This fall, on October 17th, I will be hosting a table at Chum's Golden Gala.  This event will commemorate Chum's 50th Anniversary. My personal involvement with Chum began in the summer of 1977 when I was involved the the 'Summer Fun Program.' In 2007 I again became involved in Chum.  Since that time I have seen the need for Chum services grow with more people in need of services (shelter, housing, food support, etc). The Gala will bring Chum’s mission and stories to more people than ever before. There will be a gourmet dinner, silent and live auctions, inspiring stories, and awards. Join us to help stop the growing number of homelessness in Duluth.

For those of you who can make it please register here: https://www.tfaforms.com/5075456 

Even if you cannot make it we still need your help to fight the rising number of people experiencing homelessness in Duluth. Even just $20 provides someone a night of shelter. All of us can commit to that. Our challenge would be to commit to a $50/month donation. By the end of the year, that money would provide someone with shelter accommodations for almost a month, dry socks or mittens to 300 people living outside, or 1,800 meals. 

Everyone in our city and region is thinking about the rising numbers of people experiencing homelessness and what to do about it. We think the answer is here. By supporting Chum, you are making a huge impact on the people in this city. We need your help!