https://fosci.org The leading family support service provider for homicide survivors in Northeast Florida Wed, 21 Oct 2020 02:55:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://fosci.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/cropped-FOSCI-Website-Identity-Pix-512x512-32x32.jpg https://fosci.org 32 32 https://fosci.org/cause/lets-fight-neighborhoods/ Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:42:31 +0000 http://themes.goodlayers2.com/charityhub/?post_type=cause&p=2842   Together we can build strong, clean communities without violence and crime. FOSCI leader, Beverly McClain knows what is like to lose a beloved family member.  She lost her son to a violent crime and continues to pray for peace and an end to thousands of needless deaths due to homicide. She has dedicated her...

Read More]]> https://fosci.org/cause/outreach/ Thu, 04 Jul 2019 06:24:45 +0000 https://fosci.org/?post_type=cause&p=3688 FOSCI is here for Homicide Survivors now! We encourage you to call a FOSCI representative if you are experiencing any of following reactions because someone you love was murdered: Shock and Numbness Denial Intense Emotion Fear Guilt Anger and Resentment Depression and Loneliness Isolation Physical Symptoms of Distress Panic Inability to Resume Normal Activity You’re...

Read More]]> https://fosci.org/cause/help-100-children-for-their-education/ https://fosci.org/cause/help-100-children-for-their-education/#respond Fri, 11 Apr 2014 07:39:16 +0000 http://themes.goodlayers2.com/charityhub/?post_type=cause&p=3014 FOSCI’s staff and families joined the Survivors Speak Florida event on April 1-2, 2019 in Tallahassee, Florida to speak to legislative leadership. FOSCI hopes Tallahassee legislative leadership will realize that families impacted by violence are more than names in the obituaries.  Jacksonville, FL has seen crime rise and fall over the years, but the homicide...

Read More]]> https://fosci.org/cause/help-100-children-for-their-education/feed/ 0 https://fosci.org/cause/save-jax-children/ Wed, 09 Apr 2014 08:58:54 +0000 http://themes.goodlayers2.com/charityhub/?post_type=cause&p=2854 For over 13 years FOSCI has  provided free professional support services to homicide survivors [FOSCI Families].  We believe the path to a good life begins when the next generation can access quality healthcare and a great education. Touching the lives of hurting families is no easy task, but FOSCI accepts the challenge to help FOSCI...

Read More]]> https://fosci.org/cause/feed-families/ Wed, 09 Apr 2014 08:56:29 +0000 http://themes.goodlayers2.com/charityhub/?post_type=cause&p=2853 FOSCI in partnership with local food banks, sponsors food giveaway events to help Jacksonville homicide survivors and communities. People who are in grief seldom have the energy to reach out and find what resources are available in the community or to get through the daily tasks of living, and their ability to concentrate may be...

Read More]]> https://fosci.org/cause/drought-and-hunger/ Wed, 09 Apr 2014 08:55:03 +0000 http://themes.goodlayers2.com/charityhub/?post_type=cause&p=2852 Our Wall of Compassion is growing everyday. FOSCI shares that burden with many families facing the impacts of homicide. The tasks of grieving include helping the Homicide Survivor face the fact that their loved one is really gone. However, no matter how the pain of the loss is held back or “put aside”, the mourner...

Read More]]> https://fosci.org/cause/more-plants-needed/ Wed, 09 Apr 2014 08:53:37 +0000 http://themes.goodlayers2.com/charityhub/?post_type=cause&p=2851   From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, our priority has been the health and safety of both you and  the FOSCI Family.  Unfortunately, crime has not stopped during the pandemic.  So we are still working to provide resources to families who need our help. However, we now require all visitors to wear a face...

Read More]]> https://fosci.org/cause/please-help-tot/ Wed, 09 Apr 2014 08:51:22 +0000 http://themes.goodlayers2.com/charityhub/?post_type=cause&p=2849     The TEENS on TRAC (Teens Racing Against Violent Crimes) Program offers 12 weeks of  growth, developmental, and leadership training designed to educate students, ages 13 through 18 years old. The program is free to participates. The selected teens have been exposed to violent crimes directly impacting their lives in the area of decreased...

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