For Nov-Dec, the Durham Convention Center will be hosting a donation drive for Urban Ministries of Durham! Everyone is invited to declutter and participate. Grab that bag that's been sitting in your garage for WAY too long, turn on The Home Edit and clean out your closet, and bring all your goodies down to the convention center.
Items Needed:
- New undergarments and socks
- Winter clothing (all sizes)
- Blankets
- Toys
- Non-perishable food
- Kitchen-ware
- Toiletries
- Diapers
Learn more about what you can and can't donate on the Urban Ministries website.
How to Donate:
The Durham Convention Center is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM. Come by 301 W Morgan St to drop off your items. Come by the manager's office to drop off (M-F only) or place your items in the donation bin located in the lobby. The convention center will be open on the following weekends:
- Nov 4-5 from 10 AM - 5 PM
- Nov 11-12 from 8 AM - 5 PM
- Nov 19-20 from 8 AM - 2 PM
- Dec 2-3 from 8 AM - 5 PM
- Dec 10 from 11 AM - 7 PM
- Dec 16 from 12 PM - 9 PM
The drive ends on Dec 21 at 5 PM. Find direction and parking information here.
Urban Ministries of Durham
Urban Ministries of Durham connects with the community to end homelessness and fight poverty by offering food, shelter and a future to neighbors in need. Every year, they provide over 250,000 meals, shelter 800+ people, and serve over 6,000 community members. The nonprofit is the primary point of contact for anyone in need living in Durham. The group provides immediate relief to those who need it to help everyone get back on their feet quicker.
This donation drive will help them provide resources to continue helping low-income and homeless populations within our neighborhood, and they rely on partners like us to help them keep the shelves stocked, especially around the holiday season. The donated items will be distributed to over 500 households who are at risk of becoming homeless and be used to benefit those already homeless.
We hope you can spare some time, and items, to benefit our community this month. If you have any questions about what you can donate or how to donate, please give us a call at 919.956.9404 or email Genevieve at genevieve.young@oakviewgroup.com.
