People living in Jacksonville homeless camp hope to soon have help
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ Help could soon be on the way for people who live in a homeless camp in Downtown Jacksonville. The city said a plan could be released as soon as Wednesday that will help these people get back on their feet. Catherine Creed is one of many people living in the homeless camp. Volunteers Jason Pugh and Charlie Griffin told News4Jax they have been coming to the homeless camp every Tuesday for three months. The mission is across the street from the homeless camp.
As Jacksonville homeless camp grows, city hopes to gain more funding
โA lot of people donโt care and some people do care,โ Creed told News4Jax. Sometimes you might get one meal a day.โAt 62 years old, Creed should be planning for retirement or spending time with loved ones. JuโCoby Pittman is the CEO and president of the Clara White Mission, which helps Jacksonvilleโs homeless people. โWe do need help. This is not the way I want to live.โLINK: Jacksonville homeless shelters & servicesThe city is looking forward to more Cares Act funding to help homeless people and get more of them in hotels.