Durham Rescue Mission

Charitable purpose - in 2023, a total of 1,972 new men, women and children came to the Durham Rescue Mission for help, of which on average 22 were veterans. The Mission averaged 459 residents per month, the highest being 522 residents in december 2023. The Mission provided: 167,617 nights safe lodging to the weary 512,448 nutritious meals for the hungry 60,324 articles of gently used clothing to the needy four community dinners are provided each year at easter, back to school party, thanksgiving and christmas events. In 2023, a total of 1,264 easter baskets, 1,657 book bags with school supplies were given to at risk children. A total of 7,274 new toys were given to at risk children for christmas. Also 4,097 bags of groceries and other items were given to financially struggling families. A total of 6,977 people attended our various community events. Volunteers are a major component of our ministry. In 2023, over 7,940 individuals volunteered at various times at the Durham Rescue Mission, logging over 19,402 hours of community service. Education - in 2023 the Mission provided vocational training and ged classes for residents: 933,866 hours of vocational on-the-job training in daycare, retail sales, cooking, housekeeping, carpentry, electrical, plumbing and painting, it, data processing, automotive, customer service, safety, fund raising, and supervisory management skills. Residents are offered opportunities for employment through a temporary employment service, temps to the Rescue, Inc. Residents are provided scholarships for degree and diploma related programs through a grant provided by glaxo-smith kline. Residents are also provided scholarships for classes from a local bible college. Total value of all goods and services provided to the residents and community is estimated to be around 33,825,384. Religious - people who come to the Rescue Mission are hurting and think no one loves them. Our goal is for them to see our staff loves them and volunteers show love and concern for them. We want all who come to know that christ loves them. Christ's love is shared through chapel services, daily bible classes, morning devotions and weekly individual counseling classes. Over 23,945 counseling hours were provided to residents in 2023. We have seen when people realize they are loved it is a major turning point in their lives. We are so grateful that 583 individuals made the decision to follow christ through the Ministries of the Durham Rescue Mission in 2023