Early Voting starts October 15th. Check-out the following flyer to find a polling location that is convenient for you.
New Medicaid requirements begin on October 1st. You may need to act to keep your Medicaid. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is recommending that if you currently have Medicaid to:
Get an enhanced ePASS account if you do not have one. You need an enhanced account to upload any documents you may need to share to keep your Medicaid coverage.
Check that your local Department of Social Services (local DSS) has your current address and phone number. They will write to you about these changes. If your address is wrong, you could lose your Medicaid without knowing why. Update your address online at ePASS or call your local DSS. Durham County’s Department of Social Service’s phone number is 919-560-8102. DSS is also accepting walk-in appointments at 414 East Main Street.
Answer any letter right away. Letters from your local DSS usually have a deadline. Missing a deadline is a common reason people lose their Medicaid.
October 13th, November 10th and December 8th – 2026 Medicare Basics Seminars with Senior PharmAssist. If you are approaching your 65th birthday, are signing up for Medicare due to disability, ALS, or ESRD, or just need to brush up on your Medicare knowledge, join one of Senior PharmAssist’s seminars for an in-depth overview and a chance to ask questions.
In-person events are held at the Durham Center for Senior Life (406 Rigsbee Ave, Durham—free on-site parking is available). Unless noted otherwise, all events begin at 6:00 PM, are in-person, last for about an hour, and are followed by plenty of time for Q&A. Please register using this link – https://www.seniorpharmassist.org/events
Friday, October 9th: 12-3pm at the Main Durham County Library (300 North Roxboro St.) The Durham Crisis and Response Center is hosting “Survive & Thrive: Because Surviving DV Is Just the Beginning.”This event will feature community partners, local resources and connections, a survivor story, a fashion show with a purpose, and a panel discussion featuring candid conversations about domestic violence, divorce, and creating change. The flyer also identifies a panel discussion focused specifically on domestic violence and divorce laws. For more information about Survive & Thrive, please visit DCRC’s event page.
Friday, October 16th at the Durham Center for Senior Life – “More Than a Helping Hand” will be recruiting Durham-based volunteers who are 55 years and older. “More Than a Helping Hand” is a research study. The project that aims to connect older adults with volunteer opportunities. For more information, please stop-by the DCSL on the 16th or contact Julie Beasley at 919-966-4203 or jbeasley@sog.unc.edu.
Thursday, October 22nd from 3-4:30pm at Kind Kitchen (3211 Shannon Rd.). The Partnership for a Healthy Durham’s Strategic Engagement for Action & Transformation Committee is holding an in-person get together. Everyone is welcome to come get reenergized and build connections. Please pre-register, using this link – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TKVZPJV
Do you live in a Durham Housing Authority property? If so, and you have questions about your rights as a tenant, consider participating in a Legal Aid of North Carolina information session this fall. The discussions are confidential and sign up is preferred but not required. The remaining dates are October 15th, November 5th and December 3rd. All sessions are 11am-1pm and their location is 411 West Chapel Hill Street in the lower level conference room.
Home modifications can help people remain safe and independent in their homes and communities, but finding reliable information about home modification services and resources can be challenging. The Home Modification Information Network (HMIN) is a free online resource for individuals, caregivers, professionals, organizations, and others seeking information on home modifications. HMIN brings together information about programs, funding opportunities, service providers, and other resources available at the local, state, and national levels. To learn more, visit the HMIN site – https://hmin.homemods.org/
Did you know that climate resiliency is a cross-cutting issue in the 2025-2030 Durham Comprehensive Aging Plan? Are you interested in learning more about healthy aging and climate resiliency? Project ECHO is hosting a webinar series about “Building Resilience for Older Adults in a Changing Environment.” The webinars last an hour and are free. Registration requires setting-up a Project ECHO account. To learn, scan the QR code on the flyer or visit the series’ page – https://www.ohio.edu/voinovich-school/research-impact/health-wellbeing/p4cbp/project-echo/workplace-echo-0
Wednesday, November 11th: 6:30am-7pm. The Durham Lions Clubs is having a pancake jamboree and Veterans Day Recognition event at the Downtown Durham Armory (220 Foster Street). Tickets cost $10 in advance and $12 at the doors. Veterans can eat for half price. Children under 6 eat for free with adult purchase.
GoDurham Connect is a new resource for getting us around town! It is a flexible ride service that takes us where we need to go within the North or East Durham Zones. You can request a same-day ride in a sedan, minivan or 12-passenger van. Please visit the GoDurham Connect page for more information including an interactive map to check if an address is in the two zones – https://godurhamtransit.org/news/godurham-connect
Lincoln Community Health Center and the Community Health Coalition are holding a breast cancer support group every 2nd Monday of each month from 6-7pm in Conference Room A at Lincoln’s Main Clinic location (1301 Fayetteville Street). If you have questions, please call 919-956-4000.
