Homeless and Refugees
Durham Rescue Mission
About this ministry: The Durham Rescue Mission houses 42% of the homeless in Durham. They are a faith-based, non-profit organization whose primary goal is to share the gospel of Jesus Christ as they minister to the homeless and addicted.
Volunteer opportunities: DRM is looking for volunteers to help prepare and serve meals, provide child care, help residents plant gardens, and teach residents basic computer skills.
DRM contact: Bob Touchton
Habitat for Humanity
The Durham Habitat House is finished! You can find pictures of the wrap up and dedication here.
About this ministry: Habitat for Humanity is a Christian non-profit that seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and matter. They are looking for volunteers to partner with families in need so they can have simple, decent places to call home. Help families strengthen their lives and communities by giving shelter, self-respect, and the hope of a better life.
Summit contact: Kim Rives
IFC Community Kitchen of Chapel Hill
About this ministry: The Inter-Faith Council for Social Service meets basic needs and helps individuals and families achieve their goals. They provide shelter, food, direct services, advocacy and information to people in need. They accomplish this through strong partnerships with volunteers, staff and those we serve.
Volunteer opportunities: Help the Summit provide lunch every 4th Friday of the month at the IFC Community Kitchen in Chapel Hill. We cook from 9:30-11:15am and serve food until 12:30pm. There is also a need for 40 more volunteers to help serve any of the 3 daily meals any day of the week. Other opportunities include stocking the pantry, painting, or volunteering with the Women's Shelter.
Summit contact: Don Tyndall
Raleigh Rescue Mission
About this ministry: Raleigh Rescue Mission serves the homeless community in Raleigh. They provide shelter for homeless men, women, and children, as well as medical respite and mental health services. They assist our residents with recovery, attaining GED's and higher education, and forming a career path. Their mission statement is: "Through the Love of Jesus Christ, Raleigh Rescue Mission rebuilds the broken lives of men, women and children by ministering to their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs."
Volunteer opportunities: Immediate needs include volunteers in the Children's Development Center and as substitute teachers. Other opportunities include building relationships with residents through facilities and ground work, adult education, food services, medical clinics, clothing donations, and more.
Summit volunteer: Jennifer Falco
Urban Ministries of Durham
About this ministry: Urban Ministries of Durham is a nonprofit organization that cares for Durham’s homeless population by assisting with food, shelter, clothing and supportive services for over 6,000 men, women and children annually.
Volunteer opportunities: Help serve meals, improve UMD’s facilities through work projects, build relationships through a small group made up of UMD residents and Summit members, or join us for social events with residents such as salsa dancing!
Summit contact: Kellan Dickens
World Relief
About this ministry: World Relief is an evangelical refugee resettling agency. The Durham office works mainly with refugees from Burma, Bhutan, Iraq, and Vietnam who have fled their country to save their lives. They expect to help resettle 200 refugees this year alone. World Relief offers love, support, resources and training in practical skills to reach out to the nations living in our own neighborhoods.
Volunteer opportunities: When a refugee first enters the US, they have little more than a small sum of money and the support of their resettling agency. Help by providing meals, assisting with transportation to doctor's appointments or job interviews, teaching English, or a variety of other ways. But above all, build relationships with these people that are foreign to the States, but familiar to and loved by Christ.
Current donation needs: blankets, coats, bikes, and cars.
Volunteer & Church Relations Coordinator: Tim McGee
