For decades, the former Boys & Girls Club served as a place where young people learned, played, and built lifelong memories.

Today, the building sits vacant.

But we don't see an abandoned building.

We see one of the greatest opportunities in Durham to create a community-owned gathering place rooted in the hopes and dreams of the people who already call Grant Street home.

Located between Monument of Faith Church, the historic Grant Street neighborhood, and the future Villages of Hayti development, this property is uniquely positioned to become a neighborhood anchor that serves thousands of residents across generations.

Our vision is simple: A community hub designed by the neighborhood, for the neighborhood.

Why This Matters

The Hayti community is changing rapidly.

Thousands of new residents will soon move into the Villages of Hayti development. While growth brings opportunity, it also creates an urgent need for places where longtime and new neighbors can gather, build relationships, and strengthen community life.

Rather than allowing this property to remain vacant or become another private development, we believe it can become a shared resource that preserves the neighborhood's identity while creating new opportunities for everyone.