Urban Ministries of Wake County

History

Urban Ministries of Wake County was founded in 1981 to meet the needs of people who are poor in Wake County.
Timeline

Local Congregations create the Urban Ministry Center, working together to serve people who are poor in Wake County.

The Ark Shelter opens to serve men who are homeless.

The Open Door Clinic begins serving the uninsured—the earliest free clinic in North Carolina that remains in operation.

The Ark expands to serve women who are homeless.

Open Door begins addressing the needs of people with chronic illness.

The Ark Shelter converted to serve women only.

Ark Shelter renamed Helen Wright Center for Women in honor of Sister Helen Wright, our first Director.

Urban Ministries moves to its new location on Capital Blvd.