Love God. Love Neighbor. Find Help.
In obedience to Jesus’ greatest commandment—to love God and neighbor—we offer practical care and prayerful presence. Start here to find help from Yates and trusted partners.
Prayer Request (English / Español)
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Bibles available on request (EN/ES).
Prayer Request
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For all general needs organized by zip code, visit www.findhelp.org
Food Support
Yates Baptist Church partners with the TriWest Food Pantry to support crisis food requests. The pantry is currently open on Thursdays only from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The food pantry is located in the Antioch Baptist Church at 1415 Holloway St, Durham, NC 27703 (click here for map). The phone number is (919) 688-8893.
12-Step Recovery
Yates provides host space for a number of community 12-step recovery groups on the third floor of the Yates Education Building. All meetings are accessible thorough the Welcome Center. Please contact group leaders directly for more information. If you would like to have a confidential conversation about navigating to one of these healing communities, you can also contact the pastor directly.
Gamblers Anonymous
Mondays at 7:00 pm
Women’s SLAA
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 7:00 pm
AA – Upfront Group
Thursdays at 7:00 pm
Housing Insecurity & Homelessness
Yates partners with two organizations in Durham to provide support for those experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.
Families Moving Forward
Families Moving Forward helps families in the crisis of homelessness find their way home. We provide temporary housing, case management, skills education, and connection to resources to help parents and children thrive in stable homes.
Visit FMF here.
Open Table Ministry
Open Table Ministry walks alongside people experiencing homelessness in Durham by addressing immediate needs and long-term support through a free community lunch, Free Store, move-in support, transportation and case management.