News at DESC!
DESC Spring 2022 Newsletter
New leadership, long-time staff retires, work boots, upcoming events and more!
Read MoreDESC Elects New Board Officers and Directors
DESC is excited to announce that we have elected our officers for 2022 — Pamela Prier (retired from Merck) is Board Chair, Claude Moulton (with Claude R. Moulton, PA) as Vice Chair, Trista Carraher (with the City of Jacksonville) as Treasurer and Deborah Pierson (retired from Bank of America) as Secretary. We have also added […]
Read MoreSingle Mother Finds Comfort at DESC
Cealo has two daughters, 14 and 19 years old. Due to the difficulties they’ve faced during the pandemic, they had to move back to Jacksonville from Baltimore. While Cealo’s family may look normal from the outside, her and her 14-year-old are both diabetic. Cealo says she knows the feeling of not having what you need, how […]
Read MoreClimbing Back to the Top
Tawama has faced many challenges throughout her life. Through addiction, homelessness, and health complications causing her to lose her job, Tawama knows she is still blessed and remains hopeful. Tawama has visited DESC for clothing and food, but is most thankful for the work boots she was able to receive. She says they allowed her […]
Read MoreDESC Fall 2021 Newsletter
New team members, inspiring stories, our best fundraiser yet and more.
Read MoreWatch the Recording of DESC Defenders: Against All Odds
If you missed our live event of this year’s DESC Defenders fundraiser, no worries! Just click one of the following links to watch: descdefenders.com Facebook
Read MoreIt Wasn’t Business as Usual
The pandemic shook everyone, causing a lot of people to lose income, food, housing and support. Although DESC’s doors were only closed for a short time, when we reopened, it was definitely not business as usual. Watch below to learn how we adjusted to help those in need in a safe, responsible way.
Read MoreWill you accept the SUPERHERO CHALLENGE to WIPEOUT POVERTY?
Create your own team to help the DESC Defenders wipeout poverty in DESC Defenders: Against All Odds.
Read MoreWork Boots Help Build a Life
Willie has spent the last 21 years incarcerated. His goal now is to work and build the life he’s always wanted. Willie told us that these boots mean everything to him, allowing him to support himself and start over. The last pair of shoes Willie received was a pair of rubber slide-on shoes from the […]
Read MoreNancy wins JEA Award
Join us in congratulating Nancy Chamblin on receiving the JEA “Light It Forward” award for her outstanding work in Emergency Financial Assistance. We are so thankful for everything Nancy does for DESC. Congratulations, Nancy!
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