Community Action Duluth

09/28/2026

Thank you to Fox 21 News for spotlight our agency's efforts to regain public trust. We are continuing to move forward with our mission, and although it may not always be easy, we will fight for our community!

Community Action Duluth has been working to eliminate poverty in the region since 1982, but last year that mission was shadowed by public controversy. Now Executive Director Classie Dudley is

08/28/2026

Our Stream Corps Manager Gabrielle gives you a crash course on planting trees.

Gabrielle and her crew have ALREADY PLANTED 7500 out of 7900 trees this season in Magney-Snively Forest! This incredible work is only made possible by our partnerships with Minnesota Land Trust, The City of Duluth, MN Government Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Thank You!

08/27/2026

No need to sugar coat it, making cotton candy ain't as easy as it looks!

We want to send a big thank you to everyone who joined us for cotton candy at the Duluth Public Schools 5th annual Unity in The Community!

08/18/2026

The Denfeld Food Forest Garden and Greenhouse is in full bloom...

Check out our August Newsletter for information and updates on our programs:
https://www.communityactionduluth.org/post/august-newsletter

08/13/2026

Hey everyone! Unfortunately, our Lead Blood Testing event on August 18th has been cancelled. Our next event will be held Tuesday, September 15th from 3-6pm. If you would like to get tested before then, you please reach out to us via email ([email protected]) or phone (218-726-1665) to set up an appointment.

07/28/2026

At Community Action Duluth, the Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP) plays a pivotal role in guiding families towards financial stability and self-sufficiency. Our dedicated MFIP Employment Counselors, like Elizabeth, are the cornerstone of this initiative, providing crucial support and resources to community members in the program.

07/20/2026

Please join us, tomorrow, Tuesday July 21st from 3PM-6PM for our FREE Blood Lead Testing event at Community Action Duluth (2424 W 5th St). Everyone is welcome to come in and get their blood tested for possible lead poisoning. If you are unable to make it during this time, please call us at 218-726-1665 or send an email to [email protected] to set up an appointment.

If you are pregnant, or have children 0-6 years old, you are eligible for a $50 visa gift card per family if you come in and get their blood tested. If elevated levels of lead are detected in their blood, your home will qualify for free lead abatement services!

LEAD is a public health concern that affects everyone regardless of economic status, race, or gender. Community Action Duluth in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Health is committed to educate citizens, test children & pregnant people, and provide in-home lead remediation services.

07/07/2026

At our most recent staff meeting, members of the Community Action Duluth staff were asked to reflect on the valuable work they do for the community. Members of the CAD staff wrote down the reasons they continue to do their work and why they love bettering their community. Here is what they had to say:

07/02/2026

Happy Independence Day from Community Action Duluth!

We hope everyone has a happy and safe 4th of July!

Just a reminder that the CAD office will be closed tomorrow (7/3/2026) for the observation of Indenpendence Day.

06/23/2026

The Community Action Duluth staff was proud to volunteer and happy to celebrate with the Duluth Branch NAACP during their Juneteenth celebration this last Friday!