Asbury Park Press, N.J., David P. Willis column
By David P. Willis, Asbury Park Press, N.J. | |
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But for many, the struggles after superstorm Sandy continue. It's a tough, hard slog to come out of it in one piece.
On Saturday, from
So far, more than 250 Sandy survivors have registered to attend. Pre-registrations still are being accepted at app.com/sandysolutions or by calling 732-643-4269. What can you expect? One-on-one assistance and information. No speeches or podiums.
Sponsored by
They are housing, rebuilding and financial experts, lawyers, consumer protection enforcers, a public insurance adjuster and those who can help the homeless and hungry.
"We are gratified at the response from our co-presenters, our sponsors and, especially, from the community," said
"If you take families, most of them are paying mortgages for homes that they still own and can't live in," Schwartz said. "They have tapped out their entire savings. Sometimes it might just be a utility bill to catch them up."
Ocean-Monmouth Legal Services is bringing a team of lawyers. Coastal
Having a problem with a contractor?
Family Promise of
Staff will meet with people to assess their needs and provide information about organizations that can help.
"They don't know what organizations are out there to help them, what they need to say, who they need to speak to," said
Operation Hope's Hope Coalition America will help people recover their financial lives after Sandy. They are the ones who know the latest grants that are out there, can help with grant and insurance processing and can assist in communications with creditors, among other things.
"We set out with the client budget to see what their situation is and what they can do," said
Who else is coming? There's the
Hope to see you there.
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