CHUM provides core social safety net programs which include emergency food, shelter, advocacy, and outreach to over 7,000 hungry, homeless and low-income people each year. Housing Advocates and Street Case Managers provide stabilization services through case management programs for homeless or imminently homeless families and single adults. CHUM’s congregational outreach and community organizing efforts center on social justice issues around homelessness, poverty and employment. 

Stabilization Services: include CHUM’s Drop-In Center, Nurses Clinic, Emergency Shelter for adults and families, Transitional and Permanent Supportive Housing, Case Management for housing guests, Homeless Outreach, Income Evaluation Services and CHUM Employment Services.

Distributive Services: include the Food Shelf, with locations in Downtown Duluth and West Duluth, the distribution of contributed household goods and backpacks at the start of each school year.

Outreach and Organizing Services: includes Congregational Outreach and the CHUM Church inclusive ministry program, Community Organizing and an emergency financial assistance program provides concrete, grass roots opportunities for congregations to partner with the greater community to address systemic barriers for community members living on the margins.