On any given night in Duluth there are at least 200 people living unsheltered; in the woods, under bridges, or in makeshift encampments. With CHUM, our community is working to end generational poverty and homelessness, address hunger, and work with vulnerable people to navigate systems of support.
Because of COVID-19, CHUM cannot hold their annual fundraising dinner. We can still support CHUM's work to reach out to our homeless neighbors.
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$50 helps three people recover their IDs, which is the first step to obtaining housing and employment
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$100 provides one week of gas for the Street Outreach Team
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$265 provides one month of internet access for all the families at the Steve O’Neil Apartments; especially needed during distance learning!
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$900 covers operating costs of one night for the CHUM Overnight Shelter
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$15,000,000 to build another Steve O’Neil Apartments, to address generational homelessness and focus on children!
CHUM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit human services agency in Duluth, MN sponsored and governed by an interfaith coalition of 40 faith communities. CHUM was founded in 1973 when 10 churches located in Duluth’s Central Hillside neighborhood pooled their resources to meet the needs of the neighborhood’s many low-income residents more effectively. CHUM now offers emergency food, shelter, advocacy, support, and outreach throughout Duluth.
CHUM is Duluth’s primary safety-net organization where people who are homeless or who have very low incomes can come for assistance and a welcoming, safe community. CHUM operates Duluth’s largest food shelf and provides emergency shelter and supportive services for homeless individuals and families. We help people find housing and employment, access public benefits, and receive basic medical care. At CHUM’s Drop-In Center (day shelter) people can pick up mail (both physical and e-mail), do their laundry, have a hot meal, socialize over games or conversations, and perhaps most importantly, find a warm and welcoming community where they can be safe, heard, and respected.
