It all started when JohnC lost it, stole a car, and went on a mad rampage trying to run over the Downtown Vigilante.

Of course, that’s not what happened…but it’s that kind of spin that keeps our critics glued to their monitors!

Actually, the site was never gone.  There’s been tons of things going on in the background regarding growth, development, and getting rid of a pesky gerbil that was running rampant in the server.

Since December 2004 when it first came online, the site relied on one person to carry it through to present.  Over the course of five years and much advocacy, the following have or are about to occur shortly:

• Selection of a Board of Directors
• Retaining 501c status through a partner non-profit
• Retaining a Publishing Editor who’ll handle the site’s ‘front end’ as well as recruitment and retention of aspiring content writers
• Developing and refining it’s goals of peer advocacy for Jacksonville residents experiencing homelessness and mental illness
• Continued partnering with other non-profits to promote and advocate for service providers meeting consumer’s needs and expectations

One consumer is no different than another when they’re both residents of Jacksonville.  However in many cases those experiencing homelessness don’t in all situations receive similiar treatment or consideration.

Whether it’s from the bottom rung at a meal line to the top point of purchasing a home, it’s our intention to break barriers.

Thanks for the well wishes many of you have given through these last years. Without the support, respect, and assistance many of you have provided this wouldn’t be possible to pull off to this point.

…and it’ll keep getting better.

Again, thank you.

JohnC
Founder
Homelessinjax.com