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 in Bloomington/Normal. I'm retired. Life is good! I've experienced sleeping in my car at Trinity Lutheran Church's parking lot for Night in a Car. Ive learned those lessons. I've taught those lessons as a staff member of HSHM. And that's exactly why I do Night in a Car. Anytime it gets cold, hot, stormy...and when its beautiful outside, I think of my friends who are without shelter. If they are really fortunate, their car is their shelter or maybe they've been able to stay in a storage unit until the owners found them and kicked them out. I worked at HSHM for 5 years and heard many, many stories from those we served. I do NIAC because I want to share their stories, I want to raise awareness of the crisis of homelessness, and I want to support the very important work of HSHM. Total transparency here: I will likely sit in my car in my own driveway for a bit..then think, Why am I sitting here not sleeping when I can go sleep in my own bed just a few feet away? And my desire for comfort will win out. I can only sleep in my own bed because I haven't had the same set of circumstances as those experiencing homelessness. Ask me about that. I'd love to share what I learned from my friends I met whose temporary shelter was Home Sweet Home Ministries.
No matter the amount, every donation counts. Please help us reach our goal! THANK YOU!
Last year, the proceeds from Night In A Car provided over 19,000 nights of shelter to 191 men, women, and children who had nowhere else to stay. You served 27,800 meals to our shelter residents and community members with the support from our local community.
Your investment changes lives. Thank you so much! We are blessed by your support.
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