The Duluth Area Chapter is one of 25 chapters in the North-Centrl Minnesota Region, which encompasses all of northeastern Minnesota and the state's mid-section. There are more than 4,800 Thrivent Financial members in the Duluth Area Chapter.

Each chapter has a leadership board made up of Thrivent Financial members who are elected and/or appointed. The chapter leadership board is responsible for allocating funds through the Care in Community program to help individuals and community organizations. In addition, the chapter board brings Thrivent Financial members together for charitable, social and educational activities.

In 2008, the chapter has more than $39,100 to meet various community needs through the Care in Communities program. The chapter leadership board has approved up to $13,924 for 13 projects currently planned. The following fundraisers/service projects have been completed:

Lake Superior Lutheran Education Association - $1,350
Chum/Union Gospel Mission - $1,036
Grant School trip to Wolf Ridge - $1,358
SW St. Louis County Fair Association - $625
Medical Fundraiser held in February - $2,000
Aftenro Nursing Home - $982
Agape Meals Served at the Union Gospel Mission - $1,000
Service Project for a Family in Need - $450
Boy Scout Troop #28 - $297
Fundraiser for a Family in Need held in April - $1,600
Lakeshore Lutheran Auxiliary - $376
Boy Scout Troop #25 - $800
Lake Superior Youth Chorus - $1,293
Promise Preschool - $287
Service Project for fire victims - $450
FinnFest Day of Theology - $1,000
AARP Picnic Luncheon - $247
Lakeshore Lutheran Auxiliary - $192
Gabriel Project (CHUM) - $761
Medical Fundraiser held June 21 - $2,000
Rhubarb Festival (CHUM) - $1,600
Lutheran Church of Ntwike, Tanzania - $300
Medical Fundraiser held July 25 - $2,000
Finnish Church in Russia and local food shelves - $319
Medical Fundraiser held September 6 - $2,000

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