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Advocates Pitch Tents Outside Duluth City Hall to Call Action to Homelessness

Local organizations gathered the crowd to raise awareness of the growing number of people sleeping on the streets.

October 26, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- A different type of rally Monday filled the lawns outside Duluth City Hall with tents symbolizing the homeless population, which advocates hope speak louder than words or signs. “I want city council and the mayor and all of city government to look at these tents out here and realize that these tents represent just a fraction of the…

7-Year-Old from Virginia, MN Collects Truck-Load of Donations for Homeless at CHUM

"Because there are homeless people in the world and they had nothing, they had to dumpster dive to get food," said Grayson Zebro.

October 3, 2020

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- With a pandemic-ravaged summer coming to an end and another cold Minnesota winter around the corner, the homeless population in Duluth is getting some help from a small but mighty source. “I’m collecting donations, for homeless people, said 7-year-old Grayson Zebro. A room fills with donations at the CHUM Shelter in downtown Duluth, gathered by the 7-year-old Iron…

As Warming Center Opens, Concerns Arise

Homeless Persons Bill of Rights Coalition Writes Letter to City

January 18, 2019

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- Thursday night marked not only the beginning of extreme cold, but the opening of a new warming center in Duluth. Five people occupied warming center on the 5800 Block of Grand Avenue in West Duluth on Thursday. While the city and the Homeless Persons Bill of Rights coalition, or HPBR, both consider that a victory, HPBR wants to…

Knowing Your Neighbors: Warming Up the Homeless

Ruth House Opens as Warming Center

January 7, 2019

Arman Rahman,

SUPERIOR, Wis.- As the frigid air of night sets in, the question of where to sleep enters the minds of the homeless in Duluth and Superior. Places like CHUM or Solid Rock often fill up quickly, leaving them with almost no options. Until now. The Ruth House in Superior is offering warmth, and care, to anyone who needs it during Northland…

CHUM Gala for Street Outreach Program, Struggles with Housing

Event held at Greysolon Ballroom

October 18, 2018

Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- A gala was held by CHUM Thursday night, to raise money for their Street Outreach program. All proceeds benefit the Street Outreach program, which helps homeless people living outside or in their cars. “So we really work with people to try to get them inside,” said Development Director Mary Schmitz. “And once they’re inside, then we can work…

Today: Support Homeless Through Community Drive

"Keep Everyone Warm" Holds First Annual Community Drive

October 11, 2017

Natalie Froistad,

DULUTH, Minn. – Today the community will be giving back to support the homeless in Duluth for the First Annual Keep Everyone Warm Drive. The event organizer, Mike Letica, says he’s done something similar to this for years, but wanted to include the whole community this year. Volunteers will collect a variety of items including tents, tarps, sleeping bags, canned…

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Advocates Pitch Tents Outside Duluth City Hall to Call Action to Homelessness

Local organizations gathered the crowd to raise awareness of the growing number of people sleeping on the streets.

7-Year-Old from Virginia, MN Collects Truck-Load of Donations for Homeless at CHUM

"Because there are homeless people in the world and they had nothing, they had to dumpster dive to get food," said Grayson Zebro.

As Warming Center Opens, Concerns Arise

Homeless Persons Bill of Rights Coalition Writes Letter to City

Knowing Your Neighbors: Warming Up the Homeless

Ruth House Opens as Warming Center

CHUM Gala for Street Outreach Program, Struggles with Housing

Event held at Greysolon Ballroom

Today: Support Homeless Through Community Drive

"Keep Everyone Warm" Holds First Annual Community Drive

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Local organizations gathered the crowd to raise awareness of the growing number of people sleeping on the streets.

"Because there are homeless people in the world and they had nothing, they had to dumpster dive to get food," said Grayson Zebro.

Homeless Persons Bill of Rights Coalition Writes Letter to City

Ruth House Opens as Warming Center

Event held at Greysolon Ballroom

"Keep Everyone Warm" Holds First Annual Community Drive

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