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April 15, 2022

11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Annual Easter Community Dinner

May 9, 2022

10:00 AM

11th Annual Grip It 'N Rip It Golf Classic

May 17, 2022

10:30 AM

Spring Victory Graduation

August 17, 2022

TBD

Annual Back to School & Backpack Give-away

September 13, 2022

10:00 AM

Victory Fall Graduation

September 30, 2022

5:00PM to 8:30PM

Annual Fall Gala

October 7, 2022

TBD

1st Annual Skeet Shoot

November 24, 2022

11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner

December 23, 2022

10:00AM to 1:00PM

Annual Christmas Dinner & Toy Give-Away

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Since 1974, the Durham Rescue Mission has provided for hundreds of broken men, women and children of Durham, Chapel Hill, and Raleigh, offering a solution to homelessness and addiction that goes beyond just meeting basic needs.

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True Stories & Testimonies

Update: Billy Bullock

Purchasing Agent

I was injured and homeless. One of the doctors knew about my situation and recommended the Durham Rescue Mission. With no place to turn, I came to the mission. Here I found people who really cared for me.
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True Stories & Testimonies

John Davis

Victory Program Student

I’m so thankful for the way God has blessed me through the Durham Rescue Mission and for giving me another chance at life. I am so grateful for all the people involved with the ins and outs of this program.
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HOMELESS SHELTER FOR MEN

A safe shelter for homeless men offering addiction programs and resources.
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HOMELESS SHELTER FOR WOMEN & MOTHERS WITH CHILDREN

Our women and children’s shelter, known as the “Good Samaritan Inn.”
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THE VICTORY PROGRAM

A safe shelter for homeless men offering addiction programs and resources.
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OPERATION WARM & COLD SHELTER

The Durham Rescue Mission launches “Operation Warm Shelter” and “Operation Cool Shelter” over the year.
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Since 1974, the Durham Rescue Mission has provided for hundreds of broken men, women and children of Durham, Chapel Hill and Raleigh, offering a solution to homelessness and addiction that goes beyond just meeting basic needs.
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Serving Over 400 Men, Women and Children a Day

FOCUSED ON THE HOMELESS, SHELTERING & ADDICTION RECOVERY

Building a Community of Hope & Purpose
As Durham, NC’s oldest and largest long-term shelter, the Durham Rescue Mission currently serves 400 men, women and children a day, 365 days a year throughout the Triangle by providing safe shelter, addiction recovery programs and much more.
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The Durham Rescue Mission has been recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt nonprofit organization and all donations are tax deductible as allowable by law. EIN: 58-1482590

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Men & Women

  • Must provide a photo I.D. within 30 days of your acceptance into the DRM program.
  • Help out with chores around the Mission.
  • No sex offender of any type (pending, charged, registered and/or any other sex related offenses) will be permitted to check in.
  • The following will be provided – shelter, food, clothing, and biblical counseling.

For Mothers with Children

  • Children up to 12 years of age.