How do I sign up?
Signing up is easy! Click here to get started. You may sign up as an individual team or as a group team. Simply complete the registration form and take the challenge!
Is your team already registered?
Join your teammates now by clicking here! Remember to choose the option 'Join an Existing Team.' Please make sure to select which team your are joining from the drop down menu at the top of the form.
Who can participate?
You!! This unique event is appropriate for all ages and backgrounds. NIAC is a family friendly event. Participate in a group or individually. Previous participants have included: brave individuals, married couples, colleagues and friends, families with small children, and many more!
How can I promote NIAC?
You should be proud of your commitment to spend a night in your car to benefit our neighbors experiencing homelessness. Please share your story with friends, family, and colleagues! Remember, social media is your friend! Click here for even more ideas.
How can I fundraise?
Share on social media, email your contacts, and write personal handwritten letters! We are here to help support you! Click here for promotional materials. Don't forget: Check to see if your employer matches donations. It's a great way to double your impact.
What if I can’t raise $1,000? Can I still participate?
Yes!! Remember, $1,000 is an encouraged goal, but not a requirement. You are raising donations and awareness about people in our community experiencing homelessness.
What if I can’t attend until later in the evening?
Please still attend the event! There will be staff and volunteers awake throughout the entire duration of the event.
What is the schedule for the evening?
Click here to see the tentative schedule for this year’s event! The schedule does change from year to year, so be sure to participate next year for a new, but equally rewarding experience!
How can I sponsor the event?
You won’t want to miss this opportunity! You will receive unique benefits and promotions for a business or organization partnership. Click here for more information.
How can I support a participant?
Support a brave participant(s) who have bravely pledged to spend a night in their car in below freezing temperature by clicking here.
What happens to my donation?
Your donation directly supports the people we serve at Home Sweet Home Ministries by providing shelter, food, and case management. Home Sweet Home Ministries demonstrates Christ's love through innovative approaches that instill hope, restore lives, and build community.
Who do I contact for more information?
Leslie Bunge, Night In A Car Coordinator
309-319-2820
Visit our website at: www.hshministries.org