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If you need help paying rent in Durham North Carolina, find information on agencies, churches, and government programs that offer rental assistance and low income housing programs. Some programs focus on families with children, the elderly, or disabled, but always call a non-profit to ask about or apply for rent help.
Each year thousands of local Durham NC families are provided some form of housing or rental assistance. In some cases money may be offered to directly pay rent, in other cases the assistance may be more in the form of counseling, advice, or referrals to other local agencies or government programs. However the bottom line is that each and every non-profit, church, or government program is committed to offering as many people as possible with rent assistance.
A local church which is a great resource is the Presbyterian Urban Ministries (phone number 220-8757). On average, $50 can be provided to help pay rent, utilities, and other emergency expenses. The programs are focused on families with young children, disabled, and senior citizens.
Durham County Department of Social Services - There are two housing and rent assistance focused programs offered. They include Elderly and Disabled Emergency Services (located at 220 E. Main Street and phone number 560-8600) as well as Family with children Emergency Services (300 N. Duke Street call 560-8301). In addition to offer the rent and housing programs, the Durham NC DSS also administers various financial assistance programs such as TANF, Medicaid, and Food Stamps. The Department of Social Services also offers emergency assistance with paying rent, cooling bills and utilities, health care expenses, and also free food.
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Operation Breakthrough partners with DSS above, and they receive grants from that organization. The money is used to fund a program known as Family Empowerment Action to Self Sufficiency, which can provide funds to pay rent. Call FEATSS Services at 688-8111 ext. 228.
Another local religious organization/church is Second Mile Ministry (phone 286-3596) and it is located in Grey Stone Baptist Church on 2601 Hillsborough Rd.. Services are in high demand, so stop by and line up early for free food and funds to pay rent or housing expenses like utilities.
Durham Housing Authority runs the Section 8 Housing Program for Durham NC. Section 8 can help very low income families in paying rent on private housing units and apartments of their choice. Call (919) 683-1551.
Families with children, the disabled, adults, and senior citizens can try calling Women In Action at 680-4575. Funding is very limited.
Durham North Carolina Salvation Army may be able to help those on the verge of homelessness and who have an eviction notice. Call 688-7306. Some other forms of bills may be able to be paid too.
Emergency funds are offered on a sliding fee scale by the Catholic Charities. Small amounts of aid is offered in a crisis. 902 Broad Street, Durham NC. Call 286-1964
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AIDS Community Residence Association can offer low income housing assistance for people with
HIV/AIDS. Call 956-7901.
Council for Senior Citizens (phone number 688-8247) may have rent assistance for seniors age 60 and over.
People with severe physical disabilities can call Independent Living at 560-6815. The non-profit charity may have housing information, placement and modifications for the disabled.
Durham North Carolina shelter and emergency housing is offered by the following:
Urban Ministries Community Shelter, 410 Liberty St. (call 682-0538 ext. 21); Women & Family Shelter (phone number 688-4909), Durham Rescue Mission Men's Shelter 1201 E. Main St. (phone 688-9641), and also Interfaith Hospitality Network (dial 682-2846)
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