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Shelton Carmen-Owens had long wanted to relocate to Florida from his home state of Wisconsin.
In November 2020, after a series of conflicts with his estranged wife, the 35-year-old and his 3-year-old son made the move to Jacksonville. They arrived in the early morning hours and drove to the beach to see the sunrise.
Then Carmen-Owens, who was once homeless as a child, used Google to find assistance. He had left his life behind and needed a place to live, a place to work and a place to care for his son. I knew I needed help, he said.
Right away he found Family Promise of Jacksonville, a nonprofit that helps homeless families become self-sufficient, and headed to their downtown office. Six months later after a joint effort by Family Promise and other nonprofit partners he has a job at VyStar Credit Union, a two-bedroom apartment and nearby child care.
Holidays are over, but local nonprofit needs still high: How you can help
Lena Pringle, Anchor/traffic and general assignment reporter
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – While the traditional holiday giving season is over, local nonprofits still need help meeting the increasing demand for services due to the pandemic.
For nine months and counting, local nonprofits like Catholic Charities of Jacksonville have been working non-stop to meet the continuous needs of those most affected by the pandemic.
“We are overwhelmed with phone calls, but I know I join other community partners in saying that,” said Nicola Barnack, director of development with Catholic Charities Jacksonville. “It’s very hard to keep going, and I’m proud of our team.”