Esmond Building Resident, happy to be involved in the new program.

In 2012, following Duluth's flash flood, the Seaway Hotel in Lincoln Park was about to be condemned. With over 60 residents with nowhere to turn for affordable housing, CHUM and partner agencies realized that something had to be done now!  Besides advocating for the current residents, CHUM recognized the impact of  additional homeless folks in the Duluth community.  With the CHUM Emergency Shelter already at capacity and knowing the stress the closure would cause the residents, Center City Housing, CHUM, and the Duluth Police Department worked with the building owner to find a solution.  After several failed attempts to upgrade the building the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) was invited in to assist with redeveloping the building into safe and affordable housing. HRA took on the redevelopment of the building, Center City Housing took on the management of the building, and CHUM began providing supportive services. The Seaway has been re-named the Esmond Building and has come out of the storm a much safer, cleaner residence.

Walk into the Esmond building and you will notice a large lobby including a front desk with friendly staff. Behind the staff sits a large screen showing security camera footage ensuring a safe building. read more

Starting off the school year with a backpack full of school supplies helps children feel confident and ready to learn. CHUM is working with the Duluth School District 709 to ensure school supplies and backpacks are provided for children before their first day of school. We need your help as we collect backpacks and school supplies at CHUM now through August 19th. Families with limited resources will be provided school supplies and backpacks on August 25. Distribution info.