COURAGE WITH HOPE - HOMELESS MINISTRY
COMMUNITY OUTREACH 

Serving the homeless in downtown jax

Why Courage with Hope?  

Zophar explained his name was from the book of Job in scripture, 
and he spoke of Zophar's response to Job (Job 11:18):

"You will have courage because you will have hope.
You will take your time, and rest in safety."

It was a reminder...
It takes courage with hope in God’s love to overcome our trials and struggles.

During the August 2020 outreach, Angela Fisher met Zophar, a 45-year-old African American man. He said he found faith in his life on the streets, and he had such a love for the Lord! Zophar explained his name was from the book of Job in scripture. He spoke of Zophar's response to Job, and quoted Job 11:18, "You will have courage because you will have hope. You will take your time, and rest in safety."  
 

WHAT We Provide: 
Hot meals with drinks, sides, and dessert; water, fruit, snacks, sandwiches, toiletries, devotions, fellowship, laughter, and God’s love.

WHEN We Meet:
The 2nd Saturday (St. Justin Martyr Orthodox Church) and 3rd Saturday (St. Joseph's Catholic Church) each month, rain or shine.

WHERE We Meet: 
Mandarin Food Bank, 11730 Old St Augustine Road, 32258

WHERE We Serve: 
Our ministry serves from tables set up in the parking lot of the First United Methodist Church, 369 North Newnan Street, 32202. Tables are set up to serve hot meals and snacks.
 

Outreach 3rd Saturday schedule: 

3:15 - 3:45 pm:  Volunteers arriving, donations accepted at Mandarin Food Bank, volunteers assisting with loading cars with food, water, tables
3:45 pm:  Volunteers gather for announcements, assignments, safety protocol, and prayer
3:50 pm:  Travel downtown to 369 North Newnan Street, Jacksonville, FL
5:00 pm:  Outreach ends downtown, volunteers travel home, remaining food items delivered to Trinity Rescue Mission
 

Sign Up Genius:

The 3rd Saturday outreach uses SignUpGenius.com to organize donations for the outreach each month to streamline the process. Contact Cindi Tranquellino to be added as a volunteer with the 3rd Saturday outreach.
 

Donations:

Please write a check to St. Joseph's Catholic Church, and designate the money is for "Courage With Hope Community Outreach" or "Homeless Outreach". Mail or drop off your donation with the parish office: 
11730 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32258. 
 

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