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Traffic Alert: Disabled semi-truck causing major backups on the Dames Point Bridge

CITY RESCUE MISSION


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City Rescue Mission now facing โ€˜financial burdenโ€™ after sudden thunderstorm devastates 3 transitional homes

Read full article: City Rescue Mission now facing โ€˜financial burdenโ€™ after sudden thunderstorm devastates 3 transitional homes

The City Rescue Mission is seeking assistance from the community to recover from the sudden storm on Tuesday that caused massive destruction to three of its transitional housing units.

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City Rescue Mission opens cooling centers ahead of forecasted high temperatures

Read full article: City Rescue Mission opens cooling centers ahead of forecasted high temperatures

City Rescue Mission will open its cooling centers due to the high temperatures forecasted over the coming days.

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New phase of Florida law targets public sleeping, allows lawsuits

Read full article: New phase of Florida law targets public sleeping, allows lawsuits

The final phase of a new Florida law, which bans sleeping in public spaces such as sidewalks and parks, took effect Wednesday.

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โ€˜We will not turn anyone awayโ€™: Jacksonville nonprofit extends cold weather shelter hours

Read full article: โ€˜We will not turn anyone awayโ€™: Jacksonville nonprofit extends cold weather shelter hours

The City Rescue Mission (CRM) in Jacksonville is expanding its shelter services to protect the homeless as temperatures dip below 40ยฐF.

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Cold-weather shelters open Wednesday in Jacksonville, Flagler County as temperatures expected to drop again

Read full article: Cold-weather shelters open Wednesday in Jacksonville, Flagler County as temperatures expected to drop again

With temperatures forecasted to dip below 40ยฐF, both City Rescue Mission in Jacksonville and The Sheltering Tree in Flagler County are extending their shelter services to provide a warm and safe environment for those in need.

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Several organizations team up to give more than 9,000 cold-weather items to those in need

Read full article: Several organizations team up to give more than 9,000 cold-weather items to those in need

More than 9,000 sweaters, jackets, and blankets will be distributed to Clara White Mission and City Rescue Mission to help those experiencing homelessness on Monday morning.

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City votes to spend over $1M to increase homeless shelter capacity in Jacksonville

Read full article: City votes to spend over $1M to increase homeless shelter capacity in Jacksonville

Jacksonville City Council will vote Tuesday on an ordinance that would provide more than a million dollars toward increasing homeless shelter capacity.

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Positively JAX: Donate Shoeboxes of Love to help those who are homeless in Jacksonville

Read full article: Positively JAX: Donate Shoeboxes of Love to help those who are homeless in Jacksonville

You can make a difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness by donating to the City Rescue Missionโ€™s Annual Shoeboxes of Love project through Nov. 25.

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As Hurricane Milton looms, City Rescue Mission added to list of Jacksonville area shelters

Read full article: As Hurricane Milton looms, City Rescue Mission added to list of Jacksonville area shelters

In response to Hurricane Milton, local nonprofit City Rescue Mission announced it will increase its overnight capacity and extend its hours for people seeking shelter.

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City Rescue Mission opens cooling center as temperatures expected to hit triple digits

Read full article: City Rescue Mission opens cooling center as temperatures expected to hit triple digits

City Rescue Mission announced it will open its cooling center Saturday morning due to high temperatures forecast over the next days.

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Bundle up! How to protect plants and property as Jacksonville area gets freezing temps overnight

Read full article: Bundle up! How to protect plants and property as Jacksonville area gets freezing temps overnight

People in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia are expected to see the coldest temperatures of the season overnight Tuesday and Wednesday, with temperatures in some areas forecasted to dip into the 20s.

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City Rescue Mission extends services due to freezing temperatures in the Jacksonville area

Read full article: City Rescue Mission extends services due to freezing temperatures in the Jacksonville area

The City Rescue Mission is keeping its doors open longer and offering room for more guests. They will remain on this schedule as long as temperatures are below 40 degrees.

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City Rescue Mission, Sulzbacher provide cold weather shelters in Jacksonville

Read full article: City Rescue Mission, Sulzbacher provide cold weather shelters in Jacksonville

Because of the low temperatures forecast for Friday and Saturday, the City Rescue Mission is increasing its overnight capacity for those who need shelter and Sulzbacher will provide a cold night shelter for those experiencing homelessness.

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Advocates honor lives of those experiencing homelessness who died in 2023

Read full article: Advocates honor lives of those experiencing homelessness who died in 2023

Changing Homelessness and the City Rescue Mission remembered the lives of those experiencing homelessness who died in 2023 at a special annual memorial service on Thursday.

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Annual Mister Rogersโ€™ Neighborhood Sweater Drive provides cold weather wear for thousands in need

Read full article: Annual Mister Rogersโ€™ Neighborhood Sweater Drive provides cold weather wear for thousands in need

The 21st annual Mister Rogersโ€™ Neighborhood Sweater Drive began Wednesday morning, giving thousands of people in need some much-needed warmth.

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Cold night shelters opening in several local counties as temperatures dip

Read full article: Cold night shelters opening in several local counties as temperatures dip

The shelters are opening to give people a place to stay warm.

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Jacksonville veteran single-handedly donates 40 Shoeboxes of Love for those without homes

Read full article: Jacksonville veteran single-handedly donates 40 Shoeboxes of Love for those without homes

Last year she donated 20 boxes, and this year doubled her donation!

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Ultimate Guide: Veterans Day parades to be held in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia this weekend

Read full article: Ultimate Guide: Veterans Day parades to be held in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia this weekend

Florida and Georgia are planning on showing honor and gratitude with multiple events around the area.

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Positively JAX: Donate Shoeboxes of Love to help those who are homeless in Jacksonville

Read full article: Positively JAX: Donate Shoeboxes of Love to help those who are homeless in Jacksonville

You can make a difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness by donating to the City Rescue Missionโ€™s Annual Shoeboxes of Love project from now through Nov. 17

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JFRD working a broken gas line on McDuff Avenue in Lackawanna neighborhood

Read full article: JFRD working a broken gas line on McDuff Avenue in Lackawanna neighborhood

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department is responding to a broken gas line Monday on McDuff Avenue near Nolan Street in the Lackawanna neighborhood.

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Schools close, shelters open in Jacksonville as Hurricane Idalia threatens Florida

Read full article: Schools close, shelters open in Jacksonville as Hurricane Idalia threatens Florida

The latest updates on Hurricane Idalia preparations for Duval County.

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Organizations take extra steps to help keep people warm amid dropping temperatures

Read full article: Organizations take extra steps to help keep people warm amid dropping temperatures

As temperatures on Saturday started to slowly drop as a freeze warning was in effect for Northeast Florida, many cold weather shelters opened to help keep

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Memorial service honors 40 people experiencing homelessness who died in Jacksonville this year

Read full article: Memorial service honors 40 people experiencing homelessness who died in Jacksonville this year

The community is remembering the lives of those who died in Jacksonville this year while experiencing homelessness.

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โ€˜I feel blessedโ€™: Hundreds in need receive cold-weather gear through local clothing drive

Read full article: โ€˜I feel blessedโ€™: Hundreds in need receive cold-weather gear through local clothing drive

Volunteers gave away thousands of sweaters, jackets, blankets, long-sleeved shirts, even socks and shoes, on Wednesday to keep people warm during the winter at the annual Mister Rogers Neighborhood Sweater Drive.

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Jacksonville City Rescue Mission hosts annual Thanksgiving meal

Read full article: Jacksonville City Rescue Mission hosts annual Thanksgiving meal

The City Rescue Mission in Jacksonville held its annual Thanksgiving meal on Wednesday at its New Life Inn Campus downtown.

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Jacksonville City Rescue Mission hosts annual Thanksgiving meal

Read full article: Jacksonville City Rescue Mission hosts annual Thanksgiving meal

The City Rescue Mission in Jacksonville held its annual Thanksgiving meal on Wednesday at its New Life Inn Campus downtown.

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City Rescue Mission providing extra shelter ahead of Nicole

Read full article: City Rescue Mission providing extra shelter ahead of Nicole

City Rescue Mission is increasing its overnight shelter capacity for those in need ahead of Nicole.

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Donate Shoeboxes of Love to help Jacksonvilleโ€™s homeless

Read full article: Donate Shoeboxes of Love to help Jacksonvilleโ€™s homeless

Share the holiday spirit by donating personal care items for homeless men and women in our community.

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Cold night shelters opening in Northeast Florida as temperatures dip

Read full article: Cold night shelters opening in Northeast Florida as temperatures dip

With temperatures forecast to drop this weekend, cold night shelters will be opening across Northeast Florida.

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4,500 Shoeboxes of Love donated to help Jacksonvilleโ€™s homeless

Read full article: 4,500 Shoeboxes of Love donated to help Jacksonvilleโ€™s homeless

Jacksonville and its surrounding communities showed the Positively JAX spirit by donating 4,500 shoeboxes filled with personal care items to help the city's homeless.

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13-year-old on heart warming mission to give coats to homeless in Jacksonville

Read full article: 13-year-old on heart warming mission to give coats to homeless in Jacksonville

Thereโ€™s hope that people who are homeless in Jacksonville are a little warmer tonight.

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Donate Shoeboxes of Love to help Jacksonvilleโ€™s homeless

Read full article: Donate Shoeboxes of Love to help Jacksonvilleโ€™s homeless

Share the holiday spirit by donating personal care items for homeless men and women in our community.

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City Rescue Mission offers programs for those facing homelessness

Read full article: City Rescue Mission offers programs for those facing homelessness

The City Rescue Mission of Jacksonville is offering a program to give people a helping hand out of homelessness.

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While โ€˜bridgeโ€™ shelter just opened, city is hurrying to find solutions before it closes

Read full article: While โ€˜bridgeโ€™ shelter just opened, city is hurrying to find solutions before it closes

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ The temporary shelter that opened for people moved from a homeless camp along Union Street on Monday will be open for 27 more days. The Temporary Bridge Shelter, being managed by Changing Homelessness and the City Rescue Mission, was donated by Jacksonville real estate company JWB. The city said its goal is to bring an โ€œend to homelessness,โ€ but there is concern a new homeless camp could spring up when this facility closes early next month. While the Temporary Bridge Shelter is open for a total of 30 days, there have already been individuals that have been placed in a variety of housing solutions that meet their particular needs. Despite the homeless camp that grew downtown early this year, the Jacksonville officials say homelessness has been decreasing in city.

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87 of 150 people moved from Jacksonville homeless camp stayed in cityโ€™s temporary shelter

Read full article: 87 of 150 people moved from Jacksonville homeless camp stayed in cityโ€™s temporary shelter

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ It appears a majority of the people experiencing homelessness in downtown Jacksonville are accounted for after city workers shut down a large homeless camp near Union and Jefferson Street. In addition to providing basic needs, City Rescue Mission case managers are supposed to work with people at the shelter to help them come up with personalized plans to get back on their feet. However, a volunteer at City Rescue Mission told News4Jax that only 15 residents were in the temporary shelter before curfew at 10 pm. Some community advocates bashed the cityโ€™s plan from the beginning, calling the camp shutdown a band-aid solution that did not address the root issue. Daryus Sando, who called the tent city home for two months, said seeing the city crews made the deadline suddenly very real.

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Shelters open extra beds due to Christmas freeze

Read full article: Shelters open extra beds due to Christmas freeze

Due to low temperatures forecast expected to drop below 40ยบ from Thursday and beyond, Jacksonvilleโ€™s City Rescue Mission along with shelters in Flagler County and Gainesville will open extra beds for those without a warm place to spend the night. The City Rescue Mission will increase its overnight capacity as well as extend its hours to those in need of shelter. Guests can check-in to City Rescue Missionโ€™s New Life Inn at 234 W. State Street beginning at 2:30 p.m. each day. โ€œItโ€™s important because this actually can be a life saving measure,โ€ said Jaime Williams with the City Rescue Mission. โ€œSpace heaters need space โ€“ at least 3 feet โ€“ away from anything that can burn,โ€ Flagler County Fire Marshal Jerry Smith said.

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City Rescue Mission invites those experiencing homelessness to holiday meal

Read full article: City Rescue Mission invites those experiencing homelessness to holiday meal

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ City Rescue Mission will hold its annual Christmas Meal for those who are homeless and those who are in need. In addition to the holiday meal, guests can visit Santa Claus and receive a Shoebox of Love. As part of CRMโ€™s annual Christmas donation campaign, Shoeboxes of Love were donated by individuals and companies across Northeast Florida. All guests, staff and volunteers will be required to wear a mask and have their temperature taken. The annual Christmas Meal is sponsored by Auditmacs.

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City Rescue Mission expands overnight shelter capacity

Read full article: City Rescue Mission expands overnight shelter capacity

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ The City Rescue Mission is expanding its services in response to the recent cold snap. The nonprofit organization announced Tuesday that itโ€™s increasing its overnight shelter capacity and extending hours every day the temperatures outside dip below 40 degrees. โ€œWe want to make sure that those without a home have a warm shelter and a hot meal.โ€Residents who need shelter can check in at the New Life Inn at 234 West State St. starting at 2:30 p.m. each day. Guests will get a hot meal, clean clothes and access to a shower. The shelter is requiring guests to follow the Centers for Disease Controlโ€™s safety guidelines to avoid the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by novel coronavirus.

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Shelters prepare overflow beds due to cold weather

Read full article: Shelters prepare overflow beds due to cold weather

Guests will be required to adhere to all COVID-19 safety precautions put in place as recommended by the CDC. Flagler Countyโ€™s Sheltering Tree is opening a cold weather shelter at Church on the Rock in Bunnell. It will also be open any night where the temperature is expected to dip below 40 degrees. โ€œWe are using the main sanctuary to make sure we have enough space (for social distancing), because of COVID-19,โ€ said church pastor James Bellino. โ€œHomelessness is a problem that traverses jurisdictional boundaries and therefore, the most effective solutions will involve intergovernmental coordination,โ€ the agreement states.

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City Rescue Missionโ€™s Thanksgiving meal carries on despite pandemic

Read full article: City Rescue Missionโ€™s Thanksgiving meal carries on despite pandemic

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ€“ It is a tradition that even the coronavirus pandemic couldnโ€™t stop: the City Rescue Missionโ€™s annual Thanksgiving meal for the homeless. The annual event, held Wednesday, had all the traditions of your typical Thanksgiving celebration: music, gift bags and, of course, a holiday meal packed to go. โ€œThere were times I needed shoes, jackets and food, and I knew they were here,โ€ Chandra Niciu told News4Jax as she picked up her Thanksgiving meal. โ€œThe great thing is theyโ€™re making sure people are being taken care of and being fed,โ€ Curry said. A new addition this year is a COVID-19 testing site at City Rescue Mission.

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Mayor Curry on Hurricane Dorian: 'We dodged the big one'

Read full article: Mayor Curry on Hurricane Dorian: 'We dodged the big one'

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Hurricane Dorian is moving away from Jacksonville, leaving a few marks, but seemingly no permanent scars. Curry acknowledged Dorian was an unpredictable storm and said difficult decisions had to be made, but he stood by those decisions. 'm incredibly grateful that we dodged the big one," Curry said. In the interest of player safety, there will be no football games played until next week. https://t.co/Cd3GeV6Iog JAXairport (@JAXairport) September 5, 2019Football games canceledSome Duval County Public Schools football games have been canceled, while others were rescheduled:All Thursday junior varsity football games are canceled.

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