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Our Team. Chum is comprised of individuals who love Duluth, MN, and want to make a serious impact on the lives of those who call this city home. Administration John Cole Executive Director Greg Kvam Finance Director Kristina Vanderscheuren Office Manager Pablo Romo Office Assistant Amber Sadowski Director of Operations ​ Development and Communications Gracia Swensen Development Director Katie Sharar Grant Writer Anita Skutevik Grant Writer Bradley Zwagerman Director of Communications and Marketing Congregational Outreach, Advocacy, and Community Organizing Rev. Patricia Benson Congregational Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator Kathryn Bell Chaplain St. Louis County Jail Rev. Victor St. George Chaplain Northeast Regional Corrections Center Jane Quesenberry-Nelson Chaplain Arrowhead Juvenile Center Distributive Services Scott Van Daele Terri Bunnell Distributive Services Director Food Shelf Office Manager April LeDoux Food Distribution Coordinator Wayne Porter Food Shelf Support Staff Grant Muellerleile Food Shelf Support Staff Stabilization Services Kim Randolph Megan Hamilton Stabilization Services Director Health and Wellness Coordinator Sundown Lattergrass Community Health Worker Patrick Mainville Housing Advocate LeVar Patterson Deb Holman Housing Compliance Specialist Street Outreach Chris Beekman Chum Center Support Staff Wayne Blackwood Chum Center Support Staff Daniel Brown Deb Ekberg Chum Center Support Staff Chum Center Support Staff Bryanna Hayes Chum Center Support Staff Jon McCoy Chum Center Support Staff Ronnie Patterson Christopher Rockhill Chum Center Support Staff Chum Center Support Staff Samuel Tellinghuisen Melisa Gomez-Romo Chum Center Support Staff Family Shelter Advocate Steve O'Neil Apartments Courtney Beckford Jennifer Flamang Early Childhood Teacher Early Childhood Teacher Valerie Joeckel Family Coach Katie Family Coach St. Francis Apartments Kathryn Bell Site Manager Sarah Meyers Support Staff Jess Todd Support Staff Nikki Support Staff Trey Rivers Support Staff Join Our Team We have many open positions available. Click the button to see our current openings. Job Openings

people of faith working together to provide basic necessities, foster stable lives, and organize for a just and compassionate community What is Chum? we are people of faith working together to provide basic necessities, foster stable lives, and organize for a just and compassionate community. Read More About Us. Chum is a 501(c)(3) 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. ​ 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. Learn More Want to Make a Difference? As the largest safety net for those experiencing homelessness in the Northland, we stay pretty busy. If you want to help us accomplish our mission, and stay connected with everything happening, sign up for our newsletter! First Name Email Submit Thanks for Joining The Team! We are Hiring! We are looking to fill multiple positions at Chum right now. Now is your opportunity to make a real difference in the Duluth, MN community. Apply Now 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. ​ Learn more by visiting their website: steppingonupduluth.org Please Consider Supporting Chum There are many ways to support us! A gift of money can help us support all of our programs. A gift of time, through volunteering, can help us complete crucial projects. And donations of warmth, clothing, and shelter help keep folks living outside of shelter alive. Give Now Volunteer Form Chum Wishlist

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Ways To Give One of the easiest ways to get involved at Chum is to become a monthly donor. It's as easy as using the form on this page and choosing the amount that is right for you. ​ Even just $25 a month can provide a 5-day emergency food supply for a family of two. ​ We also have other options to give online via PayPal. ​ If time is the gift you are looking to give please see more options below! In-Kind Donations Contributions of clothing, food, etc., can be delivered to the Chum Admin Office at 102 W 2nd St. Duluth, MN Household supplies or other items can be brought here, knock on the door for assistance. If you are unable to use the times suggested, please call for an appointment or an alternative drop-off site. Don't know what to bring? Check out our wishlist. ​ Donations can be taken Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Cash Donations Cash is the simplest gift to make. It provides both the donor and Chum immediate benefits. Your gift is made outright and can be either unrestricted or designated to a particular Chum program. To set up an automatic EFT Withdrawal from your bank account, fill out and bring this form to our office at 102 W 2nd St. Duluth, MN. Please Consider Supporting Chum There are many ways to support us! A gift of money can help us support all of our programs. A gift of time, through volunteering, can help us complete crucial projects. And donations of warmth, clothing, and shelter help keep folks living outside of shelter alive. Give Now Volunteer Form Chum Wishlist

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Ways To Give One of the easiest ways to get involved at Chum is to become a monthly donor. It's as easy as using the form on this page and choosing the amount that is right for you. ​ Even just $25 a month can provide a 5 day emergency food supply for a family of two. ​ We also have other options to give online via PayPal. ​ If time is the gift you are looking to give please see more options below! What's new at Chum? As the largest safety net for those experiencing homelessness in the Northland, we stay pretty busy. If you want to help us accomplish our mission, and stay connected with everything happening sign up for our newsletter! First Name Email Submit Thanks for Joining The Team! In-Kind Donations Contributions of clothing, food, etc. can be delivered to the Chum Admin Office at 102 W 2nd St. Duluth, MN 55812. Household supplies or other items can be brought here, please knock on the door for assistance. If you are unable to use the times suggested, please call for an appointment or an alternative drop-off site. Don't know what to bring? Check out our wishlist. ​ Donations can be taken Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Cash Donations Cash is the simplest gift to make. It provides both the donor and Chum immediate benefits. Your gift is made outright and can be either unrestricted or designated to a particular Chum program. ​ To set up an automatic EFT Withdrawal from your bank account, fill out and bring this form to our office at 102 W 2nd St. Duluth, MN. Please Consider Supporting Chum There are many ways to support us! A gift of money can help us support all of our programs. A gift of time, through volunteering, can help us complete crucial projects. And donations of warmth, clothing, and shelter help keep folks living outside of shelter alive. Give Now Volunteer Form Chum Wishlist

How to Become a Member Congregation Our member congregations are crucial to our organization. If you are interested in becoming one, please read the section below! Congregations seeking membership in Chum shall: 1. Embrace the purpose of Chum as specified in Article III Section A of the Constitution and Covenant: “Chum is people of faith working together to provide basic necessities, foster stable lives, and organize for a just and compassionate community.” 2. Obtain an official decision to join by the congregation or governing body of the congregation and request membership in writing to Chum Board of Directors. 3. Make an annual financial pledge to the work of Chum and/or a significant in-kind contribution. 4. Actively participate through clergy and lay delegates on the Delegate Assembly. When a congregation seeks membership in Chum, the Executive Director shall: 1. Present current Chum mission to membership or representatives of prospective congregation. 2. Review application of prospective member congregation. 3. Make a recommendation regarding membership to the Executive Committee. Upon recommendation of Executive Committee, the Board of Directors shall vote to recommend applicant as member congregation (two-thirds majority). ​ Recommendation of membership will be voted on at the next Delegate Assembly meeting (two-thirds majority).

Wish List The CHUM Wish List is where we keep what we need most for each program. Donations can be brought to our administrative office at 102 W 2nd St from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. ​ Thank you so much for partnering with us and supporting our mission! For those who are living outside Two Person Tents Preferably with a rain fly. 0 Degree Sleeping Bags. Rain Tarps. Winter Gear: Socks, Jackets, Hats, and Mittens. Gas Cards to Gas Stations $20. ​ For those who are living at the St. Francis and Steve O'Neil Apartments Large Microwaves. Diapers for Children. ​ For those who are living in Family Shelter Diapers size 3 or larger Pacifiers Combs/brushes Lotions Deodorant For Warming Center Guests Socks - Cotton Adult Sizes Men's and Women's Underwear (Must be new) Gloves and Mittens Winter Boots - Adult Sizes Hand Warmers - Foot Warmers Backpacks Reusable Bags Granola Bars Coffee For Those Who Are Hungry Canned fruits and vegetables Canned 100% Fruit Juice and Vegetable Juice Brown and Wild Rice Whole Grain Pasta Oatmeal Peanut Butter Canned Meats Powdered or Evaporated Milk What we do not need Mouthwash Containing Alcohol Make-Up Perfumes Stuffed Animals Decorative Pillows Please Consider Supporting CHUM There are many ways to support us! A gift of money can help us support all of our programs. A gift of time, through volunteering, can help us complete crucial projects. And donations of warmth, clothing, and shelter help keep folks living outside of shelter alive. Give Now Volunteer Form CHUM Wishlist

Please Consider Supporting CHUM There are many ways to support us! A gift of money can help us support all of our programs. A gift of time, through volunteering, can help us complete crucial projects. And donations of warmth, clothing, and shelter help keep folks living outside of shelter alive. Give Now Volunteer Form CHUM Wishlist

Contact 102 W 2nd St Duluth, MN 55802 218-720-6521 chum@chumduluth.org First Name Last Name Email Select an Address Phone Message I would like to volunteer I would like to receive information about Chum I would like to receive monthly updates from Chum Thanks for submitting! Send Please Consider Supporting Chum There are many ways to support us! A gift of money can help us support all of our programs. A gift of time, through volunteering, can help us complete crucial projects. And donations of warmth, clothing, and shelter help keep folks living outside of shelter alive. Give Now Volunteer Form Chum Wishlist

Please Consider Supporting CHUM There are many ways to support us! A gift of money can help us support all of our programs. A gift of time, through volunteering, can help us complete crucial projects. And donations of warmth, clothing, and shelter help keep folks living outside of shelter alive. Give Now Volunteer Form CHUM Wishlist

Second Saturdays Looking for a consistent opportunity to volunteer every month? Second Saturdays are an amazing way to give back to your community. If you would like to join us next month signup below. ​ We will not be meeting in April because it falls on Easter! Second Saturday Signup Monthly Volunteer Opportunities If you would like to be involved in a consistent, month to month, volunteering opportunity check out Second Saturdays. At various locations each month, we get together to serve the needs of our community! ​ Through member congregations and other volunteers, we have been able to meet many needs so far. For these events, we respond to the highest need we see in our community and organize accordingly. ​ If you or a group would like to get together to serve on one of our Second Saturday events, please fill out our form to sign up! ​ Sign up and join us next month! What We Have Done So Far In the past few months we have done the following events. They have all made such a big difference for the people Chum serves. Christmas Cookies for Warming Center guests. Casserole Crock Pot Servings for St. Francis Residents. Advocacy training to make a difference in local legislation. Please Consider Supporting Chum There are many ways to support us! A gift of money can help us support all of our programs. A gift of time, through volunteering, can help us complete crucial projects. And donations of warmth, clothing, and shelter help keep folks living outside of shelter alive. Give Now Volunteer Form Chum Wishlist