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The Clara White Mission was founded in 1904, but traces its origins to 1880s Jacksonville where former slave, Clara English White fed hungry neighbors from her two-room house on Clay street. Over the years her daughter, nationally recognized humanitarian Dr. Eartha M. M. White, molded the labor of love into a thriving social agency. More about the Clara White Mission »
Clara White Programs
The activities of the Clara White Mission fall into five main categories: Feeding Program, Educational Programs, Housing Program, Clara at the Cathedral and Ashley Street Catering. But they are all united in our goal to help at-risk individuals return to dignity and productivity by gaining new perspectives on life.
Continuing a tradition that began when Clara White fed hungry neighbors during the 1880s, the Mission’s feeding program provides hot, nutritious meals to our area’s homeless population seven days a week. Learn more ».
Food is not enough. Housing is not enough. The Clara White Mission works to help people live self-supporting lives with fulfilling jobs. Toward that goal, our educational programs offer training in culinary arts and janitorial services. Learn more ».
Few things mean more to homeless individuals than a clean, welcoming place to live while restoring their lives. The Clara White Mission provides that housing while working to move participants to permanent housing and independent living within 24 months. Learn more ».
As part of our goal to offer valuable job training, the Mission operates Clara’s at the Cathedral, a training café featuring an upscale menu at St. John’s Cathedral Church. We invite you to visit. Learn more ».
As part of our vocational programs, the Mission operates Ashley Street Catering. Our goal is to help make any event truly special through excellent service, creativity and fine cuisine. We specialize in corporate events, themed events and weddings. Learn more ».
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