CHUM

It amazes me when I hear of the homeless in our area.  But, if you look close, they're there, wandering the city streets in tattered clothing, looking for warmth, a hearty meal and friendship.

Local Boy Scouts and Chum will be doing the annual SHARE Food Drive this Saturday at grocery stores in Duluth & Cloquet between 8 AM and 4PM.  This is an easy way to help out local families by donating cash or food items at the participating grocery stores.

Here's  a way for you to save time AND help feed the needy in the Northland. It's become a yearly tradition that the First United Methodist Church members and students from the College of St. Scholastica join forces and make lots and lots of pies to sell with the proceeds going to CHUM.  It happens this Wednesday, so set a reminder on your phone or put a postie note on your computer to stop by and

CHUM is looking for your help again this year to fill backpacks with school supplies for kids. The thinking is, when kids have the supplies and are ready for school without the stress it puts on parents and familes that can't afford it, the kids are more open to learning. They feel a pride in themselves.

If you're looking for something fun and different to do this weekend in the Northland, get ready to spend Saturday in a rhubarb state of mind.

Did you get one of the plastic bags like the one in the picture with your mail this week?  It's for a very good reason and one you need to think about before you leave the house to fish, shop for Mother's Day or head for work on Saturday.

Here's  a way for you to save time AND help feed the needy in the Northland. It's become a yearly tradition that the First United Methodist Church members and students from the College of St. Scholastica join forces and make lots and lots of pies to sell with the proceeds going to CHUM.  It happens today, so set a reminder on your phone or put a postie note on your computer to stop by and pick a f

It amazes me when I hear of the homeless in our area.  But, if you look close, they're there, wandering the city streets in tattered clothing, looking for warmth, a hearty meal and friendship.

Here's  a way for you to save time AND help feed the needy in the Northland. It's become a yearly tradition that the First United Methodist Church members and students from the College of St. Scholastica join forces and make lots and lots of pies to sell with the proceeds going to CHUM.  It happens Wednesday, so set a date reminder on your phone, or put a postie note where you'll see it.

Thursday, February 21st CHUM will take part in Joint Religious Legislative Coalition Day on the Hill.  This is an advocacy day for people of faith as they gather to voice their concerns to their legislators. You can catch a FREE ride to and from the State Capitol.

We always think about our Community members that need a little help when the weather turns cold and our minds turn toward the holiday feasts.  However, more and more people are having to turn to the food shelf and supplies are low.  There's an easy way to get involved while you're running your errands this Saturday.  It's called the Share Food Drive and it's so easy!

I know Bea Ojakangas as a Dress Barn model for the Women's Expo, and every year she is a show stopping favorite!  Of course, that's a side line for her, she is actually world famously known for her culinary skills and authoring several Cook Books...