We appreciate the commitment, patience, and support from everyone at last night's City Council Action. CAN was well represented in the meeting, including the overflow seating in the City Hall hallway, with an estimated 150 leaders from all our institutions. Thanks to all!

Join us on Monday evening for a County Commission Action at 7 PM. Partnering with Urban Ministries, we will be pushing for funding that will assist UMD and their partners in planning and launching a downtown day shelter that would serve our unsheltered community. See you there!

*County Commission Action POSTPONED* Due to a couple last minute shifts in our strategic analysis, tonight's County Commission Action is postponed, and we will NOT be gathering downtown or participating in the Commissioners' Meeting.

We're hiring! Durham CAN is beginning our search for a new part-time Project Organizer to assist our organizing staff with administrative and communication tasks. For more information, please visit the link below: durhamcan.org/we_re_hiring_p…

ARE WE LOSING OUR ABILITY TO LAMENT GUN VIOLENCE? You can read the article here: faithandleadership.com/are-we-losing-….

Save the Date! Durham CAN Candidates Assembly Sunday, October 15, 2023 6-7:30. PM Mt. Level Missionary Baptist Church 316 Hebron Rd, Durham, NC

You now need to show an NC driver’s license or other “acceptable photo ID” to vote with a regular ballot, beginning in the fall of 2023. durhamcan.org/photo_id?recru… via Durham CAN

The countdown is on! Only 7 days until the Durham CAN Candidates Assembly. Gathering begins 5:30 on Sunday, October 15, Mt. Level Missionary Baptist Church. See you there!

It's Election Day! Make sure your voice is heard. Then plan to hear the successful candidates respond to issues of concern to Durham CAN members at the Candidates Assembly, this Sunday, October 15, 6-7:30 at Mt. Level Missionary Baptist Church, 316 Hebron Road.

Mayoral and City Council candidates have begun their pre-assembly meetings with CAN Leaders. Don't miss the opportunity to hear their responses to CAN member institution's concerns at the Assembly on October 15, 6 to 7:30 PM at Mt. Level Missionary Baptist Church.

Only 4 days before candidates for Mayor and City Council come before 500 CAN delegates to hear and respond to CAN's agenda for change in the Bull City. Join us to watch democracy in action!

On Sunday, October 15, Durham CAN and the Congress of Latino Organizations, hosted over 460 delegates to hear from all eight candidates for Durham Mayor and City Council. CAN and the Latino Congress procured commitments from all of the candidates to support CAN initiatives.

On Sunday, October 15, Durham CAN and the Congress of Latino Organizations, hosted over 460 delegates to hear from all eight candidates for Durham Mayor and City Council. CAN and the Latino Congress procured commitments from all of the candidates to support CAN initiatives.

Sixty-five people attended Durham CAN Metro Council on September 21 at Trinity Ave. Presbyterian Church and 70 attended the October 19 Metro Council meeting at ERUUF. The next Metro Council meeting will be Thursday, Nov 16, from 6 to 7:30 PM at Beth El Synagogue, 1004 Watts St.

Reminder! Poverty Action Team meets this evening at 6:30 PM at Duke Memorial UMC. More work to be done on Universal Free Lunch for DPS students.

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) -- Durham City Council members selected four finalists to consider for the vacant Ward 3 seat. The final four are Amanda Borer, Chelsea Cook, Sheila Huggins and Chastan Swain. The final selection was made during Thursday's afternoon work session.