Success Stories

A collection of testimonials from past guests at the Durham Rescue Mission and where they are now in life.

Testimonials & Stories of Change

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.

Click any of the names below to learn about how Durham Rescue Mission has made an impact on their lives:

John Powell

Clarissa Sutton

Khadijah Harrison

Russel Boyd

Unike Bankhead

Adam Todd

Billy Bullock

George Shelton

John Davis

Christopher Wallace

Sheila Wilder

Alex Winn

Mark Donnelly

Tywone McGeachy

Will Baker

Walter Cole

Karen Ramsey

Liz Wrenn

Shelia Joyce

Chanda Drayton

John Rush

Brandy Ammons

Melvin Wrenn

Mike White

Lynn Holloway

Shaunda Marcum

Preston Jones

Tom Douglas

William Henderson

Terry Ferris

Dave Lowry

Norvel Lewis

Delma Woodson

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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