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God led her to Jacksonville. Her faith, a nonprofit and a few 'miracles' kept her here.

Jennifer James is a woman of strong faith, which she said has been carved over the years by surviving "trials and tribulations." But in...

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200 gifts collected in Caring Tree Chapel to support refugee families

Students and families of Riverside Presbyterian Day School (RPDS) gathered over 200 gifts for refugee families during its annual Caring...

Danae Leake

Dec 19, 20222 min read

7-year-old boy inspires others to help refugee children by creating care packages

It started last year, in 2021, when Jahan Oza was listening to the Big Life Kids Podcast. Jahan heard about refugees and asked his mom...

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Tue, May 19
LSS Monthly Community Resource Fair
Lutheran Social Services
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May 19, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lutheran Social Services, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
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Tue, Dec 16
Community Resource Fair at LSS
Lutheran Social Services
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Dec 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lutheran Social Services, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
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Tue, Dec 02
WeCareJax Community Health Buddy Bus
Jacksonville
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Dec 02, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Jacksonville, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
LSS is hosting the WeCareJax Community Health Buddy Bus!
Tue, Sep 23
WeCareJax Community Health Buddy Bus
Jacksonville
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Sep 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Jacksonville, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
LSS is hosting the WeCareJax Community Health Buddy Bus!
Tue, Jun 17
WeCareJax Community Health Buddy Bus
Jacksonville
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Jun 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Jacksonville, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
LSS is hosting the WeCareJax Community Health Buddy Bus!
Wed, Apr 23
JHS Mobile Vet Clinic
Jacksonville
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Apr 23, 2025, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Jacksonville, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
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Tue, Apr 15
Vision Is Priceless Screenings
Jacksonville
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Apr 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Jacksonville, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
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Tue, Apr 15
WeCareJax Community Health Buddy Bus
Jacksonville
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Apr 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Jacksonville, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
LSS is hosting the WeCareJax Community Health!
Tue, Apr 01
Vision Is Priceless Screenings
Jacksonville
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Apr 01, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Jacksonville, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
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Wed, Mar 26
JHS Mobile Vet Clinic
Jacksonville
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Mar 26, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Jacksonville, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
Wed, Feb 26
JHS Mobile Vet Clinic
Jacksonville
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Feb 26, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Jacksonville, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
Tue, Feb 04
WeCareJax Community Health Buddy Bus
Jacksonville
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Feb 04, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Jacksonville, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
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Tue, Jan 21
Public Vision Screening at LSS
LSS Office
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Jan 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
LSS Office, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
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Tue, Jan 07
Public Vision Screening at LSS
LSS Office
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Jan 07, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
LSS Office, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
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Tue, Dec 17
Community Resource Fair at LSS
Lutheran Social Services
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Dec 17, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lutheran Social Services, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
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Tue, Dec 17
Public Vision Screening at LSS
LSS Office
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Dec 17, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
LSS Office, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
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Tue, Dec 10
Senior Vaccine Clinic at Lutheran Social Services
LSS Community Services
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Dec 10, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
LSS Community Services, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
The Aging and Disability Vaccination Collaborative, powered by USAging, has teamed up with community providers in your area to provide easy access to vaccines.
Tue, Dec 03
Public Vision Screening at LSS
LSS Office
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Dec 03, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
LSS Office, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
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