Project Prepare is Daniel Kids’ program for homeless youth. We strive to help young men and women transition from a state of homelessness to one of stability and productivity. As these young people enter the program, we provide them with stable housing, either in our 12-unit apartment building or with families in the community.

Kristian, now 23, successfully completed Project Prepare in 2010. He works at Mayo Clinic, and we are pleased to share the news that he recently received a promotion. He has a Bachelors degree from UNF in Health Administration, owns his own home and is happily married. Because of donors like you, Kristian had the opportunity to achieve his goals.

Because of YOU Daniel continues to help over 2,300 children each and every day. Children just like Kristian!

A bit about our history

In 1884, the population of Jacksonville was just 10,000, when a group of church women launched the Orphanage and Home for the Friendless in a small, rented cottage downtown. Then, in 1888, a yellow fever epidemic ravaged the Jacksonville community, leaving more children than ever orphaned and alone.

Col. James Jaquelin Daniel, president of the Auxiliary Sanitary Association worked tirelessly to combat the disease and coordinate volunteer efforts. Unfortunately, Daniel paid the ultimate price for his battle, catching and eventually dying from the disease.

Financial contributions poured in from around the nation to build a “living monument” to his memory and the Daniel Memorial Association was formed. Daniel’s widow chose to honor her late husband’s passion for philanthropy and consolidated the Association with the Orphanage in 1891. In gratitude the Orphanage changed their name and incorporated as the Daniel Memorial Home for Children in 1893.

Will you help us continue the legacy of giving children hope for a bright future? We cannot do it without you!

DANIEL MEMORIAL INC

To Improve the lives of Children and Families

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