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Durham County Department of Social Services
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Our mission is to partner with individuals, families and the community to help our residents achieve physical, social and financial wellbeing, since 1919.
Good Monday morning! We won’t complain about the cloudy skies because we desperately need the rain 🌧️ We can’t wait for all of the beautiful flowers to bloom😊🌷 If you need us, we’re here for you. stop by our offices, or ☎️ 919-560-8000. Make it a great day🙌
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February 16, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Good best day of the week FRIYAY🥳 It’s also Galantine’s Day♥️ & tomorrow is Valentine’s Day🌷❤️ Make sure that you’re being KIND, and spreading LOVE all weekend long. If you need us, stop by our offices or ☎️919-550-8000. Make it a great day🎉
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February 13, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Important information to know. #beaware #stroke #heartattack
Strokes and heart attacks are both major medical emergencies, but they affect different parts of your body and cause different symptoms. Knowing how to tell them apart can be critical during an emergency.
February 12, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Good #ThankfulThursday morning ☀️We’re thankful for the warmer weather! So thankful that we’re getting back to a NC winter🙌 Please ✅ our our website DCONC.gov/DSS. Feel free to stop by our offices, or ☎️ 919-560-8000. Share your smile with everyone you see today! Share KINDNESS it’s contagious 🥳
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February 12, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Tomorrow, 2/11, for American Heart Month, tune in for “Hearty Essentials: Small Changes, Big Impact,” a free webinar to learn small steps you can take in your daily life to help improve your heart health. Register here: register.gotowebinar.com/register/229...
February 10, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Good #ProductiveTuesday morning☀️ It’s a little warmer today🙌 But we still need coffee ☕️ to warm up & to get us started😇 Feel free to stop by our offices, or ☎️919-560-8000 if you need assistance. Don’t forget to check out our website:DCONC.gov/DSS too for important information. Have a nice day🥳
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February 10, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Good cold Monday morning 🥶 More hot coffee☕️ please! We are truly having winter here in NC❄️☃️ Did your team win last night? Today is the day most people call out from work!😅 Have no fear we’re here to assist you. Stop by our offices or ☎️919-560-8000. Stay warm!
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February 9, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Good best day of the week FRIYAY morning 🎉 it’s been a busy week. It’s also #gored Friday for heart health ♥️ Its Super Bowl weekend too🏈 Who do you want to win? 😂 If you need anything ✅ our website DCONC.gov/DSS or ☎️ 919-560-8000 we’ll serve you with #CompassionateCare🌺 Have a great day🙌
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February 6, 2026 at 2:10 PM
Good #ThankfulThursday morning! We won’t forget this NC winter! Are you looking forward to Spring🌷? We certainly are! Spring can’t get here fast enough!😅 If you need anything check our website: DCONC.gov/DSS. Feel free to stop by our offices or ☎️919-560-8000. Have a great day🎉
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February 5, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Good #HumoDay Wednesday morning! We’ve got overcast skies again.😰 Hope that doesn’t mean that Thursday’s event will stick around 😰We’ve had enough of winter! Let us know if you’re sick of it too! We’re looking for Carolina blue skies & milder temps.😍 If you need us ☎️919-560-8000. Have a great day🎉
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February 4, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Good Tuesday morning! We’re on a delayed opening today. We’ll open at 10:30 am. The black ice will hopefully not be an issue at that time. If you need anything check our website: DCONC.gov/DSS You can reach us by phone at 10.30 today ☎️919-560-8000.
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February 3, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Good Monday morning☀️It's so beautiful outside, but boy is it cold!🥶☃️ Stay safe and warm! If you do have photos of winter fun, please post them!
February 2, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Good FRIYAY morning 🥶 It’s cold on our favorite day of the week! We’ve got another winter storm brewing! This time it’s snow☃️ Did you eat all of your snacks from last week? Welp, it’s time to stock up again 😅❄️ Pay attention to the weather reports. Sign up for #AlertDurham: alertdurham.com
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January 30, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Delayed opening today!
January 28, 2026 at 1:32 PM
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Durham, take your time today!

Roads across the city may be slick, and conditions hazardous.

If you must travel, use extreme caution, drive slowly, and watch for black ice, especially on bridges and in shaded areas.
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January 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Reposted by Durham County Department of Social Services
Cleaning up after the storm? Shoveling snow can be hard on your heart, so be sure to take precautions to stay safe! Learn more:
newsroom.heart.org/news/a-snows...
January 26, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Good Tuesday morning ☀️The sun is out! But it’s cold 🥶 outside! Everything that melted is now ice again—#blackice. You can’t see it, but you know its impact ⚠️ SLOW DOWN. Our offices will open at 12:30 pm today due to road conditions. Take your time out there. Enjoy a tall cup of coffee ☕️ this morning
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January 27, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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Due to hazardous road conditions, our clinics and services will open at 12:30pm tomorrow, January 27. See you then!

More info: dconc.gov/DurhamCo-New...
January 26, 2026 at 11:56 PM
We have a delayed opening tomorrow. See you at 12:30 p.m.
January 27, 2026 at 12:33 AM
BEWARE of this text SCAM. Contact Duke Energy directly: 1-800-777-9898
⚠️ Beware of a scam falsely claiming a scheduled power outage. This message is NOT from Duke Energy. Avoid unknown links or attachments. Contact Duke Energy directly or check official channels for accurate information.
January 26, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Please stay safe out there! #closedtoday Our emergency services are still available via our on-call social workers.
January 26, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Here's some important information concerning shelter for our unhoused residents in #Durham.
January 23, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Good Friday afternoon! It's still our favorite day of the week! But unfortunately we must prepare for this #winterstorm. Make sure that you pay attn to your favorite news station. Sign up for #AlertDurham alertdurham.com An ice storm can be crippling!🥶#beprepared
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Alert and Warning Information and Registration
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January 23, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Good #ThankfulThursday morning. We’re thankful that we’re able to have time to prepare for the predicted storm.🥶❄️ We’re hoping that it won’t be as bad as it sounds. Please stay tuned to weather updates. If you need us, we’re here for you. Stop by, or ☎️ 919-560-8000.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:52 PM
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Measles cases are increasing, and so is misinformation. Vitamins and supplements will not prevent measles and can hurt your health if used in large doses. Measles vaccines are 97% effective at preventing measles. Learn more about preventing measles: www.healthychildren.org/english/heal...
January 20, 2026 at 4:33 PM