The Downtown Ecumenical Services Council (DESC) announced that Mary and Hank Coxe would serve as co-chairs for the 2024 DESC Defenders: Generations gala at a volunteer kickoff event held at The Bedell Law firm.
The Coxes have assembled a volunteer host committee for the event, which will be held Sept. 26 at the WJCT Studios.
The DESC Defenders gals raises funds to provide emergency assistance to those facing poverty. In addition to emergency financial support, DESC provides families with new and gently used closing, food and social work support. The 2023 gala raised more than $350,000.