Chum
Non-profit OrganizationsMinnesota, United States51-200 Employees
CHUM is a Duluth-based nonprofit organization that coordinates a coalition of congregations to address the needs of low-income, homeless, hungry, and marginalized individuals in its community. Originating in 1973 when 10 churches joined forces, the group expanded into a broader alliance of 44 member congregations and provides a full continuum of services, including emergency food, shelter, advocacy, support, and street outreach. The organization emphasizes collaborative action as a core method for delivering care and assistance to those it serves. CHUM operates within the nonprofit sector, and its work spans relief to permanent supportive housing, notably through the Steve O’Neil Apartments, which offer housing for families with children who have experienced long-term or recurrent homelessness. Based in Duluth, Minnesota, CHUM’s activities center on helping individuals across the local community who face significant barriers to stability and well-being.