News at DESC!
Climbing 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!
Read MoreFall 2019 Newsletter
New superheroes, strategic plan updates, stories of hope and more. Click here to read what is happening at DESC.
Read MoreMoney Monday
Meet Kim and her adorable children! Kim is a single mom of three children all under the age of 3-years-old. She has been unable to work for the last 6 months due to an injury from a multi-vehicle car accident from dropping her kids off at daycare. Her doctor has not yet cleared her to […]
Read MoreMoney Monday – Pam
Meet Pam Pam is a mother of 3 children and is trying to get her life back on track. Four years ago, Pam was in an abusive marriage and struggled with substance abuse. Because of the history of abuse her ex-husband has full custody and her mother in law now takes care of the kids, […]
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