Apr 2017
Community Garden Spring Fling 2017
The Duluth Community Garden Program will open its garden plot rental 2017 season to the public at its annual plot sign up event. Local farming and gardening organizations will be present to share tips and answer questions. Free food will be available and local musicians will perform. DCGP manages over 255 garden plots in 19 different spaces across the city. DCGP rents plots to community members for a small, annual, sliding scale fee ($20 to $100) based on self-reported income,…
Find out more »Jun 2017
Imagine Duluth Engagement Sessions
The City of Duluth's Imagine Duluth 2035 comprehensive planning initiative hosts its next round of social engagement and focus group sessions during the month of June. City staff will provide updates on the work of focus groups, development of policies, and gather additional public input related to the four core issues of transportation, housing, open space, economic development and energy conservation. Sessions: June 6, 6PM: Damiano Center June 12, 6PM: Pilgrim Congregational Church June 14, 6PM: City Center West Upcoming…
Find out more »Fuse First Thing: Benefits of Volunteering
At this Fuse First Thing event lead by Liz Pawlik from Head of the Lakes, attendees can learn about local volunteer organizations. Representatives from volunteer organizations will also be present. Registration is free for Duluth Chamber members and $25 for non-members.
Find out more »Mar 2018
Homeless Day on the Hill 2018
CHUM and Loaves & Fishes partner with Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless to bring Duluthians to the Minnesota State Capitol for Homeless Day on the Hill. Participants learn about effectively lobbying their legislators and meet face to face with representatives. The bus and a sandwich lunch is provided. Participants must register in advance by emailing Salaam Witherspooon at [email protected] The bus departs at 6 a.m. from the Damiano Center.
Find out more »Jun 2020
An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until Sep 29, 2020
Central Hillside Farmers Market
An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until Sep 29, 2020
A variety of vendors offer everything from fresh produce to bread and baked items to value-added goodies such as Kimchi and jams. The market will be abiding by physical-distancing guidelines and procedures will be posted throughout the space. Wear a mask if you have one and do not attend if you are feeling sick. The market offers a $15 EBT match, doubling the purchasing power of anyone using SNAP benefits. There is also a free kids' program known as the…
Find out more »Oct 2020
Community Connect
Essential hygiene items and winter gear are provided to those experiencing homelessness during this event in the Damiano Center's parking lot. Free lunch served at 11:30.
Find out more »Jun 2021
4th St Wellness Festival
The 4th St Wellness Festival includes food such as hot dogs and ice cream, kids art projects, bike tune-ups, Covid-19 vaccinations and testing, kids dental care, hair trims, blood pressure and glucose checks, warrant resolutions, driver diversions, SNAP sign-ups, rent and mortgage assistance sign-ups and more. COVID-19 Safety Notes: The event takes place outside where risk of transmission is very low. Masks are encouraged but not required outside. Hand sanitizer and safety supplies are available on site. Anyone going into…
Find out more »Jan 2022
Community Connect
Community Connect will provide a variety of free services for people experiencing homelessness or economic hardship. This will include free hair trims, warrant resolution, flu shots, COVID-19 vaccinations/boosters and testing, Minnesota birth certificates, foot care, lunch and more.
Find out more »Mar 2022
Damiano Center 40th Anniversary Lunch
On March 15, 1982, the first meal served in the Damiano Center’s Community Kitchen was Hamburger Soup, made with Jean McKinnon's recipe. The same meal will be served 40 years later, to the day, in order to celebrate the work that has been done in the past four decades. McKinnon has allowed her recipe to be used again and so the Damiano Center will be honoring the past and looking toward the future, while enjoying soup.
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