Aging Forward Durham

In fall 2024, churches in Northern Durham came together to address the overwhelming need by seniors in North Durham who live independently and can no longer drive but have the need for transportation, specifically to medical appointments. Aging Forward Durham is a 501c3 nonprofit where we believe everyone deserves access to essential medical appointments. That's why, effective April 1, we're proud to offer no-cost transportation services to vital medical appointments for adults aged 65 and over, in the North Durham area. 

Aging Forward Durham grew out of a series of workshops on Thriving Congregations through the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina. The heart and soul of Aging Forward Durham is Henry Broadway who participated along with Rev. Dr. Randy Carter and others from Temple Baptist Church in Durham, NC.

In studying the community around Temple Baptist Church, and to better serve the community, we found the need for transportation for the elderly who are still living independently but unable to drive themselves to medical/dental/eye/physical therapy appointments. In researching possible solutions, we found Aging Forward Alliance.

With assistance from Aging Forward Alliance, Aging Forward Durham was created and achieved non-profit status in December 2024. Two other congregations, Aldersgate United Methodist Church and Cole Mill Road Church of Christ, partnered with Temple Baptist to build out the business case and execute the game plan to bring these services to northern Durham County. This included hosting an information session to educate the community on volunteer opportunities and client services.

Aging Forward Durham (www.agingforwarddurham.org) went live on April 1, 2025 with 18 volunteer drivers vetted and approved and eight clients. We completed our first client trip on May 7th, and the client was so happy to hear this free transportation service was now available for her. In  addition, the medical facility where she had her appointment was equally excited about this service being available to their elderly clients who are unable to drive themselves. A win-win-win for our first client, the medical facility, and Aging Forward Durham. In the future, we hope to expand throughout Durham County and offer additional services.

To learn more about us, visit our website or send a message to agingforwarddurham@gmail.com.