1. City of Jacksonville – Emergency Financial Assistance Program

• Services: Provides temporary financial assistance to prevent eviction for non-payment of rent/mortgage or interruption of utilities.

• Eligibility: Must demonstrate financial hardship due to unexpected emergencies.

• Contact: (904) 255-2469 (appointments available Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m. until filled)

• Website: jacksonville.gov

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2. Catholic Charities Bureau

• Services: Offers emergency financial assistance for rent, mortgage, and utility payments.

• Contact: (904) 354-3416

• Website: ccbjax.org

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3. Downtown Ecumenical Services Council (DESC)

• Services: Provides emergency financial assistance, case management, and work boots for employment.

• Contact: (904) 358-7955

• Website: descjax.org

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4. Beaches Emergency Assistance Ministry (BEAM)

• Services: Offers rent and utility assistance to prevent homelessness.

• Eligibility: Clients must live in the BEAM service area or be employed by a business in the service area.

• Contact: (904) 241-2326

• Website: jaxbeam.org

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5. Salvation Army – Utility & Rent Assistance

• Services: Provides emergency rent and utility assistance to keep families in their homes.

• Website: salvationarmyusa.org

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6. Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)

• Services: Offers public assistance programs, including Temporary Cash Assistance, Medicaid, and Food Assistance.

• Website: myflfamilies.com

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7. Community Resources – JEA

• Services: Provides information on community resources, including emergency financial assistance programs.

• Website: jea.com