End Hunger Durham
End Hunger Durham (EHD) is a network of organizations and individuals working to promote food security and access to healthy food for all Durham residents. EHD builds capacity of hunger-fighting programs and individuals by facilitating communication and collaboration, with focus on the perspective of patrons of their services. EHD collects and shares reliable information about hunger to strengthen hunger-fighting organizations in their mission, to build community commitment to their work, and to advocate for just food policies that will address long-term solutions to hunger.
HomeShare Durham
HomeShare Durham matches and connects home-providers and low-income home-seekers to facilitate a mutually beneficial home environment where sharing reduces housing and utility expenses for both parties. The Coordinator conducts a selective matching and screening process, including a background checks and a lifestyle suitability questionnaire, a two-week trial period, and provides support and guidance in forming housekeeping and rent agreements, sometimes incorporating in-kind services as part of the arrangement.
CROP HUNGER WALK
Since 1975, DCIA has sponsored this local walk-athon for world hunger and disaster relief through Church World Service, which uses 75% of the funds raised for crisis assistance and development work around the globe. DCIA distributes 25% of the funds raised to various local hunger relief programs, recently averaging between $40,000 and $50,000 per year. Since 1975, the Durham CROP Hunger Walk has raised more than $3,364,000, and DCIA has distributed over $841,000 locally. To volunteer or get more information, click here.
AMAZING FAITHS DINNERS AND OTHER INTER-RELIGIOUS CONVERSATION
DCIA organizes “Amazing Faiths” social meals with the Triangle Interfaith Alliance, as well other other occasional events deepen participants’ experience of their own faiths and that of others. DCIA has also initiated wide-ranging community orientation events for ministers new to the Durham area. Please contact our office if you have interest in participating or learning more.
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