HISTORY

JRC – Jackson Resource Center is a private faith based, 501(c)(3) non-profit in Jackson. Founded in 2012, JRC has been assisting the homeless and those threatening homelessness in Jackson, Mississippi, with transitional and permanent housing placement and accessible social services. JRC is governed by an 7-person community-based Board of Directors that serves on a volunteer basis to determine policy for the corporation as is led by Ms. Putalamus White, who has over 25 years of experience in homeless services, housing, and programming. At present JRC has three full-time paid and three full-time volunteer employees. These individuals have dedicated themselves to the mission of JRC and helping others.

The mission of JRC is to be a multifaceted housing organization devoted to utilizing collaborative partnerships (both on and off-site) to create sustainable communities across Jackson, Mississippi through affordable quality housing, continued education, job training, and accessible social and medical services.

We have assisted hundreds of individuals and families by linking them to needed resources and/or providing the service directly.

APPROACH

Jackson Resource Center and our partners, address the root causes of homelessness by offering programming tailored to the specific needs of the individual. Our approach is person-centered, trauma-informed and recovery-oriented. The goal is to meet individuals where they are and support them as they move toward self-sufficiency.

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OUR CORE VALUES

RADICAL COMPASSION

We show respect, kindness and patience in how we speak, see and serve

SERVANT LEADERSHIP

We model our mission by putting others first

DRIVEN BY HOPE

We act as pioneers and embrace innovation

PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE

We seek the very best in our work and relationships

Jackson Resource Center is an inclusive campus. We do not discriminate, in admission to our Campus or provision of services, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age or disability. We are also an equal opportunity employer. No Jackson Resource Center employee or prospective employee will be denied employment or a promotion because of his or her race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age or national origin.

The Jackson Resource Center strives to offer a place of hope and new beginnings by providing, coordinating, and delivering an efficient system of care for people experiencing homelessness in Jackson, MS.

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