Over the weekend hundreds of our Durham neighbors living at McDougald Terrace were displaced due to safety issues involving carbon monoxide leaks. Residents were relocated to local hotels and are staying there indefinitely until the issues are resolved. 

While there are many layers to this situation, there are also very practical ways we can respond thoughtfully, helpfully, and immediately to help address the needs of our neighbors affected by this crisis.

In some instances, residents were given just 30 minutes to evacuate on Friday night, meaning they were only able to take a handful of belongings with them.

One of our ReCity partners is a McDougald Terrace resident, and is now leading efforts alongside other residents to ensure families at his hotel location have the basic supplies they need during this transition, as many lack access to typical bus routes and funds to purchase basic household and toiletry items.

Our partners have provided us with a list of items that would be helpful.

Here are 3 ways you can help:

1. Purchase items from this list and drop them off at ReCity (112 Broadway Street, Durham, NC, 27701)

2. Donate online to help with the purchase of these supplies (Click this link to donate and write “McDougal Fund” in the Address Line 2 section) 

3. Forward this message to others in your network who can help.

This is an opportunity for the ReCity community to rally to meet the needs of our vulnerable neighbors by supporting efforts led by those directly affected by the problem.

I hope you’ll join us in offering our prayers and support.

Rob & the ReCity team

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Supply List: 

Diapers (all sizes)

Socks (all sizes)

Wipes

Baby Food

Basic Toiletry Items

Snacks, 

Baby Oil 

Baby Lotion

Laundry Detergent

Water

Juice

Clorox

Apple Juice

Gatorade