Durham Congregations
in Action (DCIA)
Durham Congregations
in Action
(DCIA)
In a spirit of reconciliation and with gratitude for the gift of diversity, DCIA seeks to engage and empower people of faith to create a community of justice and peace through our common prayers and acts of compassion; and with prophetic courage to act as advocates for the dignity and well-being of all persons, recognizing that behind every human face is the face of God.
DCIA is an interfaith,
inter-racial organization of 57 congregations. Every member congregation has
three representatives, including clergy, who serve as their liaison to the
organization.
DCIA ministries address the following areas of concern: Hunger, poverty, health care, homelessness, peace and reconciliation.
Printable DCIA Trifold Brochure
The next DCIA assembly meeting will be 11:45 am Tuesday, February16 at Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 3011 Academy Road. The topic will be "Faith-Communities and Early Childhood Development" – Winnie Morgan, Durham Partnership for Children. Agenda is http://dcia.org/docs/feb10agenda.htm. January minutes: http://dcia.org/docs/jan10mins.htm
Durham County has been awarded federal funds
under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program for 2010. The
Durham County Local EFSP Board has been chosen to receive $156,821
for
emergency food and shelter programs operating within Durham County in 2010. As
in past years, the Local EFSP Board (made up of local representatives of the
American Red Cross, Catholic Charities, the Council for Senior Citizens,
Durham Congregations in Action, Durham County Department of Social Services,
the Salvation Army and others) will determine how the funds awarded to Durham
will be distributed among local emergency food and shelter programs of local
service agencies. The Local EFSP Board is responsible for recommending
agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds available under this
phase of the program for 2010. Local agencies seeking 2010 EFSP funds may
download the application directly from www.dcia.org, or may request an
electronic form by email to dcia@dcia.org. Agencies needing a hard copy must
request one by 4:00 p.m. February 12 at DCIA, 504 W. Chapel Hill St., Durham,
NC 27701. All application forms must be completed and delivered by 4:00 p.m.
February 19, either electronically to dcia@dcia.org, or by hard copy to DCIA,
504 W. Chapel Hill St., Durham, NC 27701. Funding recommendations to the
national program by the Local Board will be submitted by February 26, 2010.
Under the terms of the grant from the National EFSP Board, local agencies
chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private non-profit organizations or units
of government; 2) have an accounting system; 3) practice nondiscrimination in
eligibility for services; 4) demonstrate the capability to deliver emergency
food and/or shelter programs, 5) if they are a private non-profit
organization, they must have a volunteer board of directors, 6) have valid
Federal Employer Identification and DUNS numbers, and a valid email address.
Agencies that qualify are urged to apply.
2010 Emergency Food and Shelter Application for
Durham: in MS Word format
and Adobe PDF format.
YO:Durham The Year of Opportunity for Durham Teens will redirect high-risk youth from current hazardous pathways and afford them an opportunity to shape their future in positive ways. Based on a successful Boston, MA program, YO:Durham will serve youth who are at risk of criminal involvement and/or academic failure or suspension. Many hundreds of teens in our area are at risk and several community groups have identified helping teens turn their lives around as a pressing and immediate need. This program is an attempt by DCIA to address this growing problem. Details see http://www.yodurham.org.
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Each congregation is asked
to contribute an amount between one-half and one percent of
its previous year’s budget. No congregation is refused membership for
inability to donate at these levels.
Congregations also agree to recruit at least five percent of their
active adult members to be volunteers in DCIA-sponsored programs.
Durham
Congregations in Action
504 W. Chapel
Hill Street
Durham, N.C.
27701-3102
(919)
688-2036
DCIA@dcia.org
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Office space provided by Duke Memorial United Methodist Church |
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OFFICERS
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Rev. Spencer Bradford,
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Executive Director Church
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Rev. Jimmie Hawkins, President |
Rev. Dr. Ginger Brasher-Cunningham |
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Rev. Joe Hensley, Secretary
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Bob Newlin
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Chuck Byrd, Past President
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Susan Blackmon, YO:Durham Director |
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Other members of the Board
| Lisa Salzman, Judea Reform Synagogue |
Rev. Joe Harvard, First Presbyterian Church |
| Rev. Larry Bowden, McMannen United Methodist Church |
Mary Morris, St. Joseph's Episcopal Church |
| Doris Smith, Fisher United Holy Church | Hank Eichin, Holy Cross Catholic Church |
| Rev. Linda Parker, Covenant Presbyterian Church | LaNella Smith, Asbury Temple United Methodist Church |
Last updated 1/20/2010 questions and suggestions to webmaster@dcia.org