“I tried everything else. But I didn’t try God.”

We see more men, women, and children turning to the Mission for meals and a warm place to lay their heads as the nights cool and fall settles in. Our staff will be busy helping our neighbors in need during a challenging season of their life. Whether they are struggling with finances, addiction, or mental issues, each individual has a unique story that we are prepared to help them face and overcome.

Your support is vital as we diligently, and prayerfully, plan every detail of our Annual Thanksgiving Meal. On this special day, we hope to provide a nourishing meal to people in need and be examples of God’s transformational love.

Will you help ensure we are ready to meet the needs of all who come to us for help this season?

I am also excited to share about the ongoing progress of the Mills Family Student Housing Dorm. This new facility houses 66 students and is on schedule to be completed in December. Please join us in thanking God for His continued faithfulness at the Durham Rescue Mission; and thank you for your faithful support. None of this work would be possible without your friendship, partnership, and your prayers.

Serving the homeless and hungry,

Rob Tart
CEO/President

P.S. The Durham Rescue Mission counts on the dedicated support of our donors to care for all who are in need during the Thanksgiving season. Please consider a gift today to provide meals, shelter, and life-transforming care as we strive to be His hands and feet in our community.

She spoke to the women at the Mission about overcoming shame. She quickly discovered that she was as drawn to helping these women, as they were drawn to her kind heart.

It did not take long for Mary to become a regular volunteer. She began leading choir classes with the women at the Mission, singing praise songs and hymns. They discussed the significance of the lyrics, which helped begin conversations about God and the hope found through His grace. Her patience, kindness, and passion for sharing God’s love and forgiveness has led many of these women to a relationship with Christ.

Mary shares with each woman that they are a “child of God and person of worth.” She wants to help them believe in themselves and create brighter futures. Seeing this happen gives Mary great joy. Her hope is that each class feels like a taste of Heaven to a soul that is hurting and hungry for change.

Mary’s message to any woman she meets at the Mission is simple. “God loves you so much that He paused your life so you can spend this time here to see what is possible for you,” she tells them. “God came down and got to know all of us and give grace.”

Mary’s incredible example of stewardship through service challenges each of us to give in the ways God calls us. Whether it is through our financial gifts, time, or talent — or all of it! — we impact the future of so many women at the Mission. We are deeply grateful to Mary and all who share their lives in this way.