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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 […]
Read MoreDESC 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!
Read MoreGreat Electric Emergency helps families in need
Thank you to News4Jax for covering The Great Electric Emergency! You can read the article here.
Read MoreClient Stories: Simon
Simon is 26 and has four children whose mothers are not involved in their lives. When he came to DESC, he needed a deposit to move into a new apartment in order to prove to the state that he is serious about taking care of his children. Simon’s mother will help him raise the children. […]
Read MoreDESC on River City Live
Check out Julie Handley and Commander Current on River City Live talking about The Great Electric Emergency and ways to save on electricity this summer!
Read MoreDESC in The Florida Times-Union!
Did you see us in The Florida Times-Union this morning? If not, check out the article here.
Read MoreClient Stories: Teresa
Teresa was advised to contest rent payments until repairs were made to her apartment. Luckily, new management took over the complex and fixed her maintenance and pest issues. Unfortunately, this left Teresa with a large sum of late rent payments. Thanks to DESC, Teresa and her son will not be evicted and they have a […]
Read MoreDESC On Channel 4
DESC volunteers Mike and Sharon Williams, and board member Sherrick Gilbert on WJXT 4 talking about how you can volunteer at DESC! Disclaimer: The videos provided are property of New4Jax.com.
Read MoreClient Stories: Carly
When Carly took maternity leave from her job, she was left without money for her bills. With small children to feed, she was in desperate need of help. Carly was horrified that her family would be evicted and scared that she would have to raise her children on the streets. Thanks to DESC, eviction and […]
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