About Us
Federal City Associates is a 501(c3) non-profit organization based in Youngstown, Ohio, dedicated to assisting needy individuals, to include veterans. Founded in 2000 by three decorated Vietnam War combat veterans, we've had an untarnished reputation for over 20 years.
Our passionate FCA team has achieved the following significant items:
Created a website and a face book page the contents of which have informed and motivated hundreds of USA Military Veterans regarding its approach for achieving operational goals and objectives.
Promoted the use of tools and resources with which to accomplish business and operational hopes and dreams.
Enhanced the number of financial options available for USA Military Veterans to use to supplement their personal health and economic well-being and thus be able to take more chances in working as entrepreneurs.
Established an ongoing program to provide direct grants to USA Military Veterans attempting to establish, maintain, or expand private enterprise or not for profit entities.
Promulgated and supported a sense of importance on the part of USA Military Veterans possessing varying ethnic, cultural, sexual, physical, linguistic, and mental health capabilities and aspirations to enter into and achieve success in a variety of endeavors in terms of establishing new enterprises and expanding existing entities
Began the process of bringing together in positive ways the skills, talents, abilities and goals of those individuals and entities of having attained success in assisting USA Military Veterans achieve their entrepreneurial goals and objectives.
Our Board of Directors currently includes Mr. Robert Tecklenburg (President), Mr. John Bryant (Vice-President), Dr. Louis Marano (Secretary & Treasurer), and Mr. George Otto (CEO & Executive Director).
Telephone messages for FCA in English can be left at 330.550.6502.
Our Three Points Of Brilliant Light
Advocate for and directly assist indigent individuals, ensuring they have resources for housing, food, utilities, education, and more.
Collaborate with other entities to maximize our impact and reach.
Serve all in need, irrespective of race, creed, color, religion, age, or origin.
Wealth Mission Statement
Federal City Associates Is Dedicated To Eliminating Poverty Among USA Military Veterans. In This Particular Program, We Provide Encouragement, Ideas, And Resources For Those USA Military Veterans Wanting To Establish Or Expand Their Businesses. We Particularly Emphasize Providing Ways To Meet Funding Requirements. Our Comprehensive Guide Is Available In 51 Languages In The Upper Right Corner Of The First Page And Covers:
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Reasons For Self-Employment.
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Development Of Aptitudes And Skills.
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Resources And Legal Considerations.
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Entrepreneurial Support And More.
Special attention is given to specific groups within the USA Military Veterans' community. These include Women, the LGBTQ community, Native Americans, Other Minority Groups, Persons With Disabilities, and Returning Citizens.
FCA offers free individual case management help on any, and all, related issues. Please send all requests for assistance in English to Federal City Associates, P.O. Box 2270, Youngstown, Ohio 44504-0270 or to info@federalcityassociates.org.
Federal City Associates (FCA) Offers Monetary Grants To USA Military Veterans Attempting To Set Or Expand Existing Businesses Or Other Such Entities. USA Military Veterans Trying To Do Those Things Are Advised To Click On The Request For Monetary And Consulting Help Button Above And Fill Out That Application Form To Secure Funding And Other Help From FCA
Over and beyond FCA's grant program described above, and realizing that many organizations, starting up and otherwise, need financing, we strongly suggest that they consult the following agencies (Candid Learning, SCORE.org, LegalZoom.com, and Veteran Business Project), and the other resource suggestions listed under the seven groups put forth in our comprehensive guide.
Finally, FCA Urges All USA Military Veterans, As Part Of Their Attempts Goal To Either Start Up Or Enhance An Enterprise, To Educate Themselves Concerning The Multiple Economically Related Issues And Challenges Which They Face As US Military Veterans. Thus, FCA Encourages Every USA Military Veteran To Carry Out The Following Activities. Vote In All Elections, Join And Participate In The Activities Of At Least One Of The Nationally Chartered Veterans' Services Organizations (e.g. The American Legion, AMVETS, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, And Wounded Warriors), Enroll In The USA Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care System As A Patient Actively Seeking And Obtaining Care, Sign Up For And Utilize The My Healthy Vet Provider/Patient Communication System, Support All Ongoing Efforts To Ensure The Fully Funding Of The USA DVA Health Care System (Especially For The Care Of The Senior Citizen USA Military Veterans), And After Securing A Free Power Of Attorney (POA) From a Veterans Services Organization (VSO), Use That POA To Apply For And Obtain The Numerous USA DVA Benefits (Including Numerous Federal Loans, Disability Payments, Pensions, And Grants) And Other State, County, And Private Sector Benefits, All Of Which Every USA Military Veteran Both Earns And Thus Qualifies For. And Hence The USA Military Veteran Who Engages In All Of These Previously Listed Activities Can Significantly Increase His/Her Personal Wealth And Can Then Take Those Proceeds And Use Them To Either Set Up New Businesses Or Expand His/Her Existing Enterprises.
Get Involved
Donate directly with a check written to Federal City Associates and mailed to the address below, or through the use of our Donate Page using Pay Pal or a credit card to become a part of our mission. Every contribution makes a difference in a veteran's life and those involved in his or her business or enterprise.
Contact
Federal City Associates, P.O. Box 2270, Youngstown, Ohio 44504-0270 or info@federalcityassociates.org
Telephone messages for FCA in English can be left at 330.550.6502.