The following is a comprehensive list of our programs and services. For more information regarding the Durham Economic Resource Center or our specific projects, please contact us through email at: durhameconomicresourcecenter@gmail.com or by phone at (919) 683-2567. Our regular office hours are: Monday - Thursday 9-5pm; Friday 10-5pm; Every third Sat. 9-2pm.  (see calendar page for Sat. dates)

 Thank you for your interest.

 

Want to Join DERC?  

We are now accepting membership applications for faith-based, nonprofit and government organizations. The membership packet provides further details on your membership with the Durham Economic Resource Center.

Next Training Session

For  our next training session contact the Training Coordinator below.  Click here to  read about the program description and our admission requirements. For questions, contact Fred Stoppelkamp - Training Coordinator at fredderc@gmail.com.  919-683-2567

  Resource Program

DERC provides discounted products to member non-profit and faith-based organizations to alleviate basic needs among the poor, ill, and elderly by using products from the International Gifts In Kind Program and Dignity U Wear, an national non-profit. 

The goal of this program is to offer low cost products to the community so that residents can use their resources for other basic needs.  END POVERTY DURHAM 

Check out our Product page to see things DERC distributes

In order to gain access to our reduced price merchandise, community organizations must become members of the Durham Economic Resource Center. If you represent a local NGO or faith-based community organization click here to access our membership packet and policies.

If you are an individual interested in participating in our program, talk to your local community organization leader about becoming a member and accessing these unique resources or send us an email to obtain a list of our sponsoring organizations. 

Community Resource & Action  

Durham Economic Resource Center builds and develops strategic partnerships among Faith Based Organizations (FBO's), Community Based Organizations (CBO's), local businesses, public and private organizations, as well as the community to help address the root causes of poverty.  DERC promotes strategies that are both community based as well as need-based (for specific populations such as former felons.) 

Above: Trainees in front of the Lyon Park Community Center - a learning center for DERC.

Below: Inside our warehouse (shopping area.)

Workforce Training & Development

A priority objective of DERC is to train the chronically unemployed and "hard to employ" using skills-based classroom training, supervised on-the-job training and support services. Our goal with this program is to develop a workforce that is prepared and ready to address the market needs of Durham County. Thus, specific components of the training program are designed based on the workforce needs of local businesses as well as the assets and challenges of our training participants.

Most training occurs in our distribution warehouse which works as a simulated workplace. Training is delivered by instructors from Durham Technical Community College and staff trained by WRLP.

Training consists of three six-week modules. Students are not required to complete all three modules, however all students must complete the first module to proceed to the second.

Students are enrolled in the training program will be eligible for bi-monthly stipends that increase as the student's progress through various modules. Lastly, training is provided at no cost to participants who meet eligibility requirements.

For more detailed information on our Workforce Training & Development program click here or contact:

Fred Stoppelkamp                            Training Coordinator/Distribution Supervisor (919)-683-2567                                 fredderc@gmail.com
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