This group offers emergency financial assistance. They can help with rent and utilities. All appointments are done over the phone. There are requirements that must be met to use the program. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Homeless families who come to Family Promise stay at a local congregation for one week. While there, they get three meals a day, case management and other services. They can use laundry facilities, a computer and get phone access at the Family Center. They will also meet with a social worker who will develop a plan of action to get the family on the path to self sufficiency. Please see the website for more information.
The CWM offers an employment program. It is for people ages 18+. They help with job training and employment placement. The group gives priority to veterans. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
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CWM offers food services to help those in need. They have a food pantry that is open Tuesday - Thursday each week from 9 am - 10:30 am. There is also a Meals 2 Go grab-and-go lunch program on Mondays and Tuesdays from 10 am - 11:30 am. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
This group is faith-based nonprofit that mentors young men in need. They also offer fellowship training for teachers. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
This program can serve up to 140 inmates at a time. It gives participants the chance to get their lives back on track. They are employed during the day and work on substance abuse treatment, education and vocational courses at night. WR inmates pay a fee for their room and board. They also make court-ordered payments and send money home for family support. They are required to set money aside for savings upon release. Program offerings at each facility vary to best meet the needs of the men served. Please see the website for more information.
The CRM Thrift Store offers clothing, baby items and furniture at bargain prices. You will also find antiques, electronics, artwork, collectibles and more. All proceeds from sales go directly toward helping the clients served by CRM. Seniors age 55+ get a 15% discount off of purchases every Monday. There are also daily and weekly specials. CRM also has pickup service for donated items.
Pick-up Service: 904.421.5173
This program boosts job opportunities for clients at the Rescue Mission. They will learn to identify their skills, talents and abilities. Clients chart a new career path and build self esteem. The program consists of certification training and job placement. Students receive computer training, tutoring and many other services. They attend classes at the Acosta Adult Learning Center. Please call for more information.
This is an addiction recovery program at the McDuff Avenue campus. Clients live on campus for about 18 months. They must make a commitment to the program which will enable them to make a new life for themselves and for their families. Clients take part in a full range of education and recovery services. Each person is assessed and receives a program plan based on his or her own specific needs. Please call for more information.
At the core of the Don't Miss a Beat mission is the belief that the arts can be a bridge to a better life for underserved children. By blending music and art with a focus on education, they can inspire and empower children and teens to strive for their dreams. There are programs for parents as well to help them learn job seeking and computer skills. Programs take place at the J.S. Johnson Youth Center in the Brooklyn area of Jacksonville. Please see the website for more information.
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