Durham’s soul lives in its storytellers, organizers, artists, musicians, food and land stewards, and community caregivers—those who carry our city’s joy, memory, and resilience. The cultural and community labor of Black people has built and sustained Durham, yet it continues to be unpaid, underpaid, and undervalued. This problem has only intensified over the past few years.

Be Connected Durham exists to change that. We’re a Black-women-led nonprofit committed to cultural resilience and community wealth building. We invest directly in Black community caretakers and culture bearers so they can live, lead, and thrive here—because their genius is the foundation for a beloved and equitable Durham.

To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we’re building a network of 50+ committed donors who will give $50 or more each month. As a part of Be Connected's 50, your recurring gift will help us:

Build the operational infrastructure for direct cash transfers to Black artists, cultural organizers, educators and community builders
Launch new relational repair circles that foster deep cross-racial healing, mutual care, and material acts of repair
Provide guaranteed income to Durham’s Black culture bearers—so they can focus on their art, organizing, and leadership without the constant strain of economic survival.
Foster community wealth building by investing directly in the Black women building housing cooperatives, worker-owned businesses, community enterprises and food sovereignty organizations
Create spaces of healing, joy, and belonging that strengthen our community’s ability to care for one another.

When you become a monthly donor, you’re not just giving—you’re joining a movement to keep Durham’s culture alive and ensure the people who sustain it have the resources they need to thrive.

Donate today. Give monthly. Keep Durham’s soul thriving.

Be Connected Durham & Beyond