people of faith working together to provide basic necessities, foster stable lives, and organize for a just and compassionate community
Expansion Extravaganza
Celebrate Mardi Gras in style while making a difference that lasts a lifetime. The Expansion Extravaganza combines the vibrant spirit of Mardi Gras with a mission to save lives. Chum’s shelter expansion is more than a building project—it’s a lifeline for hundreds of people in crisis. Join us for an evening of joy, purpose, and community as we work together to ensure that everyone in our community has a safe place to call home.
About Us.
Chum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose programs serve more than 8,000 low-income, homeless, hungry, isolated, or otherwise marginalized community members each year in Duluth, MN. Chum was founded in 1973 when 10 churches in Duluth’s Central Hillside neighborhood pooled their resources to meet the needs of the neighborhood’s many low-income residents more effectively.
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We are striving to be a nonprofit in Duluth, MN, that can super-serve its clients and end poverty in this amazing, beautiful, and loving community. Hit the button below to learn more about who we are and where we started.
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Chum is proud to Support:
Duluth’s shortage of housing causes long-term and chronic homelessness. Waitlists stretch from months (in rare cases) to more than 2 years for subsidized housing. In addition, people experiencing long term homelessness and especially chronic homelessness are rarely able to transition smoothly from the streets or shelter into permanent, independent housing.
What is needed are low-cost units that are private, dignified, small scale to encourage community, culturally specific, harm reduction based and providing services including basic life skills like cleaning and cooking.
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Learn more by visiting their website: steppingonupduluth.org