The Durham Rescue Mission kicks off its annual backpack giveaway and pep rally to help local families prepare for the new school year. More than 3,000 back packs full of school supplies will be distributed today. Participants will also be able to enjoy a plate of Bar-B-Que. In addition, bags of groceries and articles of […]
The annual backpack giveaway at the Durham Rescue Mission is happening today! Volunteers are on hand to give away 3,000 backpacks at the Center for Hope on Main Street, according to ABC11. https://twitter.com/GloriaABC11/status/900288601598156802?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fabc11.com%2Fsociety%2Frescue-mission-giving-away-3k-backpacks-to-kids-in-need%2F2334696%2F The organization also plans to hand out thousands of hotdogs, hundreds of pounds of barbecue and hundreds of bags of groceries. […]
When the Arctic blast of cold air hits North Carolina, the Salvation Army will raise the white flag, a universal sign that cold nights and days are ahead for women and children in need. Right now, the Salvation Army is gearing up its 93 bed accommodations to help as many people as possible. Right now […]
The Durham Rescue Mission is doing it again! Their annual Back To School Party kicks off tomorrow morning at 9am at 1201 E. Main Street. More than 500 volunteers, the mission staff and residents are expected to serve 10,000 free hot dogs, host carnival games with prizes, give away 12,000 free clothing items along with […]
The Durham Rescue Mission is once again giving away free school supplies to underprivileged children today. Children receive backpacks stuffed with school supplies and enjoy activities and a free lunch as part of the organization’s” Back to School Party.” Families started lining up in front of the Durham Rescue Mission on E. Main Street around […]
