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DESC
215 N. Ocean Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Food Pantry/Clothing/Financial Assistance
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Serves Clay, Duval, Nassau
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Program Summary
Downtown Ecumenical Services Council - DESC - was founded in 1981 by churches in urban Jacksonville to provide emergency assistance to people in need. DESC is chartered by the State of Florida as a charitable agency. It is governed by a Boa...
Counties served: Clay, Duval, Nassau
Description
Downtown Ecumenical Services Council - DESC - was founded in 1981 by churches in urban Jacksonville to provide emergency assistance to people in need. DESC is chartered by the State of Florida as a charitable agency. It is governed by a Board of Directors who represent the founding churches, as well as other churches, organizations and individuals interested in our ministry. Contributions from sponsoring churches contribute 15% of our operating expenses, with the majority of our support and funding coming from foundations, grants, fundraising activities and individual contributions.
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