Couple seeks to follow in Jesus’ steps by helping the poor
The Christian nature behind the City Rescue Mission (CRM) purpose is what attracted Albert J. (Bud) Toole and his wife, Carolyn, to begin serving with the Mission 28 years ago. […]
Offering hope, healing and change for the homeless and hungry
Providing shelter and a hot meal is a big part of what City Rescue Mission (CRM) provides to homeless and individuals struggling with food insecurity, but it is not the […]
Feeding the spirit while feeding the hungry
Joy, purpose, and an appreciation for the gifts God gives are the reasons that Lisa Obringer has served for many years as coordinator of the Catholic Charities food pantry. After […]
Putting compassion into action to feed the hungry
Feeding the hungry is a big part of Catholic Charities mission. Although the nonprofit seeks to reflect “the compassion of God in Christ,” taught by the Catholic Church in all […]
Volunteer fills special niche at DESC
Looking for something to do when she moved to Jacksonville two years ago, Eileen Smith discovered quickly that the Downtown Ecumenical Services Council (DESC) was the perfect place for her […]
Nonprofit aids low-income families with supplemental groceries
The folks at Downtown Ecumenical Services Council (DESC) don’t need fancy statistics to tell them hunger is a serious problem in the River City. “One interesting way DESC measures the […]
Dietitian uses skills to help people in need avoid disease
By volunteering at the Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry, Registered Dietitian Ashley Thompson loves that she can give back to the community in the area where she is particularly qualified. “I […]
BEAM answers need for crisis help in beach communities
Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry (BEAM) envisions a future in which no resident of Jacksonville’s beach communities goes hungry or is haunted by fear of eviction. Since the nonprofit’s inception 32 […]
Volunteer work fills gap after retirement
After his 2006 retirement from his mail route with the United States Postal Service, Tom Doyle’s wife, Lois, soon became a “volunteer widow.” Ready for a new adventure “doing anything,” […]
Delivering hot, fresh meals door to door
It’s no secret that many Northeast Florida seniors suffer from food insecurity. Aging True, a leading provider of programs that help Jacksonville’s older residents maintain their independence and age gracefully, […]