Please Support the DurhamCares Kairos Campaign

Please Support the DurhamCares Kairos Campaign

Hi all,

I have been a part of DurhamCares as _______ since _________. I deeply value the work of DurhamCares because ______________. That is why I am helping them raise support through the Kairos Campaign.

What is the Kairos Campaign? Kairos means "an appointed time." It signifies a new season, a time to be awakened to what is happening and to take action.

DurhamCares is in a new season. Since 2009 we have mobilized Durham residents and institutions to love their neighbors, and we want to continue that work. But now we face a new challenge: We have been supported primarily by one source of funding which will no longer be available at the end of this year. We need to rebuild the foundation, and we are asking you to support us at this appointed time.

Would you consider donating to DurhamCares in this new season? Your donation will support our mission of partnering with Durham communities to identify their assets and meet their needs by mobilizing and connecting residents and institutions to love their neighbors. We are excited to announce four programs that we are rolling out in the spirit of our mission:

Programs and Initiatives for 2017

• Church Mapping Project - A dynamic, multi-faceted map of Durham churches that serves as a bridge to connect the churches with each other and the community.

• Durham Pilgrimage of Pain and Hope – Not a pilgrimage to some new place - rather, a way of seeing life as pilgrimage in the place we call home, Durham, NC. Through a weekend immersion and discussion groups, we will learn from people and sites in the city as we connect place with our own spiritual journey. This is a partnership with the Duke Center for Reconciliation.

• Mission and Outreach Consulting – A partnership between DurhamCares and a congregation to help the congregation develop a robust, Biblical framework for engaging more deeply with its community.

• Events and Workshops – The Christian Community Development Breakfast Series: a gathering of local practitioners who are seeking to live out the principles of Christian Community Development. Mobilization Events: Events and workshops throughout the year that focus on key issues in Durham, highlight good work that's happening, and foster best practices for community work.

For more information about our programs, visit www.durhamcares.org.

Even a monthly donation of $10 will go a long way! Check out my fundraising page and please consider making a donation to help me reach my goal of [Your Fundraiser's Goal Will Automatically Go Here] for DurhamCares toward our overall goal of $50,000.

Give today.

Giving online is easy and fast, and your support will make a real difference. I appreciate your help!

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Thanks for being generous!

Hi [Donor Name],

Thank you so much for your generous donation to my fundraising campaign for the DurhamCares Kairos Campaign. Because of you, we'll be able to launch programming for 2017. You're not only helping me to reach my fundraising goal, but you're making a real difference in our city.

This is such a worthy cause and I'm proud that we're on the same team.

I'll keep you posted on our progress. In the meantime, I recommend that you check out www.durhamcares.org.

Thanks again for your donation!

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You're amazing--making a difference. Thanks to all who donated to my fundraiser so far!