Chum

🌿💞🍓 LESS THAN A MONTH until Duluth's favorite rhubarb celebration! Join us June 27th at Asbury United Methodist for fun, community, and everything rhubarb for a compassionate Duluth!

Thank you to our feature sponsors: Super One Foods, North Shore Bank, Sofidel, and Virtue Fundraising.

For more info: www.chumduluth.org/rhubarb

This weekend! Pet not required to receive care!

Happening this Friday! Spread the word!

🏎️ Rev your engines and race to our FIRST ANNUAL PINEWOOD DERBY, sponsored by The Shop Automotive! Held at this year's Rhubarb Festival on June 27th, awards will be given to Best in Show, Fastest Car, and Sponsor's Choice. Race entry fee is $10, and open to folks of all ages!

❗️Rules & Regulations❗️
Car must be built from a Pinewood Derby kit
Maximum weight: 5.0 oz (141.7 g)
Maximum length: 7 inches
Maximum width: 2-3/4 inches
Maximum height: 3 inches
No modifications to axle positions
No liquid lubricants — dry graphite only
Wheels must be BSA-style (no ball bearings)
Car must roll freely and clear the track without obstruction
Cars must pass inspection before racing

Chum congregations and community supporters! A reminder that Chum's May Assembly is TOMORROW at 6:30pm at Kenwood Lutheran! Registration is appreciated but not required. We hope to see you there!

https://www.tfaforms.com/5217097

This past Tuesday, we, along with Damiano Center and Union Gospel Mission Duluth, and with support from Downtown Duluth, announced Pathway Forward, an initiative by the three organizations to commit to closer collaboration, eliminate duplication of services, improve service delivery for people experiencing homelessness, and alleviate pressure on the downtown community. Wanting to create an optimal environment for all, the new arrangement seeks realignment of programs across all three organizations over several years' time.

The planned changes to Chum, as well as Damiano and UGM, will be seen in a variety of ways. The type of shelter currently under construction at our 2nd street location will shift, blending the best of emergency shelter and transitional housing operations. Damiano will absorb Chum's current drop-in and overnight shelter on their third floor, as it is operating currently, and UGM will be constructing a new Mission Engagement Center and Housing project in the coming years, which will serve as the entry-point for services. Together, the three agencies are committed to paving a clear path to stable housing for those experiencing homelessness. In addition to location shifts, needed community resources will be added, such as mental health services, employment navigation, and others.

From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU to everyone for your continued support and dedication to building community with your fellow neighbors, through Chum and elsewhere in your communities. We, now and always, remain committed to our mission of providing basic necessities, fostering stable lives, and organizing for a just and compassionate community. 💕

🌞 Chum's Spring Assembly is ONE WEEK from today! Gather in community with fellow Chum supporters at Kenwood Lutheran at 6:30pm. Registration is appreciated, but not required: https://www.tfaforms.com/5217097

St. Francis Apartments (Chum's permanent supportive housing for older adults transitioning out of homelessness) is always looking for small furniture items for residents! If you're looking to get rid the some extra items while you spring clean, we will take items such as:

🛏️ Clean pillows
🪑 Small dressers, tables, chairs, and nightstands
📺 TVs
🍲 Microwaves
🧺 Laundry baskets
👕 Plastic hangers
🗑️ Garbage bins
🧹 Cleaning supplies
🧼 Clean towels & washclothes

Donations can be dropped off M-F from 8:30-4:30 at 21 W 1st Street.