Spotlight on Charity – Sulzbacher

Spotlight on Charity – Sulzbacher

Nov 1, 2022

Sulzbacher Center, downtown Jacksonville, started in the 90’s in response to the explosion of crisis homelessness. Their comprehensive services include street outreach, daily meals, case management, veteran services, job placement assistance, as well as permanent supportive housing, and a therapeutic early learning center. DWA’s initial donation was to support Sulzbacher Village, a low rent facility for women and families. It includes a Pediatric Health Center and provides community engagement.

We are proud to have our name posted as a donor. Since then, we have donated to help specific programs. During CoVid our donation helped make possible the Sulzbacher Healthmobile, taking first-rate healthcare to the homeless wherever they may be. Sulzbacher was, with donations and support, able to remain open and fully functional 24/7, 365 days a year during Covid.

We are proud to sponsor this organization that supports our vulnerable neighbors.

Pace Center for Girls is a Florida-based, nationally recognized not-for-profit organization that provides non-residential, prevention, intervention and diversion services for girls and young women of middle and high school age. Pace provides free year-round schooling in academics, case management, counseling and life skills development in a trauma and gender free environment.

The DWA supports Pace at their Mrs. Mary’s Boutique. The Boutique, formally known as “The Clothes Closet”, was started by now 90-year-old Mary Warner. The Boutique provides a way for the girls to “buy” items with points they’ve earned through grades, good deeds, class attendance and participation. We support the Boutique with donations of clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry, and toiletries.

Mrs. Mary’s Boutique has its own permanent room. It’s decorated and set up just like a boutique in the mall. This makes the girls feel very special and gives them an opportunity to shop in a place that otherwise they cannot afford.

Thank you for all your support for Pace in the way of volunteering and donations. If you are interested in volunteering or have items to donate, please contact Vicki Khan at 904-923-3538 or [email protected]. Her address for drop off items is 10148 Deercreek Club Road.