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Urban Ministries seeks $3 million for predevelopment of collaborative homeless services center
Summary
Urban Ministries presented a feasibility-backed plan for a new multi-service homeless services center on St. Philip’s property, requesting $3 million in county support for predevelopment and initial design while outlining a capital campaign and partnership strategy.
Urban Ministries asked Durham County on May 5 to help fund predevelopment and initial design for a proposed collaborative homeless services center on St. Philip’s Episcopal Church property, asking the county to allocate $3 million while the nonprofit and its partners pursue grants and private fundraising.
The proposal, delivered by Sheldon Mitchell, executive director of Urban Ministries, described a multi-use, trauma‑informed facility intended to provide noncongregate shelter for up to 300 people, expanded day services, on-site clinic space, and consolidated access to food, clothing, and case management. Mitchell said Urban Ministries already provides emergency shelter, food services and a resource center that served more than 6,000 people…
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