News at DESC!
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 […]
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 […]
Read MoreClient 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 […]
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