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Summer 2016 Newsletter
Our Summer newsletter is here! Click here to learn more about what is happening at DESC. This month we have new volunteers, growth in our grocery ministry and photos from the Great Electric Emergency. Read the newsletter here.
Read MoreSave The Date for The 2016 “Where’s Bubba?”
Bubba will be popping up around town this fall to promote DESC and our mission to help our neighbors in need. His adventure will conclude with a fun-filled night of dinner and dancing. Music from Woods & Bridges Dancing and Hors d’oeuvres Dinner and Drinks Indoor Fishing Simulators When: Saturday, November 4th, 2017 Reception/Fishing 5:30 P.M Dinner 7:00 P.M. Where: […]
Read MoreClient Stories: Mike
Some months ago a young man, Mike, showed up at DESC. He was hungry and tired. He said he was just an ordinary guy but had hit some very bad luck. DESC gave him groceries to help get his energy and his spirits up. Mike returned, but not to ask for more groceries. Instead, he shared he was working again and back […]
Read MoreClient Stories: Megan
Megan came to DESC after her roommate, who split rent with her, moved out unexpectedly. She was in a car accident that led to neck and back problems and left her unable to pay for her car’s repairs. Megan found herself in the hospital with pneumonia and was diagnosed with spinal cancer. She had to […]
Read MoreClient Stories: Harry
Harry is a Vietnam War veteran who was disabled from a service-related injury. When he met with a Veteran Affairs social worker, they said they would help with his JEA bill. Somehow, the paperwork was mixed up and his power was disconnected. Harry’s supplemental security income was also denied. The increased stress has made his […]
Read MoreClient Stories: Camilla
Camilla came to DESC after a mix-up with her supplemental security income put her behind in paying rent. She would pay the rent a little at a time, and even had to use her security deposit. Every time the landlord asks her for rent, Camilla said she feels terrible. Because of DESC, she’s caught up […]
Read MoreClient Stories: Danny
At 63, Danny lives alone and plays the piano for his church. Because his supplemental security income was denied, he had to move to a smaller apartment. His old home leaked around the windows and was never warm enough. Danny took care of his elderly parents both physically and financially until they passed away. In […]
Read MoreWe Need Your Egg Cartons!
Thanks to our generous donors who participated in The Great Electric Emergency, DESC was able to purchase a Whirlpool 17.7 cubic feet freezerless refrigerator and a Whirlpool 17.7 cubic feet upright freezer to store more fresh produce for clients. One of our volunteers, Judy Davis, was able to garner a donation of another Whirlpool upright […]
Read MoreClient Stories: Valerie
Valerie and her family immigrated from Germany to Connecticut. The weather was too cold for them there and they could not keep up with electric bills on her husband’s salary. When they moved to Florida, paying bills became harder after her husband lost his job. They used their income tax return to survive for a […]
Read MoreClient Stories: Mary
Mary would pay a little on each bill when she received them, but was never able to make a full payment. The remaining amount would always be added to her next bill, which rose so high she couldn’t catch up. To reduce wattage usage, her family started using their electric heater and oven to keep […]
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