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Durham Rescue Mission
www.durhamrescue mission.org

Provides meals, shelter, counseling, vocational training, job placement and other services for the homeless, low-income shut-ins, and many others in need in the local area.

Some of the Ways to help:
Help with Meals
Help Restock the Pantry
Donate a Vehicle
Schedule a curbside pick-up to donate your gently used furniture ( call George Nuckolls or Rich Carr at 919-484-9014)

(919) 688-9641

Durham Rescue Mission also runs the Treasures Thrift Shoppe.

3220 NC Highway 55 South
Durham, NC 27713
919-484-9014
Store Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:00AM - 6:00PM

* Clothing for all ages
* Home Decor'
* Shoes
* Furniture
* Collectables

All proceeds will go to support the men, women, children, and families of the Durham Rescue Mission.

To schedule curbside service to pick up your gently used furniture, call George Nuckolls or Rich Carr at 919-484-9014.

Raleigh Rescue Mission
314 E. Hargett St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
www.raleighrescue.org

Provides meals, shelter, counseling, and educational programs for the homeless, low-income shut-ins, and many others in need in the local area.

(919) 828-9014, ext. 118

Coat Swap 2006: Oct 19, 2006 - Nov 16, 2006

Dig out your old coats! The 2nd Annual Great Outdoor Coat Swap is here! Bring in your used coat and receive 20% off the regular price of new coat from Great Outdoor Provision Co.

Here's how it works:

1) Bring in a clean used jacket to your Local Great Outdoor Provision Co.
2) Get a "Voucher" for your old jacket (includes Tax Receipt for your records)
3) Voucher entitles you to 20% off the regular price of a single purchase of outerwear from the Great Outdoor Provision Co.*

*purchase must be made by November 16, 2006.

Donations benefit the following Local Rescue Missions:

RALEIGH: Raleigh Rescue Mission - www.raleigh-rescue.org
DURHAM: Durham Rescue Mission - www.durhamrescuemission.org
CHAPEL HILL: Orange Congregations in Mission - www.ocimnc.org
CHARLOTTE: Charlotte Rescue Mission - www.charlotterescuemission.org
GREENSBORO: Greensboro Urban Ministry - www.greensborourbanministry.org
WINSTON-SALEM: Samaritan Ministries - www.samaritanforsyth.org
WILMINGTON: Good Shepherd Ministries - www.goodshepherdwilmington.org
GREENVILLE: Greenville Community Shelter