Rent and Housing

Financial Assistance (Rent, Utilities, Security Deposits) and Help Hub

Verified · October 23, 2026

DESC gives financial assistance appointments for rent, utilities and security deposits. Appointments are set up through United Way’s 2-1-1, and appointments are limited. DESC also has a Help Hub, where a person can meet with DESC’s Community Resource Manager to talk about their situation and find next steps. Distinct from the batch-1 DESC groceries entry.

Organization
DESC (Downtown Ecumenical Services Council)
Address
215 N. Ocean Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Hours
Financial assistance — contact United Way's 2-1-1, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Who qualifies
People who need help with rent, utilities or a security deposit (no income limits stated)
How to apply
Call United Way's 2-1-1 (24 hours a day, seven days a week) to ask for a DESC financial assistance appointment; DESC's own phone is (904) 358-7955
Last verified
October 23, 2026

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