Miracle Flights provides flight assistance via commercial airlines for a child and his/her parents/legal guardians, or an adult patient, to retrieve and attend service dog training as required by the service dog organization.

Web pages

• Home - https://miracleflights.org/servicedog/

The American Bar Association provides legal assistance and resources for individuals and families affected by California wildfires.

Resources include:

• Disaster Legal Hotline: Free legal assistance for wildfire survivors.
  • Hotline Number: 415-575-3120
• Legal Aid Resources: Links to national and regional disaster legal aid organizations.
• FEMA Assistance Information: Guidance on applying for FEMA aid and locating Disaster Recovery Centers.
• Pro Bono Legal Support: Connection to volunteer attorneys through the ABA/Paladin National Disaster Pro Bono Portal.

Additional Information:

The hotline provides legal guidance on issues related to insurance claims, housing, employment, FEMA benefits, and more. 

Free legal help is available to people affected by declared disasters, regardless of income.

Web pages

• Home - https://www.americanbar.org/ 
• FEMA California Wildfires - https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4610
• FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers - https://egatew…

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The Paralyzed Veterans of America provides support, resources, and advocacy for veterans with spinal cord injuries or disorders.

Services include:

• Assistance with Veterans Affairs (VA) claims, benefits navigation, and legal support
• Employment and career-oriented resources and programs
• Adaptive sports and recreation programs
• Support for caregivers

Web pages

• Home - https://pva.org/

The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) is the resource and technical assistance center for a national network of community-based service providers and local, state and federal agencies that provide emergency and supportive housing, food, health services, job training and placement assistance, legal aid and case management support for hundreds of thousands of homeless veterans each year.

Web pages

• Home - https://nchv.org/

StrongHearts serves Native American and Alaska Natives impacted by domestic and sexual violence by offering a culturally-appropriate, anonymous and confidential hotline service, available 24/7, nationwide.

Services include:

• Crisis intervention
• Assistance with safety planning
• Domestic violence education and information
• Referrals to Native-centered domestic violence and sexual violence service providers
• Basic information about health options
• Support finding a local health facility or crisis center trained in the care of sexual assault survivors and forensic exams
• General information about jurisdiction and legal advocacy referrals
  
  

Web pages

• Home - https://strongheartshelpline.org/
• FAQs - https://strongheartshelpline.org/about/frequently-asked-questions

Advocates for Disaster Justice provides up-to-date resources and offer trainings to legal aid attorneys and staff, pro bono attorneys, and law students across the country working on disaster response and recovery issues. They also facilitates connections and information sharing between justice advocates in the aftermath of disasters; Raises awareness about the justice impacts of climate-driven disasters across the U.S.; Builds partnerships and collaborations with other organizations committed to disaster resilience; and creates cutting-edge digital tools and resources to expand access to legal help for impacted communities.

Web pages

• Home page - https://www.advocatesfordisasterjustice.org/
• Disaster Legal Assistance Collaborative - https://disasterlegalservicesca.org/
• Florida Legal Services - https://www.floridalegal.org/disaster
• Texas Disaster Legal Help - https://texasdisasterlegalhelp.org/
• Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico - https://www.ayudalegalpuertorico.org/nuestros-proyectos/recuperacion-j…

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The Disaster Legal Assistance Collaborative (DLAC) offers free legal services to communities in the aftermath of natural disasters.

Web pages

• Home - https://disasterlegalservicesca.org/
• Recent Disasters - https://disasterlegalservicesca.org/recent-disasters/
• Contact - https://disasterlegalservicesca.org/contact/

MilTax, a service provided by the Department of Defense that uses a version of H&R Block’s tax software. It is available for free to active-duty service members as well as those in the Guard or Reserves, as well as their families. There are no income or tax form restrictions. 

You can also get free advice from a professional who understands tax issues specific to the military. The phone number is 800-342-9647, or you can live chat with them here. 

Connect With Military Tax Consultants
Have a question or need help starting? MilTax consultants are specially trained to help with unique tax situations specific to service members and their families. Reach out 24/7 to schedule a consultation at 800-342-9647. You can also get in-person support at a Volunteer Income Tax Support Assistance, VITA, office location. 

Web pages

• MilTax - https://www.militaryonesource.mil/financial-legal/tax-resource-center/miltax-military-tax-services

USA.gov provides information about the United States government and its programs. Call USA.gov at 844-872-4681 (844-USA-GOV1) to ask any question about the US government for free. They'll get you the answer or tell you where to find it. They are open from 5am to 5pm Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, except federal holidays. Or visit usa.gov

• About the United States - Have a question about the USA? Learn where to find answers to the most requested facts about the United States of America.
• Benefits, Grants, Loans - Learn about government programs that provide financial help for individuals and organizations. Includes info on getting help with paying bills.​
• Consumer Issues - Learn how to be a safe consumer, what to do when a purchase or service goes wrong, and more.
• COVID-19 - Learn about the types of assistance the federal government offers people and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Disability Services - Find information for people with disabilities.
• Disasters and Emerge…

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