Recent News Stories
Unemployment, Housing Problems Fuel Duluth's Growing Homeless Population
Mitchell Republic, July 15, 2020
As people stood in line for sack breakfasts Monday, July 13, in the Damiano Center parking lot in Duluth...
Amidst Coronavirus, Damiano Center Still Serves Meals
Fox 21, April 1, 2020
The Damiano Center is still serving meals to those in need in the Northland, but just in a different way.
Kids' Kitchen Serves To-Go Meals at Damiano Center
Fox 21, March 31, 2020
The Damiano Center is serving meals to kids through its ‘Kids Kitchen’ program.
Volunteers Honored at United Way Campaign
Fox 21, May 15, 2019
About three hundred community partners and volunteers packed the DECC today celebrating this year’s Head of Lakes United Way campaign.
St. Louis County homelessness up 23 percent
Duluth News Tribune, March 20, 2019
St. Louis County's homeless population increased by more than 23 percent between 2015 and 2018, according to a report released Wednesday.
Damiano Center Celebrates 37 years of Supporting the Community of Duluth
Fox 21, March 15, 2019
On this date in 1982 the Damiano Center served its first meal in Duluth.
Nonprofits, government, volunteers partner to seek accurate count of county's homeless
Duluth News Tribune, January 24, 2019
It was so cold on Thursday there was concern some homeless people wouldn't show up to be counted.
Community Connect Offering Services to Help People Experiencing Homelessness
Fox 21, October 26, 2018
The Damiano Center in Duluth was a one–stop shop for free resources like flu shots, free id’s, birth certificates and winter gear.
Hermantown church block party raises money for Duluth’s Damiano Center
KBJR, September 12, 2018
A block party at a Hermantown church Wednesday night raised money for a good cause.
Kids Carnival Held at Damiano Center
Fox 21, May 7, 2018
The event kicks off their kids space being renovated and a custom-made library opening there.
Damiano Center to host Legal Services Day
Duluth News Tribune, March 19, 2018
The Damiano Center is hosting Legal Services Day to connect people who have legal issues with resources to assist them.