Back to School Party

Just before a new school year begins (see Events Calendar for date), the Durham Rescue Mission hosts a free Annual Back to School Party and backpack give-away. During this event, we serve hot dogs*, give away free clothing*, free groceries*, and free backpacks* and school supplies* for children accompanied by an adult. If you need help preparing your children for school or are homeless, we invite you to come join us at 1201 East Main Street, Durham, North Carolina, for our Back to School Party.

About a week before a new school year begins, we need volunteers to help with our Annual Back to School Party and backpack give-away. Volunteer opportunities include: collecting backpacks and school supplies to be given to at-risk children; setting up the event site; cooking the meal; serving the meal; setting up and manning the game booths; giving away clothing; giving away groceries; giving away backpacks and school supplies to at-risk school age children; and cleaning up after the event.

If you, your family, friends, and/or associates are interested in helping us, please register now.

To help with a financial gift, please donate now.

To read about our August 2006 back to School Party, click here.

 *while supplies last