Home Sweet Home Ministries

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Check out below to learn about all the participants that have pledged to spend a night in their cars. Click on a team/individual page to discover even more!

Please help show your support by donating to the cause today. Your help not only encourages those particpating, but also helps others towards new hope and new directions. Thank You!

 

Team Compass

Donation Goal:
$ 10,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 11,211.00

Dayton and I have done this 2 years in a row. Here is to lucky number 3. May we share our blessings with others and be humbled …

Rev Deb's Car

Donation Goal:
$ 10,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 10,425.00

I began doing Night in a Car when I was a pastor because I wanted to learn how it might feel.....even a little taste of it......to have …

Hoss' Lucky 7th Time Night in a Car

Donation Goal:
$ 5,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 6,760.00

On the night of February 3, 2023, for the 7th consecutive year, I will be sleeping outside in my car raising money to support the homeless in …

Normal 1st Pastors

Donation Goal:
$ 4,500.00
Donation Raised:
$ 4,595.00

We are so grateful for the ministries of Home Sweet Home, carried out every day in our community. They inspire us. For the past 5 years that …

The (not-so) Sleeping Ray Car

Donation Goal:
$ 1,500.00
Donation Raised:
$ 3,510.00

We are the Ray family- Chris, Amanda, Jack and Colin. We will be participating in our first annual HSHM Night In A Car on Feb. 3, 2023. …

Shiver Me Timbers

Donation Goal:
$ 3,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 3,360.00

We are back again this year and excited to be apart of night in a car. My mother started in 2019 on her own and then I …

Warming Hearts

Donation Goal:
$ 5,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 3,164.00

We are back for our 5th year and excited to raise awareness and funds for the HSHM mission. Each year we learn new facts, enjoy meeting other …

Cuz for the Cause

Donation Goal:
$ 2,500.00
Donation Raised:
$ 3,022.00

I'm Michael Sibell and I'm HSHM CEO Matt Burgess' cousin. HSHM does amazing work for the Bloomington community and I'm going to do my part to help …

Team Wolfhound

Donation Goal:
$ 2,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 2,820.00

So excited to be participating in NIAC for my second year. Ill be joined again this year by my faithful team member Strider.

ITS Cold Outside!

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 2,800.00

The team at Integrity Technology Solutions is excited to be back for our 5th year with Night in a Car. Home Sweet Home Ministries does such valuable …

The Snoozin' Slagels

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 2,700.00

We're the Snoozin' Slagels, a family like no other on a mission to raise awareness of homelessness and raise support for Home Sweet Home Ministries!

Handy Helpers

Donation Goal:
$ 2,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 2,545.00

RLH Handyman Services builds its business on home improvements. This year we want to help improve the living conditions for those who dont have a place to …

Team Nuttree

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 2,375.00

Looking forward to year 3 of NIAC!

Giermann Girls Night Out

Donation Goal:
$ 2,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 2,175.00

We had a great experience during our first Night in a Car event that we're signing back up to participate this year. Due to our fundraising success …

Keith in a Car

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 2,100.00

This will be my 4th year spending a night in my car to remind me and provide me with a better understanding of what confronts those who …

The Bookmobile Babes

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 2,050.00

We're doing it again! The Bookmobile Babes will be participating in Home Sweet Home Ministry's Night in a Car. Our 4th year sleeping on the bus and …

Team Raising Blessings

Donation Goal:
$ 1,500.00
Donation Raised:
$ 1,835.00

Team Raising Blessings is a daughters and mothers team working together to raise awareness of homelessness in our community and raise funds to provide blessings and hope …

Redbirds Out and About All Night

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 1,815.00

Dave Bentlin, Christa Lawhun and I are back as team Redbirds Out and About All Night! This is the sixth year in a row when we will …

Women's Networking Group

Donation Goal:
$ 1,500.00
Donation Raised:
$ 1,785.00

The Women's Networking Group is an Employee Resource Group at State Farm. This is our 3rd year with Night in a Car, fundraising and raising awareness for …

Magaritys in Mittens

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 1,683.00

Coming back for our second year of NIAC! Since joining the HSHM staff a year ago Ive gotten a front row seat to the amazing work of …

Team Brrrrgess

Donation Goal:
$ 2,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 1,575.00

Every year, Im honored to join the volunteers who participate in this event. This will mark the 6th consecutive year I choose to spend a night in …

Team Salegna

Donation Goal:
$ 1,500.00
Donation Raised:
$ 1,500.00

Home Sweet Home Ministries does an amazing job in our community helping local people that are struggling with homelessness - I am here to support their mission. …

Military Affinity Group ERG

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 1,500.00

State Farm's Military Affinity Employee Resource group recognizes that many veterans in America live homeless. We are an employee resource group at State Farm dedicated to support …

Team Frost Giants

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 1,380.00

We've done it before, and we'll do it again! I'm putting together a team that will sleep outside in a car, to raise money for the homeless …

Gramm's Night in a Car

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 1,370.00

Hello, I am Carol, I serve as the Food Service Manager at HSHM. Every day we see faces go thru our meal line that are in need …

Anti-Freezers

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 1,155.00

Were the McBurneys - and we are ready to fight the freeze to help raise funds and awareness for the tragedy that is homelessness. Bring on the …

Team Scharris

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 1,125.00

This will be our first time doing Night In a Car. I started working at Home Sweet Home Ministries as in Intern in the fall of 2020 …

African American Forum-Cold for a Cause

Donation Goal:
$ 800.00
Donation Raised:
$ 1,100.00

The African American Forum is an Employee Resource Group at State Farm. This is our 2nd year raising awareness and fundraising for those experiencing homelessness. Due to …

Dodge the Bullet

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 1,070.00

A long time participant of Night In A Car and supporter of Home Sweet Home! Being familiar of challenges of my own, I always promised to give …

Team Hossmobile

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 1,050.00

Back for round two of the annual Night in a Car event to help raise awareness for the homeless in our community.

Kayden and Jenny

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 1,050.00

We do this every year. Neither one of us is getting smaller either...I may need to buy a larger car!!!

Still Chillaxin

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 1,020.00

Dad & daughter combo ready to Chillax to help stomp out homelessness

Girls night

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 915.00

This is my 5th year doing this event! Bringing my daughter and our friends along. We have always loved this event and helping raise awareness for the …

Dos Estrellas

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 885.00

We are just two stars in a big sky of stars but want to use our light to bring awareness and funds to the issues of homelessness. …

M2AN ERG

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 700.00

Our mission is to inspire, empower, and equip minority men with personal, professional and leadership development experiences to promote retention and professional success while helping State Farm …

Canoo Dude

Donation Goal:
$ 250.00
Donation Raised:
$ 700.00

Retired military officer and brother to 1/2 of the Night in a Car Bookmobile Babes Team. I'm CrAzY about EVs and sustainability and I'm working hard at …

BOB'S SUPER STARS

Donation Goal:
$ 500.00
Donation Raised:
$ 700.00

This team is in Memory of Bob Hamilton that went to his home in Heaven this spring. This team consist of his family and friends. Some family …

They made me do it! Duo

Donation Goal:
$ 500.00
Donation Raised:
$ 685.00

Wreaking all the havoc but taking none of the blame! Coming to a car near you!

Epsilon Sigma Alpha

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 675.00

Epsilon Sigma Alpha is a service sorority at Illinois State University. We strive to serve the Bloomington-Normal community!

Team Chmello-Marsh

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 665.00

This will be our first time participating in Night in a Car. We are so excited to participate and support such an amazing cause.

Team ChmelloKow

Donation Goal:
$ 500.00
Donation Raised:
$ 650.00

This will be our first time in the Night in a Car, and we are excited to participate. We believe all people should play a part in …

Team ADC

Donation Goal:
$ 500.00
Donation Raised:
$ 625.00

The Agency Development Center, under the Agency Learning umbrella, is a group of dedicated individuals who support new State Farm Agents who are appointing in their designated …

Epsilon Sigma Alpha 2

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 564.00

Epsilon Sigma Alpha is a service sorority at Illinois State University. We strive to service the Bloomington-Normal community in many different ways.

Agape

Donation Goal:
$ 500.00
Donation Raised:
$ 550.00

We are a campus ministry group at ISU. We believe that the love of Jesus is AGAPE, or unconditional, love. We plan to show our Agape love …

Team White

Donation Goal:
$ 1,500.00
Donation Raised:
$ 550.00

Doing this to help raise money and awareness of what it is like to be homeless or less fortunate!

Ponnambalam

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 522.00

I'm just a regular Guy who wants to do his part in ending homelessness. For many people, homelessness is not a choice, or it may be the …

Metal Ark

Donation Goal:
$ 500.00
Donation Raised:
$ 500.00

My name is Noah Heller and I am studying to become a welder. I am participating for my first time this year.

Zeta Theta Pi

Donation Goal:
$ 270.00
Donation Raised:
$ 360.00

We are a small local service sorority at Illinois State University. We love giving back to our community through many different types of service events. This will …

Noodles Carmel and Lays

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 350.00

Liv, India, and Susan became members of the Home Sweet Home family this fall. We are excited to spend this time together raising donations for a great …

Recovery Super Chicks

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 350.00

We are a couple of gals who believe that everyone deserves a home. Both of us work in the addiction field and have seen too many people …

The Lexingtonian

Donation Goal:
$ 500.00
Donation Raised:
$ 299.00

HSHM has always been a place I call home! From growing up across the street watching what they do for others, to volunteering, and most importantly showing …

The One Where They Read All Night

Donation Goal:
$ 500.00
Donation Raised:
$ 271.00

This is my second year participating in NIAC. I work at Childrens Home in Aid in the Crisis Nursery. I have been homeless in the past and …

Redbird

Donation Goal:
$ 300.00
Donation Raised:
$ 250.00

I was inspired by a friend who has participated for the last several years.

FCS 310

Donation Goal:
$ 200.00
Donation Raised:
$ 135.00

We are a group of students from Dr. Harpel's FCS 310 class, along with some of our friends who all attend Illinois State University. We are participating …

Southern Belles

Donation Goal:
$ 100.00
Donation Raised:
$ 100.00

I learned about this event a few years ago, but haven't participated. Getting started this year. I want to help make a difference.

Romance With God

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 90.00

Am actually homeless and will be staying at the shelter until the truck I live in is repaired. Then I hope to become a contributing member of …

Nexus Church

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 50.00

Nexus Church exists to connect people to an authentic relationship with God. Partnering with HSHM accomplishes that mission as we are called to be the hands and …

Team Arnold

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 50.00

I'm happy to support Home Sweet Home Ministries. I look forward to helping drive out homelessness this year. Please kindly consider supporting my team today to provide …

Rocky Mountain Peach

Donation Goal:
$ 200.00
Donation Raised:
$ 50.00

Ive been homeless and also just had a not ideal living situation which had me sleeping in my car. This is a cause I believe in.

Night for a Good Cause

Donation Goal:
$ 500.00
Donation Raised:
$ 25.00

We are participating to bring awareness and compassion to homelessness and to raise funds for Home Sweet Home Ministries.

Mandy

Donation Goal:
$ 100.00
Donation Raised:
$ 20.00

I believe everyone should have a warm place to sleep. This is my second time supporting night in a car and it is an experience I will …

Team Paul Davis

Donation Goal:
$ 1,500.00
Donation Raised:
$ 0.00

Please help Paul Davis raise money for Home Sweet Home Ministries as we spend a night in our car! We are very excited to be back again …

The Girls

Donation Goal:
$ 100.00
Donation Raised:
$ 0.00

Showing our support!

Team Smith

Donation Goal:
$ 100.00
Donation Raised:
$ 0.00

I am very passionate about my community and helping others in need given my background.

Willis Family

Donation Goal:
$ 500.00
Donation Raised:
$ 0.00

Were the Willis family. We try to remain grounded in supporting & maintaining our communities. We appreciate the opportunity to assist in the support of our neighbors …

Halie and Max

Donation Goal:
$ 100.00
Donation Raised:
$ 0.00

I (Halie) am a student at Illinois State University taking FCS 310 with Dr. Harpel who has encouraged us to partake in this event. We are both …

Poet's Tent

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 0.00

I've been homeless and this loving community and HSHM organization helped me in so many ways!