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Home > News > Current NewsCurrent News at the Mission14 Victory Program Graduates Celebrate Completion!On Tuesday, May 4th, fourteen men and women received certificates of completion from the Durham Rescue Mission’s one-year recovery program. This tremendous milestone is the result of the hard work and dedication of each and every graduate. These miraculous individuals have all fought against major addictions and conflicts. Before coming to the Durham Rescue Mission, they were without hope and homeless. The fourteen graduates include families, women with children, and men. Coach Bucky Waters delivered a challenging message to the graduates to encourage them to continue on their journey of self-sufficiency and sobriety. Graduate Adrian Seldon served 5 years in the United States Army. After honorable discharge, he became a diesel mechanic. He moved to NC and depression led him to using crack cocaine. His addiction to crack cocaine destroyed his life and landed him 5 years in prison. Other graduates include:
Cluster Garrett: Cluster Garrett was terribly addicted to alcohol. After coming to the Mission and graduating the program, Cluster is now Manager of our Thrift Store on Alston Ave. and is an Apprentice in transitional housing. Alton Jacobs: Alton was brought to the Mission after selling his inheritance for crack cocaine. Now, Alton is working through our Temporary Employment Agency and saving money to get back out on his own. George Johnson, Jr. : George was released from Durham County Jail and found the Durham Rescue Mission while walking down the street homeless. Now George is the Head Supervisor and has a desire to give back to the community by helping other people that are like he once was – addicted with no hope.
James Judge: James spent 22 agonizing years behind bars – in prison. He came to the Durham Rescue Mission and found hope to overcome his addiction. James is now working and living in transitional housing. His goal is to go to school/college and learn a trade to make a productive living.
Danny Fowler: Danny Fowler was in jail on father’s day. His abusive behavior towards his wife wrecked his family and his marriage. Danny, Jessica, and little Kassity came to the Good Samaritan Inn (Mission’s women and children’s division). Now Danny is an Apprentice working at the Mission’s Bargain Center and has the goal to own his own business one day.
Larry Sims: Larry spent his life in New York City. Crack cocaine addiction consumed Larry and led him to the Durham Rescue Mission. Now Larry is working and saving money to transition back into society.
Davis Vasquez: Davis was homeless with nowhere to go. His aunt kicked him out on the streets. Now Davis is working and saving money to transition back into society and buy his own car.
Jermaine Massey: Jermaine was addicted and had lost hope. Jermaine now has his own job and is saving money to buy a car and move into his own housing.
Wanda White: Wanda spent 20 years abusing drugs. She even tried to kill herself. Since coming to the Mission, Wanda has completed the Victory program. She has also earned her CNA certification and is working for Hospice. Her goal is to work at Duke University Medical Center in Phlebotomy and pursue her LPN.
Teresa Cook: Teresa was homeless and addicted to drugs. Teresa now is working at the Mission’s Bargain Center and wishes to transition back into society.
Pamela Cayruth: Pamela was addicted to drugs and alcohol for 22 years. She got fired for drinking at her previous job and had nowhere to go but the Durham Rescue Mission. She now is working at the Mission’s Bargain Center and wants to save money and transition back into society.
Milan Williams: Milan came to the Mission because of problems with her family and had nowhere to go. Milan now wants to get her drivers license and go to cosmetology school.
Jessica Fowler: Jessica was in an abusive relationship with her husband Danny (above). She was addicted to prescription narcotics and could no longer adequately take care of their child. The family came to the DRM and now is a family of four! Jessica was pregnant when arriving and had little Alyssa in December of 2009. Jessica now has a job at Lowes, a family car with a valid license, and is living in transitional housing with the entire Fowler Family!
To provide a scholarship for one of our Victory Program students, or if you know someone who is in need of help, please contact Will.Saunders@durhamrescuemission.com or call 919.688.9641 ext 5070.
Despite hot, muggy conditions, children lined up before 6 A.M. to receive over 2,800 backpacks at the Durham Rescue Mission...largest event in Rescue Mission history.The Durham Rescue Mission held its 10th Annual Back to School Party and Cookout for at-risk children today at 11:00 AM. Durham Rescue Mission CEO Ernie Mills, Chief Academic Officer for Durham Public Schools Dr. Terri Mozingo, Glaxo Smith Kline Corporate Representative Jill Wilett, and Greg Currie from Verizon Wireless rang the old school bells to mark the beginning of another school year. With temperatures rising into the 90’s, children and their parents started lining up in front of the Durham Rescue Mission’s Chapel before 6 A.M. this morning. Parents arrived early out of fear that there would not be enough backpacks for their children for the new school year. Water was donated by BB&T to cool the growing crowd due to hot temperatures. CEO Ernie Mills states, “Each year the number in attendance for Back-to- School and our other community events continues to grow substantially. Attendees battle out the heat in the summer and the cold in the winter to receive food, clothing, and essentials during these tough economic times. Our growing need for a multi-purpose facility is larger now then ever before”. Generous sponsors Glaxo Smith Kline, Verizon Wireless, BB&T, Crosspointe Church of Cary, Once in a Blue Moon Bakery all joined with the Durham Rescue Mission to provide a day of fun, food, clothing and 2,800 backpacks filled with much needed school supplies were given to needy children in the Triangle. The Durham Rescue Mission’s goal with the event each year is to provide new backpacks and school supplies for at-risk children in an effort to encourage them to be excited about going back to school and getting a good education! Our thanks to all in the community who helped make this event possible. To help provide for the needy in our community, please consider making a financial contribution to support the Durham Rescue Mission. Also, consider volunteering to see first hand how your time and effort play an intricate role in the recovery of the addicted and homeless. Event Totals4,365 in attendance 3,200 plates of hot dogs and chips served 2,875 Backpacks given to needy children 5,000 Pieces of clothing given away 700 food bags distributed to the needy families 440 Volunteers helped
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