DESC, a faith-based organization, uplifts those in crisis by providing emergency necessities. We start by listening. We recognize that we cannot help everyone.
While our mission is to provide short-term relief to families and individuals in need, we often find listening to our neighbors makes a great impact. Our volunteers are trained and encouraged to offer our families dignity and respect simply by taking the time to listen to their stories. With that in mind, we often guide individuals and families through the charitable organizations and resources me
06/19/2026
Today, we pause to reflect on the significance of Juneteenth.
We recognize the strength of those who came before us and the responsibility we share to build a community where every person is treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.
06/17/2026
Bartram Trail Elementary recently hosted a drive for socks, underwear and toiletries for DESC. Thank you to Principal Kimberly Wright for showing your students how important it is to care for others!
06/12/2026
Thank you so much to everyone who came to DESC Defenders: Stand Together last night! We had an AMAZING night and raised more than $390,000!!! Thank you so much to our generous sponsors and donors for making this happen. We also want to thank Tenikka Hughes Action News Jax , our amazing emcee and our wonderful Honorary Chairs, Melissa and Dick Lewis. Stay tuned for pictures from the night!
06/11/2026
TONIGHT! We can’t wait to see everyone at DESC Defenders: Stand Together tonight! Stick around for some sneak peeks today!
06/10/2026
IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE OUR INCREDIBLE PRESENTING SPONSORS!
Your KINDNESS and GENEROSITY are leading the charge for DESC Defenders: Stand Together.
THANK YOU for standing with families in need. You are making a POWERFUL IMPACT.
We can’t wait to reunite with everyone TOMORROW NIGHT!
06/10/2026
Our PLATINUM sponsors are AMAZING supporters and are so important in the fight against poverty! Your phenomenal generosity helps so many individuals and families make it through the day. THANK YOU for helping those in our community who are struggling!
06/09/2026
We want to recognize our super generous GOLD and SILVER sponsors! THANK YOU for your incredible support! You’re making a difference in the lives of so many who are struggling.
06/09/2026
DESC Defenders: Generations is THIS WEEK! We want to kick-off the week by highlighting our AMAZING sponsors! We’re starting with our BRONZE and COPPER level sponsors. THANK YOU so much for your generous contributions to help families in need.
DESC DEFENDERS: STAND TOGETHER is officially SOLD OUT!
Thank you for the incredible support.
You can still help families facing poverty and crisis by supporting Team Unity:
descdefenders.com/teamunity
Thank you for standing together with us.
06/08/2026
We’re so excited to announce that the Hall-Halliburton Foundation will be offering a DOUBLE MATCH on all Fund-A-Need donations made during our event this Thursday. That means each dollar donated during the event will be TRIPLED, going directly to our services and helping families in need. We’re so grateful for the Hall-Halliburton Foundation’s continued support of DESC. THANK YOU!
| Monday | 9am - 12pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 12pm |
| Friday | 9am - 12pm |