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Council approves CDBG funds transfer to Divine Connections for Spirit Valley facility
Summary
The Duluth City Council approved Resolution 648 to transfer Community Development Block Grant funds from the YWCA’s Spirit Valley facility to Divine Connections to support the Morning Sky Hope and Healing Center; the measure passed 8‑0 with one absence.
The Duluth City Council voted to approve Resolution 648, authorizing the transfer of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from the YWCA’s Spirit Valley facility to Divine Connections for use at the Morning Sky Hope and Healing Center. The resolution passed unanimously in the chamber vote recorded as 8 in favor, 0 opposed, with 1 councilor absent.
Councilor Nephew moved the resolution; Councilor Randolph seconded. An executive director from Divine Connections described the organization’s recent work: the group reopened the donated YWCA building, has provided affordable housing units for young mothers, is renovating a childcare center that the organization plans to open this fall, and expects additional renovated units on the third floor once state support is in place. The speaker said Divine Connections will maintain its other locations on Central Entrance and Willen Avenue while expanding services in Spirit Valley; the organization announced an open house scheduled for Sept. 25.
Councilors asked logistical questions; no councilor requested further amendment to the resolution before the vote. The clerk called the vote after brief discussion and the measure passed.
Ending: The council recorded approval of the transfer and noted Divine Connections’ planned open house and ongoing operations at other locations.
