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Organization Name: Federal Communications Commission
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Address:
P.O. Box 7081
London, KY 40752
Toll Free Phone: 888-225-5322
Fax: 844-432-2275
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Public Assistance Programs
Utility Assistance
URL: https://getemergencybroadband.org/#
Eligibility:

Application required. No need to apply if you are currently enrolled in the Lifeline Program.
Services Provided:

The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
Source: Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated: 9/1/2021
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