For over 20 years, the West End Community Foundation has collaborated with the City of Durham and DPR to support the West End community through the Community Family Life and Recreation Center at Lyon Park.

In 2025 alone, through the power of partnership with our tenants and community organizations, we served 43,803+ Durham residents through youth programs, wellness initiatives, food assistance, and community-centered services. We recently received notice of a proposed budget recommendation that would end this partnership and terminate our lease agreement with DPR. Our center is more than a building; it is a vital community hub for West End families and residents. A CALL TO ACTION! WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! ACTION 1 — Email Durham City Council Send an email to the Durham City Council urging them to restore funding for the Community Family Life and Recreation Center at Lyon Park in the FY 2026–2027 budget. ACTION 2 — Show Up at the Budget Hearing Your presence is powerful, even if you don't speak. Date & Time: Monday, June 1, 2026, at 7:00 PM Location: Durham City Council Chambers 101 City Hall Plaza, Durham, NC 27701 ACTION 3 — Support by Donating Your financial support helps ensure that the West End Community Foundation can continue its work, regardless of what happens to the City's budget. Donate online: https://thewecf.org/fundraising/ #WestEndStrong #DurhamNC #CommunityMatters