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Client 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 […]

Client 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 […]

Client 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 […]

Client 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 […]

We 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 […]

Client 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 […]

Client 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 […]

Client Stories: Alexandra

Alexandra faced numerous obstacles before she sought financial assistance from DESC. She has a seven-year-old daughter and does not receive child support. Alexandra allowed her brother to live with them and drive her car, but he did not contribute financially. Her brother stole $1,800 intended for the rent. When the rent was overdue and she […]

DESC is in the Resident!

Check out these articles about The Great Electric Emergency in the June 2016 issues of San Marco Resident and the Riverside – Avondale – Ortega – Murray Hill Resident!

Great Electric Emergency helps families in need

Thank you to News4Jax for covering The Great Electric Emergency! You can read the article here.

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