• Drop Off or Large Item Pick-Up

    Donate to Your Local Community

    By taking the time to collect lightly used items from around your home and donating them to one of our drop-off locations, or scheduling a pick-up for larger items, you are supporting your community.

  • Gift Cards

    Buy a Sensible Gift

    Give a special someone a gift card. Whether it’s $5 or up to $200, be a blessing to someone you care about. With no expiration date or fees, a gift card makes a sensible gift. You can also check you balance online.

  • What Will You Find?

    Amazing Treasures to Find

    You never know what you might find when you shop Thrift Stores.  There are some fantastic treasures to be found.  Find what you are looking for either in one of our Thrift Stores or through our online marketplace sites.

  • Donating Your Time

    We Are Looking for Volunteers

    We are always on the lookout for reliable helpful hands.  If you are interested in donating your time, please connect with us and let us know. 

  • Drop Off or Large Item Pick-Up

    Donate to Your Local Community

    By taking the time to collect lightly used items from around your home and donating them to one of our drop-off locations, or scheduling a pick-up for larger items, you are supporting your community.

  • Gift Cards

    Buy a Sensible Gift

    Give a special someone a gift card. Whether it’s $5 or up to $200, be a blessing to someone you care about. With no expiration date or fees, a gift card makes a sensible gift. You can also check you balance online.

  • What Will You Find?

    Amazing Treasures to Find

    You never know what you might find when you shop Thrift Stores.  There are some fantastic treasures to be found.  Find what you are looking for either in one of our Thrift Stores or through our online marketplace sites.

  • Donating Your Time

    We Are Looking for Volunteers

    We are always on the lookout for reliable helpful hands.  If you are interested in donating your time, please connect with us and let us know. 

Thrift Store Locations

Find the closest location and shop in store today!

Your Donations in Action

What your generous patronage has brought to the community.

help for homeless men

Homeless Shelter and Addiction Programs FOR MEN

By offering safe shelter, three meals a day, clean clothing, Biblical counseling, financial planning, vocational training, GED/education and employment assistance, we’ve helped mend the shattered lives of many homeless men since opening in 1974.

Help for women & children

HOMELESS SHELTER FOR WOMEN & MOTHERS WITH CHILDREN

We offer safe shelter, three meals a day, clean clothing, Biblical counseling, financial planning, vocational training, GED/education and employment assistance. Averaging 130 women & children at nights.

The Victory program

Durham Rescue Mission’s 12-month recovery program

12-month recovery program designed to provide holistic restoration for addicted men and women. Through addiction counseling and more, return to the workforce and contribute to society once again.

SAFE SHELTER IN SEVERE WEATHER

OPERATION WARM & COLD FOR MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN

During winter months and the summer months, the Durham Rescue Mission launches “Operation Warm Shelter” for winter weather and “Operation Cool Shelter” for Summertime. Call Us if you know of anyone in need of shelter.

Getting Involved

We have numerous ways to support the cause.

The Durham Rescue Mission welcomes donations at our thrift stores in Durham, Raleigh, Wake Forest and Chapel Hill, as well as our additional drop-off locations at the Men’s Campus and Good Samaritan Inn (Women’s & Children’s Division). Donations are tax deductible and all proceeds will go to benefit the Durham Rescue Mission’s ministry of helping the hungry and homeless of the Triangle area.

Support with Online Shopping

Make online purchases through trusted retailers

We are a trusted seller on Amazon! You can purchase books, audio CDs, video and computer games, and more!

We strive for the highest standard of customer service. And just like when you shop at our Thrift Stores all proceeds benefit those in need at the Durham Rescue Mission.

Browse Some Inventory

a small example of some of the items you can find in our online stores.

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Schedule Pick-Up

We pick up in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, and other parts of the Triangle.

Rescue Missions Ministries, Inc.
Transportation Department
PO Box 11858
Durham, NC 27703
(919) 797-0691

Note: Unfortunately, due to the rising cost of fuel and associated costs to our ministry, our transportation department is not able to make trips for small or yard sale items. Donations must contain at least one of the following: Large Furniture, Medium Furniture, or Large Appliance. Pick up area is limited to the Triangle area of NC.

Shop Our Marketplace

Support our mission by shopping at our online marketplace stores.