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Our mission is to connect with the community to end homelessness and fight poverty by offering food, shelter, and a future to neighbors in need.
Urban Ministries of Durham is the primary point of connection for those who are homeless, hungry, or in need in Durham. With the help of nearly 4,000 volunteers, countless donations from the community, and dedicated staff, we serve some 6,000 people each year who come seeking food, shelter, clothing, and supportive services. We are the primary public homeless shelter in Durham, and we welcome neighbors regardless of race, ethnicity, religious beliefs or non-faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. We provide immediate relief to those experiencing chronic or temporary homelessness and work with clients to end their homelessness as quickly and responsibly as possible. Last year, 179 people ended their homelessness at UMD.
Using a housing-first, low barrier approach, UMD offers safe emergency shelter to nearly 850 men, women, and children each year.
UMD serves 3 meals a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year to shelter guests and anyone who is hungry free of charge.
We believe in the inherent dignity and value of all people and believe no one’s basic human needs should go unmet. We work to recognize and value each person’s strengths and abilities and to welcome and care for people across the diversity of race, gender, religious beliefs and non-belief, and sexual and political orientation.

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Join us on October 15th from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM at Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams in Brightleaf for our Ice Cream Social Fundraiser! All you need to do to support is purchase ice cream from 2 PM - 5 PM next Thursday. Urban Ministries staff will be present during this time to share resources and information about the services we offer. Please note that only sales made during the time window listed above and in the flyer will count towards the fundraiser. Thank you so much @jenisicecreams for supporting us and our mission!

Join us on Sat. Oct. 3 for a #fallfestival! #foodtruck, #pumpkin #kidscostumes, #games #prizes, 50/50#raffle all to benefit #neighbors in need. Click https://secure.qgiv.com/for/umod/event/fallfestival/ to purchase raffle tix, sponsor, exhibit, donate and more. Thank you!

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