For many in Jacksonville, the city’s homeless population is a sore subject.
Homelessness has been on the decline in Jax for a decade, but there are still over 1,600 homeless Jaxsons out there. And while Jax has far less homeless residents than most cities of its size, the strong concentration of resources in one area of the city – the urban core, specifically – brings most of those residents to that area and creates the impression of a downtown homelessness epidemic. Some feel sympathy for those affected, some feel frustration or fear in relation to them, but everyone can agree that ending homeless in Jacksonville is a strong priority.
If you’re feeling compelled to do something about the city’s homeless population – whatever your motivation may be – we’ve put together a few tips for how we can all do something to help our neighbors in need.
Maybe you don’t have time to volunteer or jump into the front lines of advocacy, but you’re still eager to contribute. For you, donating may be the best option.
All of the aforementioned organizations – Changing Homelessness, Clara White Mission, and Sulzbacher Center – accept donations through their respective websites. By donating, you’ll likely be helping to either pay for necessary supplies or for more manpower to address community needs.
Funds aren’t easy to come across for these organizations, so sometimes even the smallest contribution can make a world of difference.
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