Urban Ministries of Durham
Cause Area
- Community
- Crisis Support
- Homeless & Housing
- Hunger
Location
410 Liberty St.Durham, NC 27701 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The mission of Urban Ministries of Durham is to provide food, clothing, shelter and support services to people in need in Durham, NC. We strive to create a welcoming, caring, and compassionate environment that affirms the dignity of our guests, volunteers, and staff.
Description
Urban Ministries of Durham has three primary programs: Our Community Shelter provides emergency shelter for 120-150 homeless people every night. Our shelter includes 9 rooms, each with a private bath, for transitional shelter for families. Our Community Kitchen serves three meals per day seven days a week, without charge, to anyone who comes to our dining room. Our clothing closet and food pantry provide donated clothing to 1000+ people annually and groceries for at-home use to 350-400 people every month.