It’s our hope that today, Opening Day, April 11, 2008 will mark the date for an inflection point in the heart and spirit of our wonderful city. We don’t think for a second that we’re going to be able to make this difference on our own, but together with YOU we very much think we can. We’ve got great aspirations for DurhamCares, but many of those hopes ultimately come from our belief that we’re all a part of something much greater. We believe that God is moving in our great city and that we have an incredible opportunity to honor Him by heralding some of Durham’s great charities and encouraging our citizens to give of their time and money in a way that stretches them AND rewards them.

There are many ways that you can help the cause of DurhamCares, but none of them include donating any money to us! We want to have you focus your charitable giving and your time directly on the organizations themselves.

Here’s what we would like you to do:

Register with us. Let us know what special skills you have that you can lend to some of our excellent organizations. Contribute your thoughts and experiences in the community forum. Consider hosting a DurhamCares event in your neighborhood (where several Executive Directors of charities will give a 5-10 minute overview of what they do). Challenge your employer to encourage employee community volunteering. And lastly tell your friends (at church, work and recreation) about DurhamCares and the organizations that you’ve learned about.

Before I go much further, I want to thank the Goodmon family, the DurhamBulls, and in particular George Habel, their General Manager. Our opening day today coincides with the opening day of the DurhamBulls and their donation of the billboard in right center field. Their commitment to honor excellent charities in Durham is remarkably encouraging.

Here’s to Durham Caring in a bigger way than it ever has before.

Get Involved. Get Informed. Get Inspired!!

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