During this cold spell the Durham Rescue Mission is trying to get as many people off the streets and in a warm place. It’s all part of “Operation Rescue Warm Shelter.” Rob Tart, chief executive officer at the Durham Rescue Mission, says they look for the homeless to let them know where they can come […]

  3yr old Ava Lewis also known as the “Lemonade Baby” was honored by the Durham Board of County Commissioners for her kindness and service. Ava has been raising money for babies in need through her lemonade stand that she ran outside of her mother’s beauty shop. Ava’s profits went to help buy diapers and […]

  The Durham Rescue Mission has sent out two teams to known streets, wooded areas, and bridges to invite those outside in. The initiative is called Operation Warm Shelter and it’s aim is to is to get those enduring homelessness off the streets while frigid temperatures pass through the area. Ernie Mills Jr. with the Durham Rescue Mission says […]

  It all starts at 9am today and volunteers have been working throughout the night to prepare for Durham Rescue Mission’s annual Back to School Drive. The mission will be giving out up to 3,000 backpacks with school supplies, clothing and serving 8,000 hot dogs and 50 pounds of barbecue! The mission is located:  1201 E. […]

This weekend was wet and cold leaving some individuals in a state of desperation because they don’t have a place to lay their head or eat a meal. Saturday the Durham Rescue Mission stepped in with their Operation Rescue “Warm Shelter” campaign. With temperatures expected to be below freezing the shelter offered a hot meal […]

  Last night was the coldest night of the season and the Durham rescue mission made sure no one was left out in the cold.  The Durham Rescue Mission launched “Operation Rescue: Warm Shelter,”  and sent out four crews with hot coffee and pastries to gather people off the streets and invite them to the […]

This morning the local Rescue Mission in Durham kicked off their annual back to school party and backpack giveaway. Listen as Melissa talks with Co-founder Ernie Mills wife Gayle about the event: For 14 years the Durham Rescue Mission has been providing bookbags and schools supplies to underprivileged children in the community.  This year they […]

The volunteers began early this morning preparing the grills and food to feed the homeless and needy in the Durham Rescue Mission’s annual Pig Pickin. They will also giveaway easter basket to children 12 and under who attend.  There will also be fun and games, free clothing, grocery bags and more for the needy. The food, Easter […]

  With Christmas right around the corner and gift distributions happening next week, some local charities are running short of gifts to give out for children in need. The Salvation Army of Wake County is still short in fulfilling holiday wishes for more than 2,000 children. There is a similiar challenge for the Durham Rescue Mission.  […]

From the Salvation Army of Wake County to the Durham Rescue Mission and even one charity in need of books… giving is down and they need your help.