News at DESC!
Thank 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.
Read MoreDESC Spring 2023 Newsletter
Saying goodbye to long-time board members, the importance of DESC partners, remembering DESC Defenders: Journey Through Time and MORE.
Read MoreDESC Fall 2022 Newsletter
Welcoming new members, help needed, upcoming fundraiser and more!
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Read MoreDESC 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.
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