Urban Ministries Of Durham

About Us

• Mission: At urban ministries of durham we connect to the community to fight poverty and end homelessness by offering food, shelter, and a future to neighbors in need. umd is the primary point of connection for those who are homeless, hungry, or in need in durham. with the help of nearly 4,000 volunteers, countless donations from the community, and a dedicated staff, we serve over 6,000 people each year who come seeking food, shelter, clothing and supportive services. we are the primary public homeless shelter in durham and we welcome neighbors regardless of race, ethnicity, religious beliefs or non-faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. we provide immediate relief to those experiencing chronic or temporary homelessness, and work with clients to end their homelessness as quickly and responsibly as possible.

Organization Size

• Size: Medium ($2,000,000 - $25,000,000)

Contact Information

• Address: 410 Liberty Street, Durham, NC 27701

• Phone: (919) 682-0538

Our Staff

• Sheldon Mitchell, Executive Director
• Jonathan Gattis, Finance Director
• Bernadette Lipscomb, Board Chair
• Joseph Kerr, Director
• Walt Barron, Director

Our Scores

• Stars: 4 Stars: Exceed or meets best practices and industry standards across almost all areas. Likely to be a highly-effective charity.

• Score: 90+ Score: Exceed or meets best practices and industry standards across almost all areas. Likely to be a highly-effective charity.