Stepping On Up

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12/07/2023

Great article on a Stepping On Up project in the works.

“Our city wins when all citizens are safely housed, live with dignity, and can contribute to their neighbors.”

Our Savior's Evangelical Lutheran Church is working with Chum to provide a stable home for people looking to rejoin their community.

11/09/2023

Stepping On Up is hiring for the following positions:
-Site Coordinator
-Project Developer
-Warming Center Support
-Outreach worker
Find applications on our website under Job Opportunities

11/07/2023

Our Community Education Series Events concluded last week. Thank you all our panelists and to everyone who attended!

Recordings of both events can be found on our website linked below.

https://steppingonupduluth.org/

11/01/2023

The Warming Center opens tonight until April 15th.

10/31/2023

The Warming Center is set to open on Nov. 1st and is looking for volunteers!

If you are interested in getting involved please visit the link below to register.

The Warming Center is an emergency overnight drop in center for people experiencing homelessness. It operates for the six coldest months of the year and provided a life saving refuge for 600 people last winter.

10/25/2023

Join us tomorrow night for the first of two community education events! The panel presentation "A Second Chance After Incarceration" will be held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church from 6pm-8pm.

We are looking forward to seeing you there!

05/31/2023

Do you live, work or worship in Duluth Heights? Join us on Wednesday, June 7 to learn more about Plover Place, a new model of supportive housing that will soon be breaking ground in your neighborhood. The event will take...

04/24/2023

Safe Bay has been open one week and already has already become a lifeline for many households living in cars, trucks, campers and trailers.

We continue to need community support to do this work!

Donations:
- $20 gas cards (fuel only)
- Windshield sunshades (simple accordion-style reflective shades)
Donations can be brought to CHUM (102 W 2nd St) during normal business hours.

Volunteers:
We are still in need of volunteers who are willing to take a regular 2.5 hour shift in the evening or early morning to help set up, clean up, and welcome guests. Volunteers must be Orientation is required, please register here for upcoming dates:

04/14/2023

Safe Bay is brand new program opening Monday. We are seeking volunteer hosts for evening and early morning shifts, seven days a week. Follow this link for more information!

Safe Bay is a secure overnight space for people living in their vehicles. It will open on April 17 as the first of Stepping On Up's Phase I sites, offering individuals and families living in cars and vans a place to rest...

11/16/2022

Join us tomorrow night for the final community education series events. The topic is understanding and de-escalating conflict. It will be held at Twelve Holy Aposteles Church from 5:30-7:30. We hope to see you there!

11/10/2022

The Warming Center is seeking volunteers for 2 hour shifts in the evenings and mornings to assist staff and guests with a variety of tasks, including: distributing hygiene supplies and winter gear; cleaning; managing shower sign up sheets; and serving food.
The next volunteer orientations are scheduled for Thursday 11/10, 4:30pm-5:30pm; and Sunday 11/13 from 1pm to 2pm.
Volunteers must be 18 or older, be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and participate in an orientation. To register and receive orientation details, follow the link: