**** Financial Assistance appointments are being managed through United Way’s 2-1-1 hotline. You can also find additional community resources at the same line. Financial Assistance Downtown Ecumenical Services Council (DESC) - Jacksonville provides limited financial aid to meet human needs that are of an emergency nature.
Items most often classified as emergency needs are rent, mortgage and utility payments.
In 2011, over 200 families were helped with emergency financial assistance from DESC, an increase of 30% over 2010.
Appointments to discuss financial assistance are given our each week, therefore applicants must call 358-7955 on Mondays at 8:30 a.m.
to schedule an appointment.
No walk-ins are accepted for financial aid.
Mission Statement: DESC seeks to proclaim the love of Jesus Christ by meeting the needs of people in emergency situations or experiencing poverty.
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