presbyterian social ministries

No one’s story should be defined by what they wear or where they sleep. 

We’re removing barriers by meeting the basic needs of every neighbor.

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presbyterian social ministries

No one’s story should be defined by what they wear or where they sleep. 

We’re removing barriers by meeting the basic needs of every neighbor.

Become a Donor
Become a Volunteer

Each year, 1 out of 30 American children go to sleep without a home.

2 out of 5 children don’t have the clothing they need to dress themselves for the day.

Our Impact

Clothing With Purpose
Home Safe

Clothing with Purpose distributed over 218,497  items of clothing valued at $1,153,032!

 

 

Home Safe continues provides stable housing for over 50 previously homeless individuals and families.

 

Our collaborative work

This IS our mission. Connecting those who have with those who need.

Presbyterian Social Ministries (PSMJax) meets the reality of poverty with the hope of collaborative generosity, collecting and sorting quality, donated goods to share with agencies directly serving our neighbors.

Together, we’re reducing the number of children who don’t know where they will sleep tonight or what they will wear to school tomorrow.

With your help, we can move countless families beyond a fight for survival and empower them to pursue more hopeful, secure, and confident futures.

Explore our programs

Clothing with purpose
Home Safe

The Values That Drive Us

1. Generosity. What we have, we freely give.

  • We will never sell the clothing we receive, and our agency partners sign a pledge that they will never sell it.
  • We don’t charge our partner agencies for our goods and services.
  • We share our clothing with any agency, serving any population.

2. Stewardship. What we receive, we never waste.

  • We have kept over 60k pounds of material out of landfills.
  • We find a partner who can distribute or recycle every item that is donated. Learn more about our partners in stewardship.

3. Dignity. We give more than clothing.

  • Clean clothing is critical to human dignity.
  • Experiencing hardship should not equate to receiving only sub-par secondhand items.
  • We work with partners who respectfully distribute our clothing to our neighbors.

How you can help

1. Volunteer

One hour of your time can change a life.

Sorting, boxing, or preparing donations ensures our partners never have to turn away a family in need.

Become a Volunteer

2. Partner

We collaborate with 100+ agencies to share clothing and essentials respectfully and freely with those who need them most. Together, we multiply impact.

Inquire About Partnerships

3. Give

Your gift sustains Home Safe housing and keeps Clothing with Purpose free for 100+ partners—providing stability, dignity, and opportunity to thousands.

Become a Donor

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Vikki Mioduszewski
7 months ago
The mission of Presbyterian Social Ministries, Inc. to serve basic needs such as clothing and other essentials for people in Northeast Florida is inspirational and so impactful!
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Baby hand Grenade
7 months ago
I was homeless until these people stepped in and helped me. Thanks to them and Sulzbacher, I am no longer on the street. They've given me a home and a second chance at life. I will forever be grateful to them and miss Karen Thomas, director of housing. She treats everybody with respect and dignity. Unfortunately, there are a lot of people who have misconceptions about homeless people. She has always treated me with kindness and has never looked down on me. This is a wonderful organization and they are truly doing God's work.
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Stephen Burns
9 months ago
Dropped off several bags of clothes and shoes. Got a tour and were very impressed. Looks well organized to efficiently deliver to those in need.
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Tenley Hale
1 year ago
Great organization, they help provide assistance to others in need & truly seem to care about the community
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Deidre Lane
2 years ago
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Shannon Pinkard
3 years ago
Sweet people
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Erin Carre (Ebcarre)
4 years ago
This organization is amazing! Neil Claasen and his volunteers do amazing work distributing clothing to people in need. It is one of the most organized, well run, efficient programs I've ever worked with. They partner w other agencies to ensure they are providing the best service possible to as many in need as possible. 10 stars!
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Adventina John
6 years ago
Their mission and service to the community brings hope to humanity.
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Gary White
8 years ago
I look forward to seeing them every month, it's a very appealing experience.
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Stephen Freeman

Board Member

In 2019, Stephen founded Kairos Digital, a marketing agency to help good organizations thrive. With a background in writing, he knew he wanted to start an agency that prioritized the power that words have to make a positive change in the world.

Stephen is married to his wife Caroline and they have 5 children – 3 biological and 2 “bonus” kids. He is a native Floridian, a graduate of UNF, and was named by the Jacksonville Business Journal as one of Jacksonville’s 40 Under 40 for 2024.

When he’s not at work, you will probably find him spending time with his family, preparing a sermon for his church, or making plans on how to change the world.

Josephine Mamungun

Office Manager and Bookkeeper

Jo was born and raised in the Philippines where she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a CPA.

While in the Philippines she worked for the largest bank for 11 years.

She migrated from the Philippines to California where she worked for a jewelry company for 16 years and a part time job as a tax preparer at H&R Block. She also studied at the Glendale Community College in Glendale, CA.

​Later she moved to Florida and has been with PSM for 5 years now. She’s a detailed oriented, loyal person with the “get the job done” attitude.

She believes that because she is blessed, therefore she should bless others too. Through the help of PSM, she was able to accomplish her dream of giving back to her country by donating clothes to the less fortunate.

Outside of work she enjoys baking bread and sweets, is active at her Church and enjoys watching Korean dramas in her spare time.

Deidre Lane

Family Advocate

There is nothing that Florida native Deidre M. Lane, M.E.d., is more passionate about than her family and her community. She is dedicated to serving her community by advocating for people who have felt marginalized, oppressed, and are fighting to be treated with dignity and respect.

For nearly 17 years now, Ms. Lane has been a culturally responsive leader, spokesperson, community builder, team developer, coach, and facilitator. As a diversity and inclusion practitioner, Ms. Lane has had many experiences in various religious, nonprofit, government, and educational sectors. Along with this work, Ms. Lane also mentor’s youth and young adults, helping them explore their beliefs and values to broaden their lenses on living inclusively. When asked why she does many things, Ms. Lane constantly alludes to the inner peace and joy that supporting and encouraging others brings to her spirit.

Working in one of her various roles within her community, Ms. Lane has always inspired others to expand their lens. By looking past their view and biases, people of all differences could find the secret to working with others who share different beliefs within themselves. Her philosophy was once you support and empower individuals, you give them the tools and resources they need to become their best selves. Ms. Lane believes this is what helps people to experience mutual and individual success.

Currently, Ms. Lane is pursuing a Professional Doctoral degree specializing in Education Leadership and Management. Her motto is the 3’ D’s: Dream, Dedication, and Determination. Have a dream, dedicate yourself to the purpose and be determined and relentless in seeing it through.

 

Adventina John

Social Media Manager

Adventina is a Tanzanian born legal practitioner turned communications practitioner with 8 years of experience.

She has worked for numerous entities such as a daily TV show, a sports company, an advertising agency, a university, multiple non-profit organizations, and a church.

Adventina is skilled in public relations, social media marketing, video production, photography, and developing overall communication strategies.

“Working for a company or an organization whose mission is people focused and promotes the well-being of a community, drives me to work harder and fuels my passion for communication.”

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"PSMJax’s social media footprint excelled under the leadership of Adventina Kiyeyeu. She scripted, recorded, and edited all of the videos you see on PSM's YouTube channel including many other pictures you will see sprinkled throughout all of our sites. Adventina’s expertise and guidance have greatly enhanced our virtual reach and we couldn’t have done it without her."


-- Teri Ketchum, CEO

Neil Claasen

Director of Logistics

Neil is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Clothing with Purpose program including volunteer coordination, inventory management, and collaborating with PSM's partner agencies.

Neil’s professional career covers various sectors of industry, including access control, security, loss control prevention, and chemical testing; in a blend of positions, including installations, service, technical training, sales, and customer relations. Accounts Neil has worked with include Fortune 500 companies and various state governments.

Neil was born in South Africa, immigrated to the USA in 1997, and became a citizen in 2008. He lived in Ohio and North Carolina before moving to the Jacksonville area in 2013. Neil enjoys working on complex mechanical things, being outdoors, attending live music events, good conversations with interesting people, and being able to help people.

 

Karen Thomas

Director of Housing

Karen is a native of Jacksonville and is very active in her community. She is a graduate of Jacksonville University with a major in Social Science.

Her leisure activities include coaching Cheer-leading and Dance, traveling, shopping, and spending time with her family.