Photo of Caring House: Inspired on faith, created by hope, lived in with love.

Caring House is a special place that provides adult cancer patients and accompanying caregivers with a comfortable, supportive, and affordable place to stay during outpatient treatment at the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center (DCCC). We are located in Durham, NC, and are convenient to Duke and other areas of Durham.

Healing Garden Guests Fall Gala Volunteer at Reception Desk

Caring House was founded in 1992. The Healing Garden commemorated our 10th Anniversary and was dedicated in honor of our six founding angels: Barbara Booth, Frankie DuBose, Susie Leaming Huffines, Pat Joklik, Bunny Kerns, and Martha Erwin Uzzle.

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“Caring House is a great place. The facility is beautiful, but it's not just the facility that makes it special. It is also the support of all the staff, volunteers, and residents. At Caring House, you get both a home and a family." –Mary Ellen (Mellen) Shea

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This year's Gala - "Under the Big Top" - was a huge success. It was a night filled with laughter, clowns and a ton of fun!

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Volunteers Marcia Edwards, Edith Borroff, and John Jenkins enjoy a morning together at our annual volunteer brunch.

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