"The halls of UMD are alive with a spirit of hope and renewal." -Anna, UMD Volunteer

Lives Touched

People come to Urban Ministries of Durham for a variety of reasons. Some come for help and others come to serve.

Many of those who come for help are victims of unfortunate circumstances and are struggling to survive. Many battle addictions that have exhausted their resources. Their lives have collapsed into a downward spiral.

We provide a safe shelter from that suffering. Given the chance to worry less about their immediate needs, people can focus on long-term change. It is our mission to help them regain belief in themselves and restore hope in their lives.

Many of those who come to help do so out of  a faith-driven devotion to helping others, or a commitment to social responsibility, or from a belief  in sharing their gifts and blessings, or from a simple desire to do good.

Whatever the reason, when people come together in this way, lives are truly touched.

Learn more as a few of our former guests share their stories of how Urban Ministries of Durham has impacted their lives.

Meet Victor

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Meet Panama

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Meet Norman & Eric

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Meet Sarah

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Meet Robin

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Meet Stacey

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News & Needs

July 1, 2010

Going Home: Moving Forward One Family at a Time

23 former shelter residents could use your support to get settled into their new residences >

June 30, 2010

Urgent Need for Family Supplies!

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June 25, 2010

Food Pantry In Need of Donations as Summer Arrives

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June 25, 2010

Clothing Closet Donations Suspended Until August 1

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June 11, 2010

Our Summer Newsletter is Hot off the Press!

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