Defending the Future
The Downtown Ecumenical Services Council (DESC) celebrated 40 years of providing critical care to those struggling with poverty at DESC Defenders: Into the Future on Thursday, Sept. 21, at the WJCT studios in Jacksonville. “I am ecstatic that DESC Defenders was another great fundraiser,” said Alex Benavides, event chair and DESC board member. The poverty-fighting […]
Seeking DESC Defenders, a call to action
Downtown Ecumenical Services Council is having a party, a party with a purpose on Aug. 23 at WJCT Studios. The organization has been helping on the front lines during the most severe impacts of COVID-19 on the job market and the ravaging impacts on public health. They need more superheroes, more locals to step up […]
WeCare celebrates health of uninsured, community contributors
WeCareJax, an organization dedicated to improving healthcare access for the uninsured and underserved in our community, held its annual awards banquet Aug. 23 at WJCT Studios. The evening event rolled out honors for those that serve as pivotal contributors. The nonprofit’s mission coordinates a community-wide network of medical services to include the voluntary contributions of […]
