EXCEL Resource Guide
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Nick Lansing (919) 683-5878
Services - Families Moving Forward provides temporary housing, case management and skill education to homeless families.
Qualifications - Must meet the definition of homelessness through the HUD guidelines
(919) 688-9641
Services - Durham Rescue Mission provides temporary assistance to homeless men, women and children
Qualifications - Photo ID, willing to compete 40 hr/wk service assignment, no sex offenders and willing to abide by all rules and regulations
call 211 to access
Services - A resource for housing support options, especially for justice-involved folks
Youngmee (919) 817-5620
Services - Urban Ministries provides shelter for men, women, and families
Qualifications - Must complete a coordinated entry and diversion intake through DSS
(919) 797-0888
Services - CPCA assists economically disadvantaged people needing jobs, nutrition and housing by delivering comprehensive, quality services and organizing community action to make a positive change
(919) 560-8000
Services - The referring agency for people to get into FMF and UMD
(919) 484-1878
Services - Extended-stay housing
(919) 469-9861
Services
Dorcas Ministries offers financial assistance and case management to area residents
Qualifications
Must be a resident of Cary or Morrisville
(919) 929-6380 ext 19
Services
IFC provides rent and utility assistance once every 12 months
Qualifications
Bill must be past due
Durham
(919) 688-7306 ext 100
Services
The Salvation Army provides emergency assistance for rent and utilities
Qualifications
Must have received a cut off or eviction notice
(919) 560-8000
Services
NC DHHS has a program known as LIEAP which provides a one time payment to help eligible households pay heating bills
Qualifications
Must meet eligibility criteria stated on website eviction notice
(919) 560-8000 ext 7
Services
The Durham ERAP provides rental assistance to Durham residents
Qualifications
Must be a resident of Durham County, make below 80% of the area median income, don’t have to be a legal resident or a US citizen
(469) 466-1199
Services
Low interest mortgages for those that qualify
Qualifications
Must meet eligibility requirements stated on website
(919) 877-5700
Services
NC Homeowner Assistance Fund
Qualifications
Resident of NC stated on website
800-662-7131
Services
helps low income families save energy and reduce utility bills
Qualifications
Resident of NC; eligibility requirements on website
(888) 927-5467
Services
provides rent and utility assistance
Qualifications
Rent your place of residency; loss of income or unemployed
(919) 683-1551
Services
Provides low income and Section 8 Housing
Qualifications
Complete Application
(919) 560-0300
Services
Provide property owners with assistance
Qualifications
Durham County resident
(919) 832-1941
Services
Wheels 4 Hope provides affordable and reliable transportation to economically vulnerable families and individuals in the community
Qualifications
Must work with a referral partner/Payment upfront
(919) 682-0538
Services
Urban Ministries provides a food pantry along with a clothing closet in order to address the basic emergency needs residents may need
Qualifications
Photo ID and proof of children in household, disability, age 62 or older or underemployment (working less than 30hrs/wk)
(919) 439-7107
Services
Interactive and Searchable Map of Durham Food Resources
(919) 956-2513
Services
Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC provides food to North Carolinians in order to fight hunger
(919) 956-4042
Services
Breast feeding, expecting mothers and supporters
Qualifications
Photo ID, proof of income, proof of residency
(919) 560-0640
Services
Food Pantry for your pets
Qualifications
Durham County resident
(919) 335-3383
Services
Kate’s Korner provides affordable or free Childcare to those who qualify
(919) 439-7107
Services
Durham Early Head Start is a free and comprehensive child development and family support program for low-income expectant women and families with infants and toddlers age birth to 3
Qualifications
Be expecting or have children 3 or younger, meet the income eligibility as determined by Federal Poverty Guidelines
(919) 403-6950
Services
Access to affordable early care & education
Qualifications
NC resident; proof of residency
(Camp Hope)
(919) 719-9989
Services
Camp Hope is offering free childcare for children grades K-8 for essential workers
Qualifications
Parent is an “essential” worker and children grades K-8
Services
We are tackling maternal and infant mortality by helping those who are disproportionately impacted - Black moms, birthing people and their infants. Supplement income in the absence of paid parental leave and covering the cost of essential services and support.
(NC CCR&R)
(888) 600-1685
Services
The NC CCR&R provides a database that helps you find a child care program that meets your family’s needs
Services
Search Engine for Durham Childcare services for Infants, Toddlers, Twos, and up!
(919) 536-7205
Services
Durham Tech offers more than 100 degrees, diplomas and certifications.
Qualifications
18 or older, NC resident
Services
Software development training for people from low-income backgrounds
(CFNC)
(866) 866-2362
Services
CFNC promotes access to higher education and assists students with education and career planning as well as applying to and paying for college
(252) 497-2665
Services
Book Harvest provides an abundance of books and ongoing literacy support to families and their children
(919) 787-5559
Services
Triangle Literacy Council teaches basic literacy and life skills for economic and social success
Qualifications
Ages 16-24
(919) 286-2128
Services
“Dress for success empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and professional development for them to thrive in work and in life.”
(CEF)
(919) 797-9233
Services
CEF provides consistent support and encouragement to participants in order to help them gain employment, housing and financial literacy
(919) 759-1495
Services
CWS helps clients find sustainable jobs options while working closely with their employers to help facilitate the application process and support them through the initial employment period
Qualifications
Must be a refugee
(919) 680-8000
Services
InStepp provides girls and women with gender responsive training, educational and prevention programs needed to succeed in work and all aspects of their lives
(919) 627-6420
Services
Made in Durham is a community partnership that prepares Durham’s youth for career and life success
(888) 762-2265
Services
PNC provides banking services and financial tips
Qualifications
Varies
Services
Wells Fargo provides free financial knowledge and resources along with banking services
Qualifications
Varies
Better Money Habits
(347) 690-7886
Services
The Better Money Habits program provides videos and articles to promote financial education around a variety of topics including taxes, college and retirement
Qualifications
Open
Services
Hands on Banking is an online learning center that offers resources for all ages to learn about money management through courses and articles
Qualifications
Open
(919) 956-8889
Services
The NC Institute of Minority Economic Development is a nonprofit management consulting and services firm that has programs which focus on business diversity and inclusion along with economic empowerment
Qualifications
Varies
(800) 228-9798
Services
BB&T Wealth provides quick tips for smarter financial choices
Qualifications
Open
(919) 407-8154
Services
Samaritan provides affordable healthcare to individuals who are underserved in our community
Qualifications
Proof of ID, income (has to be under 300% of federal poverty guidelines),proof of medical insurance and any clinics visited in the last year
(919) 956-4000
Services
Lincoln Health Center provides a variety of primary and preventative care services for uninsured and low-income individuals
Qualifications
Varies
(919) 250-3320
Services
Alliance Medical Ministry provides quality, affordable care to working, uninsured adults in Wake County
Qualifications
Uninsured, Wake County resident
(919) 833-3111
Services
Advance Community Health provides affordable health care for those with and without healthcare
Qualifications
Open
(984) 222-8000
Services
NeighborHealth is a faith-based provider that provides affordable health care for both the insured and uninsured
Qualifications
Open
(984) 974-1000
Services
Insured and Uninsured health and mental health services for individuals
Qualifications
Open
(919) 251-9001
Services
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Qualifications
Durham County resident
(800) 510-9132
Services
Alliance Health provides services and support to individuals experiencing difficulties related to alcohol and/or drug use
Qualifications
Either uninsured or insured through medicaid and lives in Durham, Wake, Cumberland or Johnston County
(919) 419-1059
Services
Trosa helps individuals with substance use disorders become healthy, productive members of their communities and families
Qualifications
18 or older, have a substance use disorder and ability to complete 2 year therapeutic program
(Victory Program)
(919) 688-9641
Services
The Victory Program is a 12 month recovery program that provides holistic restoration for men and women struggling with addiction
Qualifications
Suffer from substance abuse
(919) 251-8806
Services
The Freedom House provides therapy, medication management, detox and residential services to those struggling with mental disorders and/or addiction
Qualifications
Varies
(919) 838-9800
Services
Healing Transitions has a long term recovery and non-medical detox program for individuals provided at no cost
Qualifications
Must be a resident of Wake County
(SUSO)
Monica Daye
mdaye@susonc.org
Office: (919) 824-0494
Direct: (919) 374-0499
Services
Provides Therapy Coaching, Group/Individual Counseling, Workshops, Resilience, for DV (and more)
(DCRC)
(919) 403-6562
Services
The DCRC provides shelter and support services to work with the community to end domestic and sexual violence through advocacy, education, support and prevention
Qualifications
Open
(NCCADV)
(919) 956-9124
Services
The NCCADV provides technical assistance and legal advocacy for DV survivors
Qualifications
Open
(919) 828-7740
Services
InterAct provides free services to save lives, rebuild lives and secure safer futures for victims, survivors and their families
Qualifications
Open
Services
Actionable steps for creating a plan to leave
Financial and housing resources for different stages
Free or low cost transportation options for leaving
Legal resources to help you know your rights
Services
“HMFAT Provides Mental Health Services for BIPOC REBUILD is a FREE program that connects BIPOC and formerly incarcerated individuals to BIPOC therapists. REBUILD will cover the costs of therapy for select individuals and will provide individualized assistance to guide them through the process”
Qualifications
“HMFAT - BIPOC (person of color) REBUILD - Formerly Incarcerated POC Other qualifications may need to be met for financial assistance”
(SUSO)
Monica Daye
mdaye@susonc.org
Office: (919) 824-0494
Direct: (919) 374-0499
Services
Provides Therapy Coaching, Group/Individual Counseling, Workshops, Resilience, for DV (and more)
(919) 688-7101 ext. 600
Services
El Futuro provides Spanish speaking individuals access to culturally-responsive mental health services
Qualifications
Hispanic or latino origin
(CCFH)
(919) 419-3474
Services
CCFH provides treatment for and prevention of childhood trauma and stress
Qualifications
Varies
(800) 510-9132
Services
Alliance Health provides services and support to individuals experiencing mental health challenges
Qualifications
You are either uninsured or have medicaid and live in Durham, Wake Cumberland or Johnston County
(301) 459-2020
Services
Volunteers of America provides support and services to veterans who are struggling with homelessness, unemployment, mental health, substance abuse, suicide, traumatic brain injury and sexual trauma
Qualifications
Veteran and/or family member in the same household
(919) 560-8387
Services
Veteran services provides effective council to veterans and/or their family members on veteran’s benefit offered by federal, state and local government
Qualifications
Veteran and/or family member in the same household
(SCSJ)
(919) 323-3380
Services
The SCSJ provides a Durham County resource guide for successful reentry after incarceration, connecting you to resources and service providers that help overcome the barriers during reentry
(CJRC)
(919) 560-0500
Services
The CJRC provides two community based corrections programs to support adults during reentry
Qualifications
Must be 18, Durham resident and on probation, post-release supervision or parole
(984) 569-0593
Services
DEAR provides pro bono legal assistance to Durham residents who are looking to expunge their criminal record or suspend their drivers licence
Qualifications
Varies
Legal Aid Helpline: (866) 219-5262
Toll-Free phone: 1-800-331-7594
Local phone: (919) 688-6396
Address:
201 W Main St, Ste 400 Durham, NC 27701-3228
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Monday & Thursday
Services
“Legal Aid provides free legal help to low-income North Carolinians in civil cases involving basic human needs such as safety, shelter, income and more.
Civil Justice Clinic
Clinic Director Charles Holton at (919) 613-7131
Supervising Attorney Jesse McCoy at (919) 613-6936
Services
Duke has a Civil Justice Clinic that may be of help. Information on their work and contact information can be found in the link.
Qualifications
Contact Professors Holton or McCoy and they will advise if this participant is eligible for their pro bono legal help and whether they can take on her case.
(NCCU) - Civil Litigation Clinic
Professor Scott Holmes (919) 530-7463
scott.holmes@nccu.edu
Office: 33
Services
Central (NCCU) has a Civil Litigation clinic. I am not familiar with their process, but they have listed Professor Holmes on their website as a point of contact here. See their website for details
(StepUp Participant)
Have the participant’s Employment Counselor reach out to Paul first to give him a heads up and brief description of what the need is. Paul will let you know if he can help and if so, his availability and next steps.
Services
Offering pro bono legal assistance. Can answer questions and provide direction for participants. Has advocated for many people in legal issues and incarcerated. Has assisted 560 people get out of incarceration. Very knowledgeable of navigating justice system and is willing to assist StepUp participants who have questions in anything legal related if he’s knowledgable in that specific area.
Services
Guide based upon household size and state
Services
make communication more affordable
Services
Discounts on phone monthly service
(888) 321-5880
Services
free phones, data
Services
Low cost, refurbished desktops and laptops; computer literacy and education courses for adults and children
