Two Jacksonville nonprofits are organizing supply drives and a large distribution event to help children and families during the government shutdown.

Shontae Jackson, founder and CEO of Subliminal Dreamz, is working hard to make sure those experiencing homelessness and others in hard times have the resources they desperately need.

“I was homeless. I needed help,” Jackson said. “I was not a child but was an adult and as an adult it was very tough. I remember if I felt like this as an adult, I can only imagine what children feel like.”

Subliminal Dreamz provides mental and behavioral health support, with a particular focus on young people who lack stable housing. Jackson said at least 1,500 children in Duval County are currently experiencing homelessness.

“It makes me feel really bad bec

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