Downtown Ecumenical Services Council

Category: Social services organization in Downtown, Jacksonville, FL

Address: 215 N Ocean St, Jacksonville, FL 32202, USA

Phone: +19043587955

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9AM–12PM

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 9AM–12PM

Thursday: Closed

Friday: 9AM–12PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Kenneth Bradford Sr

Jun 2, 2022

Nice

Rasheedah Washington

Apr 7, 2022

They help out with a lot of different basic necessities of life/for life for people in general/for families, etc.

Debra Buchanan

Feb 8, 2022

Love donating to them.

Diana Hodges

Dec 28, 2021

It helps people with food once a month and clothes every 3 months. Nice staff.

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Questions & Answers

Im disabiled and short on my rent 120$ and have been trying to find away to come up with it for over a week now Also ive been trying to get a seasonal job but no luck Do they help out the same day

Rueben Tartt | Sep 16, 2019
Terry Barnes | Sep 16, 2019

Any agency that are dealt with in Duval County would give a voucher or some other means of proof to the person who you are indebted to a place that I would try would be the (Emmett Reed Center if you..... ...call to make an appointment) they will help to assist. I am unfamiliar if you are from this Jacksonville metro area or not but there are three places in downtown Jacksonville actually five places in downtown Jacksonville that you can visit that can help you up to give you physical link to getting the assistance that you require.BUT !!!!! If you are on a deadline and you face the high likelihood of being evicted there is a way to keep your residence wow you either a find a new place to live or be come up with the rent or c if you feel that the place that you are living is not worth the rent that you are paying and is of substandard quality I would go to Jacksonville area legal aid they help me out with a landlord situation not only that if you are on a deadline they could help you.

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Do they help same day with rent?

G35 Alabama | Sep 16, 2018
David Clark | Sep 16, 2018

You call in on Monday and if you make an appointment it is usually on Tuesday or Wednesday. It usually takes another couple days to work out the details with the landlord.

Does this place help with rent deposits ?

1flower 2921 | Sep 16, 2018
Eason Arenitra | Sep 16, 2018

Yes they do .utilities.food and clothes.

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Does anyone know where or how I can get help with paying rent and utilities and getting food I'm disabled and I need help thank you

Dixie Lynn | Aug 16, 2022
Kenneth Bradford Sr | Aug 16, 2022

Try Catholic charity. Its downtown Jacksonville

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Can they help with a security deposit I am on ssi and Section 8 from NJ and ported to Jacksonville to be closer to my sick mother and need the deposit to keep voucher

Roy Royster | Jul 17, 2022
Downtown Ecumenical Services Council | Jul 17, 2022

Yes, DESC can provide financial assistance for security deposits. Referrals for services are coordinated by United Way's 211 and are limited each week. Once 211 sends the referral, a DESC case manager will reach out to you. You need an apartment or house already identified and working on a lease to begin the process.

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Trying to come up with 800.00 for back rent. I need to come up with rest by Wednesday of next week. I guess my question is do they help with this without having an eviction notice.

Darlene Cintron Thomas | Sep 15, 2021
Downtown Ecumenical Services Council | Sep 15, 2021

DESC can help with overdue rent during the pandemic without an eviction notice, but you should have a letter or status from the landlord. Appointments are made on Monday starting at 9:30 by calling 904-358-7955 (lots of folks all call at once, so you're likely to get the voicemail, please keep trying). However, payment cannot be made that quickly. All financial assistance is handled remotely because of the virus (including check processing).

What should I do if the only time I can get there is on Thursdays?

Shannel Pinkney Respess | Sep 15, 2020
Downtown Ecumenical Services Council | Sep 15, 2020

Our hours Thursday are from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for groceries only. Here's a link where you can see all of our hours. https://descjax.org/contact-us/ Here are two other places that we know who provide clothing on Thursdays. St. Stephen AME Outreach Center 1439 N. Davis St. Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. City Rescue Mission 234 W State St Community Closet Thursday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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What days are they giving out food and clothes

Jo Summerville | Sep 16, 2019
Bob Tomes | Sep 16, 2019

Not Sure. Yr eligible to come every 3 mths but it opens 8:30. Where you can get yr questions answered.

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What is the qualification criteria if someone needs to ask for help with Utilities?

Kristy Sokoloski | Sep 16, 2019
Downtown Ecumenical Services Council | Sep 16, 2019

Hi. Here is a summary. Eligibility Criteria Must meet one or more of the following conditions for DESC’s financial assistance: • School-age or younger children living in the household (children older than 18 and still in high school are included) • Over 65 years old • Have a documented disability and unable to work (social security disability other than social security documentation, workers’ compensation, hospital discharge papers, letter from doctor, etc.) You’re disqualified for DESC’s financial assistance if one of the below conditions is true. • Received financial assistance from DESC within the past five years • If you participate in JEA’s My Way program If you qualify, we take calls Monday mornings at 9:30. Because so many people call, it is hard to get through. I wish we had more funds to help more people!

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How can i get a hold of them I’ve been calling all morning and I’m desperately in need right now I’m currently pregnant and can be getting kicked out of my home

rickita nelson | Sep 16, 2019
Eason Arenitra | Sep 16, 2019

You should go there early morning.Catholic charities may help also. Use website needhelppayingbills.com

How to donate clothing?

Carlortta Lee | Sep 16, 2018
Denise Jones (Neicy0713) | Sep 16, 2018

just go to the side door where they give out the stuff its on ocean

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