I have enjoyed Night in a Car every year I have done it. It is humbling. It is for a great cause. We stand with HSHM Ministries…

This will be our 9th year participating in Night In A Car. We're happy to support the great ministries of Home Sweet Home and our neighbors in…

On the night of February 6, 2026, for the 10th consecutive year, I will be sleeping outside in my car raising money to support the homeless in…

Why am I still participating in Night in a Car? I've done NIAC for 9 out of the 10 years it has existed. I no longer live…

Take Three! As the director of this unique event, I'm thrilled to be able to have my boys experience this night with me. They always want to…

We're back again in 2026 participating in Night in a Car to raise awareness for homelessness in Bloomington-Normal! This will be our 5th year participating and supporting…

We're back to participate for our 9th time in the Night In a Car fundraiser benefitting Home Sweet Home (HSHM) in their mission to aid individuals and…

My name is Liz Cooper, and my teammate is Pam Behrens, and interesting fact though we go to the same church and have mutual friends, we just…

A question Im asked frequently this time of year is, Why do you drive 300 miles round trip to sleep in a car in a church parking…

This will be our 4th year participating as a family! We do this because our unhoused community needs our help now more than ever! This particular fundraiser…

Help us to drive out homelessness! Our mothers and daughter team, Raising Blessings will be getting back in our vehicles again this year to raise awareness of…

Integrity Technology Solutions is proud to field a team for the Night in a Car effort. Our employees are passionate about helping to make our community better…

HSHM has been near & dear to my heart for so many years. I have always supported teams, prayed for teams, and met up for breakfast the…

We are back to support 10 years of Night in a Car! Home Sweet Home Ministries provides immeasurably meaningful support to members of the Bloomington-Normal community who…

Thank you for supporting the Midnight Stackers for our 2nd year sleeping on the Bookmobile. (Shoutout to the Bloomington Public Library for letting us 'borrow the car'…

We have worked with incarcerated individuals that also are unhoused/ under housed. We have seen the heartbreak of those that choose to coNot a crime not because…

African American Forum is a State Farm Business Resource Group whose efforts are partly designed to foster positive experiences for our communities. Homelessness is a pervasive issue…

Lorenz Late Night Owl This year marks the 10th anniversary of Night in a Car, and my 6th time spending the night in my car with Home…

I will be representing The Bridge UMC in this event and will be participating in the church office parking lot. Please consider helping us reach our $1,000…

This is such a worthy cause! Ill be sleeping in my car with the intent to raise awareness and donations as Home Sweet Home Ministries targets a…

We're excited to brave the cold for year 3! Thankful for the opportunity to raise awareness and support for the homeless in our community.

This is my second year participating in HSHMs Night in a Car (NIAC) simulation event! I was inspired in 2024 to sign up because of the tent…

My name is Cecilia, and I am Li'l Miss Bloomington-Normal 2026. I am always honored to support Home Sweet Home Ministries and their mission to help those…

Back for our 3rd year together, we are ready to brave the cold and uncomfortable. I (Kim) am a previous member of Team Warming Hearts and have…

As an oncology nurse navigator, I have several patients whom are currently experiencing or have previously experienced homelessness. Im taking this opportunity to truly understand what its…

Prairie Pride Coalition is proud to support HSHM in building infrastructure for those who lose their homes. While members of Prairie Pride Coalition have participated in Night…

Ready to chill another year!

Every great achievement in history began with a group of people who believed in something bigger than themselves.Challenges will come, and they will test us. But every…

At Catalyst, we spend our days building spaces meant to protect and serve people. Night in a Car reminds us that for many, shelter isnt guaranteedespecially on…

This will be our 2nd year doing Night in a Car. We were very inspired and humbled by our experience last year, and will continue the tradition…

10 years of Night In A Car and I'm excited to participate yet again! I invite you to join me for this crucial event supporting Home Sweet…

This is my first year participating in this - Im doing it to help generate funds for a cause that we can visibly see doing good work…

Bridgeway has been proudly partnering with HSHM for 2 years to support community members with their job search efforts. At Bridgeway, we help individuals with disabilities find…

This is our 3rd year. We are hoping to raise awareness and money for Home Sweet Home. Every little bit helps get more people housed. We are…

My daughter Melissa and her son Levi participated in this event last year and are returning this year. So Levis sister Maggie and I decided wed try.…

This will be our second year and it was definitely a trail and error first time out:) MLB is a commitment to improving the lives of those…

I have done Night In A Car twice, but have taken a small break and I am returning for the big,10th year event. This simulation is something…

My son, Nolan, and I first volunteered for this event 3 years ago as a spur of the moment idea. That evening, the temperatures dropped close to…

This is my first year doing night in a car and I have always believed in meeting people where they are in life and showing people they…

Working to raise our kids with giving and gracious hearts, while also helping those in our community.

This is our 3rd year participating and we look forward to supporting HSHM again. This is our small token of appreciation for the love and housing you…

We're the quiet kind of helpers, we show up early, stay late, and give with a steady, genuine heart.This year, we're stepping into Night in a Car,…

We have been friends for over 3 years because we worked together in a pharmacy! Lillie's a nurse at Carle and Aisha works for the local crisis…

This will be my second year participating in Night in a Car! Donate or cheer me on to support Home Sweet Home Ministries!

We are thrilled to join Home Sweet Home's Night in a Car event in support of local families facing homelessness. This event not only raises awareness of…

We are from Velocity Youth Group with Point of Change Church in Bloomington and wanted to use our girls' night to help out with a great cause…

Used to be homeless

The girls and I have been touched by the community and their outpouring help in the past, and now it's our turn to give back.

I have worked with the homeless population for many years now at local shelters and Path and my family has been a big part of my community…

I am a local realtor whos always in homes, I want to do this to experience what home is to a lot of people.

We are local to the area and the lack of resources have been heavy on our hearts for years! We are so thankful for the Bridge Project…

Two best friends who love side quests that benefit the community.

When you can't come in from the cold, you must grow ice over your heart. Let's keep that from happening.

Thank you in advance for support our team! I am excited to partner with my daughter in our first "Night In A Car" experience in support of…

Bloomington High School Key club, loved it last your so our second time around!

Kayden and Aunt Jenny have been enjoying this event since its second year and we now have his cousin, Orin, involved as well! It is such an…

We care!

We are part of the Health Sciences Department at ISU and we strive to support our students and our community! We encourage our students to participate in…

My kids and I signed up for the first time last year but were not able to join due to illness. We all got the flu :)…

I want to learn more about the issue.

So I used to be homeless and I was going to do this last year but due to the weather and having a dog I was unable…

I have participated in Night In A Car since the beginning. It has been an honor to support this event. I believe in the mission of HSHM!…

One of my professors told our class that he lived in his car while he was in graduate school. That really inspired me to keep going no…

Two life long besties from the area wanting to make a difference!

I go to Illinois State University, and I am a nursing major.

I was homeless in 2010. I learned then homelessness doesnt have a face. Any of us at any time can be homeless. Most of us are a…

We want to bring attention to the homeless problem in Bloomington.

We are a mother and daughter team. We are very a time in our community. We are very passionate about helping others. Caprice (daughter)works for the McLean…

After leaving the Navy, I expected the transition home to be challengingbut I didnt expect housing to be my biggest barrier. Between damaged credit and having two…

Participating through Epsilon Sigma Aloha

A Local tree service in the Bloomington-Normal area. Wanting to help the community anyway we can!

I want to learn more about the homeless

Participating through ESA

This will be my 4th year participating in NIAC! Such an incredible event to raise both money and awareness!

Night in a car is meant for raising awareness and funds for homelessness in our community through Home Sweet Home Ministries. This is a super important cause…