| Last updated on July 3, 2008 |
The Mission of the Durham Rescue Mission is to meet, through the power of Jesus Christ, the needs of the whole person - spiritual, educational, emotional, physical, vocational, and social - so that those who are hurting may become fully functioning members of society.
Description:
The Durham Rescue Mission is a faith-based, non-profit organization. Our primary goal is to share the gospel of Jesus Christ and His redemptive work on the cross. The Durham Rescue Mission is achieving this goal as we minister to the needy and homeless in central North Carolina.
The Durham Rescue Mission relies upon gifts from individuals, churches, businesses, civic groups, organizations, and foundations. We operate without any government funding.
The Durham Rescue Mission:
Men’s Division
1201 East Main Street, Durham, NC 27701
919-688-9641, ext. 5025
Founded in 1974, the Durham Rescue Mission is the oldest, largest, most extensive provider of services for homeless men. Services offered include: food, clothing, shelter (emergency and transitional housing), educational opportunities to complete GED, and Christian counseling that emphasizes biblical morality, values, and brotherly love. Our structured environment aids in eliminating alcohol and other drug dependency.
Women and Children’s Division
507 East Knox Street, Durham, NC 27701
919-688-9641, ext. 5054
Founded in 1993, our Women and Children’s Division is a transitional home for women with children, families, and single women. Residents stay one year, during which they learn basic home economics, Microsoft Office programs in the on-site computer lab, and have an opportunity to complete their GED. The Mission also provides courses on Basic Medical Terminology and Filing. Daycare is provided while mothers attend classes. In addition, the Mission provides counseling emphasizing biblical morality, values, and brotherly love.
Rescued Treasures Thrift Shoppe and Auto Sales
Opening May 1, 2006, our thrift shop is an eclectic mix of always changing donated items, ranging from art to vehicles.
History:
In 1973, the Reverend Ernie C. Mills and his family came to Durham with a vision of helping those in need. They did not know anyone in the area and had no sponsoring agent, but the Lord had given them a burden for this area.
The first year was very hard. Our country was in a recession and going through an oil embargo. There was no extra money for anything - even a worthy cause like a rescue mission.
The Lord blessed in 1974 and the doors of the first, two-story Durham Rescue Mission were opened. A house was purchased at 1301 East Main Street. In this first building, we could provide shelter for 12 men. Soon, it was full and we had to turn men away for lack of space. In 1978, the Lord blessed again with a larger building just a block away at 1201 East Main Street.
In 1993, the Lord directed the opening of The Opportunity Place, a home for women and children. In this three-story home, we were able to provide sleeping space for 5 mothers and their children. In 1997, we opened the Family Place, a shelter for families. Again, we were able to open our doors to five families. Then, in 1998, we opened a shelter for single women in the original house of our Men’s Division.
Today, our ministry continues to grow under the leadership of the Holy Spirit. We have combined our women, children, and families’ ministries in one building. The Good Samaritan Inn, our women, children, and families' campus, at 507 East Knox Street, has been completely paid for by Friends of the Durham Rescue Mission. The East Wing is newly renovated, allowing us to use half of this spacious building. We plan to begin renovations on the West Wing in the near future. Once this wing is completely renovated, we will be able to triple the number of women and children we can minister to each day.
Rescued Treasures Thrift Shop, opening May 1, 2006 at the corner of Cornwallis Road and Highway 55 in Southern Durham, is an eclectic mix of always changing donated items, ranging from art to vehicles. This store will be a help to us in raising funds for our operating budget.
The Mission is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We provide food, clothing, shelter, education, and Christian counseling 365 days a year. With the support of individuals, businesses, civic groups, foundations, grants, and churches, we have been helping the needy and homeless since 1974.
Contact people:
Office fax number: (919) 688-3117
Address:
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1201 E. Main Street
Durham, NC 27701
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Web Site: http://www.durhamrescuemission.org
Directions:
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From Chapel Hill: Take Hwy 15-501 North to Hwy 147. Take Exit 11. Turn left at top of ramp. Go to third stoplight. The Rescue Mission will be on the right, at the corner of. . . (more)
Nearest Bus Stop: Data Bus # 2 Corner of Main and Alston, 1 Minute from bus stop minute walk |
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