News at DESC!
DESC DEFENDERS: STAND TOGETHER
We are honored to welcome Melissa and Dick as our 2026 Honorary Chairs. DESC Defenders is the signature fundraiser for the Downtown Ecumenical Services Council. The event has been held since 2019 and brings together donors, volunteers and staff who believe in standing together for our community. Our collective efforts have raised more than $1.5 […]
Read MoreDESC Fall 2025 Newsletter
New building update, welcoming new Board members, DESC Defenders: Generations, client success and MORE.
Read MoreDESC Gets a New Home
April 4, 2025, DESC held a wall-breaking ceremony at the future home of the organization. Read more about the ceremony and the big move through the media below. Jax Daily Record: https://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/news/2025/apr/06/after-years-in-the-basement-downtown-emergency-services-center-will-move-to-larger-location/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJkqPRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHpfj5ydhX_UBaQVlEpMxkhoswis3r5aTAit4_7beJ5Ti1sIvvk9Ix1lK4OSF_aem_OLEkL2e-YyLGEbT9SM9Bdg Jax Today: https://jaxtoday.org/2025/04/07/downtown-ecumenical-services-expansion/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJkqOpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHiUp4uvRQtaHitVaUbixD0NxG-IeR3ViaMoVry0jHBjfmVV9WxILu29lQlbM_aem_GgVDtzaG_aBFcRYqOcSDxQ The Florida Times-Union: https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/local/2025/04/07/downtown-nonprofit-to-move-from-church-basement-to-2-9-million-digs/82884670007/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJkqQdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHkipukoQmGAs52THXcxXniyGPQY6vaRm7ddE3IrkwgprwsPi65zWo3la94-R_aem_dRasm3hzSw9PnAYiRKY0zQ
Read MoreDonate to Linda’s Work Boots
A $40 donation can change a life. How is that possible? Each donation will purchase a pair of work boots that enables a DESC client to get a job. In 2017, I was about to turn 70. My greatest wish was to make my birthday count for something good. Raising funds to buy 365 pairs […]
Read MoreDESC DEFENDERS: Generations
We want to thank everyone who made DESC Defenders: Generations 2025 a success! Event Overview This year, the theme “Generations” held a powerful meaning—representing the generations of DESC supporters, the ongoing cycle of generational poverty and the enduring work of DESC to combat homelessness and poverty in our community through a new facility. We were […]
Read MoreDESC Fall 2024 Newsletter
Welcoming new employees and Board members, DESC Defenders: Generations, client success and MORE.
Read MoreDESC Spring 2024 Newsletter
Welcoming new board chair, supporting families, amazing volunteers and MORE.
Read MoreJacksonville Jaguars Donate to DESC
The Jacksonville Jaguars held a clothing drive for DESC in partnership with Tide Detergent in November. Not only did they collect 630lbs. of clothing, they also washed and folded it all! The haul was displayed on the jaguar statue in front of the stadium during the game for all to see the amazing donations from […]
Read MoreThank you for joining DESC Defenders: Into the Future
Thank you for being a DESC Defenders in the fight against poverty. We are so grateful for the generosity that we have seen over the last 40 years. This year we raised the highest amount yet, over $330,000!!! This is an amazing accomplishment and we thank each donor, sponsor, and supporter. To see details from […]
Read MoreDESC Fall 2023 Newsletter
Welcoming new board members, supporting families, showcasing DESC DEFENDERS: Into the Future and MORE.
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