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thirteen years, the Durham Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN)
has dedicated itself to the mission of ending family homelessness
in Durham. Recognizing that providing shelter alone was only a quick
fix, IHN pioneered a new approach. Based on a cost effective, nationally
recognized model that efficiently applies volunteers and resources,
30 local congregations and over 900 volunteers have agreed to provide
the shelter and meals for the guest families while IHN provides the
intensive case management and support services. With this system, homeless
families are not only provided with personal care and support, but
they are also given the tools to truly get back on their feet and
achieve stability and independence once again.
…And IHN's approach has paid off. Last year alone, IHN served 22 Durham County families, provided 2590 nights of stay, and 7770 meals, which accumulated in a 74% success rate of getting those Durham families back into a home and back into the workforce.
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*Durham Interfaith Hospitality Network is a non-profit 501c3 charitable community organization, governed by a volunteer Board of Directors.
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