News at DESC!
Mary Spuhler’s career of listening, helping at Jacksonville Downtown Ecumenical Services Council coming to close
After almost 30 years listening to poor families’ anguished stories and giving them emergency food, clothing, financial help and a bit of hope, she is retiring as executive director of Jacksonville’s Downtown Ecumenical Services Council. She has loved the job, even on the days clients got frustrated with her because she could not give them […]
Read MoreHeritage Singers of Jacksonville to Hold Benefit Concert for DESC
The Heritage Singers of Jacksonville (HSJ), under the direction of Michael Dell, will be concluding its seventh season with a concert to benefit Downtown Ecumenical Services Council (DESC). The concert will take place on June 2, 2013, at South Jacksonville Presbyterian Church starting at 3 PM. One of the dreams of its director and founder, […]
Read More“Another Sign” Musical Event to Benefit Agencies that Help Homeless in Jacksonville
“Another Sign,” a musical by Mike White, is being presented in Jacksonville Sept. 25th-30th “to shine a light on the many reasons for homelessness, beyond society’s simplified version.” Proceeds from the musical performances will be distributed to nonprofits that provide support, medicine, services and hope to the homeless. Click here to learn more about the program […]
Read MoreDESC Summer News 2012
Below is our latest newsletter…click to read or download! DESC News – Summer 2012
Read MoreJax Symphony Food Drive Nets 1,100 Pounds of Food for DESC
Click to read the Jax Symphony Food Drive Article
Read MoreDESCades Birthday Celebraion Raises $100,000+ for DESC
On April 19, 2012, more than 320 friends, supporters, employees and volunteers gathered at the Garden Club to celebrate DESC’s 30th Birthday. In addition to being an evening of great fun and fellowship, thanks to the generosity of sponsors, donors and in-kind supporters, the DESCades event raised more than $100,000 — all of which will […]
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