{"id":342155,"date":"2024-09-05T09:59:54","date_gmt":"2024-09-05T13:59:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/?p=342155"},"modified":"2024-09-08T13:21:09","modified_gmt":"2024-09-08T17:21:09","slug":"jacksonvilles-night-angels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/universalchurchusa.org\/en\/post\/jacksonvilles-night-angels\/","title":{"rendered":"Jacksonville’s Night Angels"},"content":{"rendered":"

On August 20th, 2024, at 8 PM, ten volunteers from <\/span>Night Angels<\/a><\/span> and <\/span>Help Project<\/span><\/a> hosted an event to help the homeless by providing soup. Jacksonville’s Night Angels provide weekly support to the homeless.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Jacksonville, FL\u2014Urban Parks and Homelessness<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

In Jacksonville<\/a><\/span>, you will find the most extensive urban park system in the country, with 80,000 acres<\/a><\/span> covering 405 city parks, 7 state parks, 2 national park sites, and an arboretum. Despite this abundance of green space, the city faces significant challenges with homelessness. <\/span>JaxToday<\/span><\/a> says, “The number of unsheltered people in Jacksonville is estimated at 566, although city officials believe the actual number is likely higher.” This marks a 43% increase compared to 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Serving Soup to the Community<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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On August 20th, 2024, at 8 PM, ten volunteers from <\/span>Night Angels<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Help Project<\/span><\/a> hosted an event to help the homeless by providing soup. Approximately 100 people attended to receive a meal. Night Angels provide weekly support to the homeless.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Message from the Pastor<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Pastor Guilherme Ribeiro shared, <\/span><\/p>\n

“Every Tuesday we distribute food for the homeless and those in need. We aim to help those in some difficulties and as well distribute clothes to those who have been without.”<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

We follow what the Bible tells us to do,<\/p>\n

For I was hungry and you gave Me food\u2026 (Matthew 25:35)<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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How to Participate<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

If you\u2019d like to participate in the next Night Angels event or get involved in an upcoming project, visit one of <\/span>The Universal Church<\/span><\/a> locations and speak with a pastor. For more information, you can also call <\/span>1-888-332-4141<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Universal Church of Jacksonville, FL, is <\/span>located<\/span> at <\/span>7137 Main St N, Jacksonville, FL 32208<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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August 20th, 2024<\/strong><\/h4>\n