The New Year is Here at Chum
- Jul 11, 2022
- 1 min read
Updated: Apr 24, 2023
The new year is here and so are new needs for Chum, so that we can help people experiencing homelessness in Duluth.
This new year has already brought many happy moments and hard ones. Working with people who are experiencing homelessness in Duluth, MN is incredibly rewarding and challenging.
Our shelter, in downtown Duluth, has seen some amazing improvements. The coast guard completely overhauled the space and it now feels brand new. But, we are seeing far more people at the shelter this year. We are at or beyond capacity most nights. And instead of having a bed to sleep in, we can only provide more space on the floor for folks using the shelter.
If you are able to help in any way please visit our giving page to see how you can help. Gifts of time and money are our biggest need right now. Thank you so much for your support!
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