Durham Rescue Mission The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing the Durham Rescue Mission to make some major changes on how it helps the city's homeless population. In January, the Durham Rescue Mission launched a campaign to raise $3.8 million to build a new campus to house up to 66 homeless men. Easter is also a special time at the Durham Rescue Mission, and that weekend the Mission aims to serve hundreds of meals to all who come to its doors. It also provides children in the community with an Easter basket. However, the Durham Rescue Mission is counting on donations to make that happen.