Summer time is here, although kids are out of school the summer vacation will end rather soon, it will be time to return to school in a few short weeks. DIP understands the importance of preparing for less fortunate youth to return to school for the 2019-2020 school year with full of pride and dignity. By collecting new and gently used clothing, school supplies, under garments, socks, and other necessities. DIP has put hundreds of smiles on kids faces. Shopping for back to school items can be expensive , particularly if parents have more than one student.

DIP Outreach Ministry is gearing up for the 6th Annual #HealAHeart Giveaway to be held on December 22, 2018 @ Webb Wesconnett Library. The community support is welcomed to make this event a success. In the previous years DIP has provided over 2,000 families with items such as food for their pantry, new and gently used clothing, various types toys for ages 2-12, bikes for children that have never owned a bike,  handbags and accessories for teenage girls that desire to look the part for their age group.

Violence continues to escalate in our cities and nation, unfortunately there seems to be a massive separation in our communities between those who are focusing on solutions to empower those who are mourning and those who are blaming each other, societal issues, and legislation for allowing violent tragedies to occur. Meanwhile, parents and family members who have lost a loved one are looking for ways to cope and mend their shattered hearts. What if our focus was shifted from accusing our fellows to bridging the “blaming gap” with Love?

Violence continues to escalate in our cities and nation, unfortunately there seems to be a massive separation in our communities between those who are focusing on solutions to empower those who are mourning and those who are blaming each other, societal issues, and legislation for allowing violent tragedies to occur. Meanwhile, parents and family members who have lost a loved one are looking for ways to cope and mend their shattered hearts. What if our focus was shifted from accusing our fellows to bridging the “blaming gap” with Love?

On Thursday Dec.21, 2017 families in need gathered by the hundreds to receive items donated to the D.I.P. Foundation for the less fortunate. Items such as: blankets, socks, body wash, mouthwash, toothpaste, clothing all sizes, and toys were distributed to over 250 individuals. The items were donated by various community supporters, the event sponsors were  L.W.O.S Magazine, The K.L.M. Corp, Faith Heating & Air. 

Over 25 bikes were given out to boys and girls yielding lots of smiles; as this was priceless.

December​ ​is​ ​a​ ​very​ ​busy​ ​month​ ​for​ ​many,​ ​not​ ​everyone​ ​has​ ​the​ ​same​ ​experiences​ ​throughout​ ​the holidays.​ ​This​ ​time​ ​of​ ​the​ ​year​ ​can​ ​be​ ​difficult​ ​for​ ​the​ ​less​ ​fortunate​ ​children​ ​and​ ​families​ ​in Jacksonville’s​ ​communities.​ ​Over​ ​90%​ ​of​ ​the​ ​population​ ​served​ ​lives​ ​at​ ​or​ ​below​ ​the​ ​line​ ​of​ ​poverty. The​ ​Divine​ ​Intervention​ ​&​ ​Prevention​ ​Foundation​ ​believes​ ​that​ ​all​ ​children​ ​should​ ​experience​ ​the​ ​joy​ ​and excitement​ ​of​ ​the​ ​Christmas​ ​holiday.

D.I.P. Outreach Ministry is hosting their holiday fundraiser on December 17th @10am-2pm

 2078 Cassat Avenue items such as clothing, non-perishable food items, toys, and personal care items will be collected. Candy apples and bottled water will be available for a donation.

The fundraiser will help to feel attendees at their Annual #HealAHeart giveaway which will be held on December 22nd.

For more info call 904 438-4347

Jacksonville, FL- with the holiday season just around the corner, D.I.P. is accepting donations for its 3rd Annual Heal A Heart Food, Clothing, & Toy drive sponsored by Shofar Magazine & various local community organizations. For many of the children & families D.I.P. serves, the holidays are difficult. Some children maybe separated from their parents, others from their siblings. At least 90% come from families living below federal poverty level. All have experienced significant trauma that taints the warm holiday season.