Check out our latest video! In it, we include the computer that was recently donated by three Friends of Parker's House, the donations collected by the Lone Wolf Ryders motorcycle club, and an interview with our current resident. In keeping with our policy of strict anonymity of our residents, she is not shown on-screen - however, she was anxious to let everyone know how much she appreciates the help that you have given her and her family, so she asked to be included. This video is our longest yet, running at just under 4-minutes and all of you from my generation may recognize the background music - a big-band version of one of an all-time favorite church youth group songs from the late 70's.

November 1, 2009:

Parker's House is in the news once again! Click here to see a report from The Durham Herald-Sun about The Lone Wolf Ryders , a Durham-based motorcycle club who spent a recent Saturday in front of K-Mart collecting donations for the current residents of Parker's House.

September 27, 2009:

Parker's House in the news! Kendall Jones, a reporter from NBC News17, came out to make a video segment of Parker's Walk! Click here to see his report.

September 20, 2009:

We had a great time at our first fund-raising event - Parker's Walk. Click here to see our latest video, showing some of the fun we had. Thanks to everyone who participated and donated.

September 11, 2009:

Our latest blog entry - Dignity - talks about how Parker's House tries to preserve the dignity and respect of residents.

September 4, 2009:

Our latest blog entry - Is Parker's House a Handout? - talks about the Parker's House program and how it is designed to belp a family break free from homelessness. Also included in this blog entry is a link to an NPR segment about what two very different cities are doing for the homeless in their cities.

August 23, 2009:

Parker's Walk details and sign-up information can be found by pressing our Fund Raisers tab. Please join us and invite your friends to participate in this fun event to raise awareness and funding for Parker's House.

August 21, 2009:

Our latest blog entry - Why A Rubik's Cube? - talks about why a Rubik's Cube is a part of the Parker's House logo. Also included in this blog entry is a link to a 20/20 interview with Chris Gardner, the subject of the movie The Pursuit of Happyness.

August 14, 2009:

Our latest blog entry - Homelessness - Not about You or Me - talks about how easy it is to forget that homelessness is not about us, but about the person who is homeless. Also included in this blog entry is a link to a short NPR podcast that looks at a problem the homeless face in Phoenix.

August 7, 2009:

Our latest blog entry - What Is a Transitional Shelter? - describes where Parker's House fits into the world of homeless shelters. Also included in this blog entry is a link to a short CBS Evening News video showing how easy it is for a family to slip into homelessness.

July 6, 2009:

Thank you for your recent donations that have included TVs, kitchen items, curtains, furniture, toys and cash. With your help, we are providing our resident family with a more comfortable place to live, plus some really nice items that they can take with them as they move to permanent housing. Not only that, but some of your cash contributions treated them to a day of fun at Emerald Point Wet and Wild Water Park!

As a "thank you" for your continued support for Parker's House, here is a link to our new video that we made as we moved in some of the furniture, toys, TV and other items that you donated. Feel free to share this link with anyone that you think would be interested in becoming a Friend of Parker's House.

May 5, 2009:

Parker's House is now a registered non-profit corporation in North Carolina and recognized by the IRS as a Tax Exempt organization. There is still one more step toward full recognition as a Federal Tax Exempt 501(c)3 non-profit corporation. Our goal is to complete this process by September. Starting now, though, all donations made to Parker's House, including cash contributions, are considered tax exempt by the IRS.

March 14, 2009:

On March 14, 2009, a family of 4 (a single Mom with a 13 year-old daughter and twin 18 month-olds) moved into Parker's House. With your help, we were able to turn empty rooms into a cozy transitional home for this family as they prepare to move to permanent housing. We expect them to stay 3 to 6 months.

As a "thank you" for your help in establishing Parker's House, here is a link to a video that we made as we "set up house" for this family. Feel free to share this link with anyone that you feel may be interested in becoming a Friend of Parker's House.

November 2, 2009: