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:
$ 10,270.00

We have participated for several years. We want to help Home Sweet Home Ministries reach its mission.

The Thames Trolley

Donation Goal:
$ 5,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 7,295.00

This is my third year and I'm very excited to participate. I appreciate your support as I raise funds for Home Sweet Home and their important work …

Thriving all Night

Donation Goal:
$ 2,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 6,250.00

Just trying to do our part to help HSH......

Eric Hoss' Crazy 8th Year of Night in a Car!

Donation Goal:
$ 3,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 5,100.00

Homelessness is very real and as Christians we must do everything we can to help. Im excited to help bring awareness and donations to support the great …

Normal 1st Pastors

Donation Goal:
$ 2,500.00
Donation Raised:
$ 4,850.00

Were excited to be a part of Night in a Car once again this year. Thanks to everyone for their support for all of the teams. We …

The Bookmobile Babes

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 4,250.00

Thank you for supporting the Bookmobile Babes for our 5th year sleeping on the Bookmobile. (Shoutout to the Bloomington Public Library for letting us 'borrow the car' …

Rev Deb's Car

Donation Goal:
$ 2,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 4,140.00

This is my 7th year doing Night in a Car.......the very first year I wasn't yet working at HSHM and this year I'm retired and no longer …

Turner Sisters

Donation Goal:
$ 2,500.00
Donation Raised:
$ 3,750.00

I recently joined Home Sweet Home Ministries as the Director of Client Services. My sister and I are excited to raise awareness regarding homelessness in Central IL …

Team Brrrrgess

Donation Goal:
$ 1,500.00
Donation Raised:
$ 3,600.00

Yep, I'm back at it again - I'll again be joining our intrepid volunteers to raise awareness about the perils of homelessness and to raise funds to …

Team Raising Blessings

Donation Goal:
$ 1,500.00
Donation Raised:
$ 3,112.00

Team Raising Blessings is a mothers and daughters team that formed from friendships built at Trinity Lutheran Church. Paige, Calla, Hattie and Toni have participated in the …

Team Wolfhound

Donation Goal:
$ 2,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 3,050.00

Strider and I will be participating for the 3rd year in a row! Please help us support those in need in our community!

Shivering Sally

Donation Goal:
$ 1,200.00
Donation Raised:
$ 3,000.00

I am honored to be able to support a great organization that is focused on serving local community members with the heart of Jesus.

Snoozin Slagels

Donation Goal:
$ 1,500.00
Donation Raised:
$ 2,760.00

Were the Snoozin Slagels! Three adults, four kids, and one very cozy minivan! Were excited to support Home Sweet Home Ministries with Year #2 at Night In …

ITS Cold Outside

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 2,450.00

The team from Integrity Technology Solutions is so excited to be back to support Home Sweet Home Ministries Night in a Car in 2024! This year will …

Redbirds Out and About All Night

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 2,450.00

Dave Bentlin, Christa Lawhun and I are back for the 7th year in a row as the Redbirds Out and About All Night Team during the Night …

The Not-So-Sleeping Ray Car

Donation Goal:
$ 2,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 2,370.00

This will be our 2nd year participating as a family so we are doubling our goal! We participate because HSHM gives second chances, instills hope, teaches, and …

The Frozen DerriAYERS

Donation Goal:
$ 2,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 2,290.00

First time participating in Night in a Car! I cant wait to support the Home Sweet Home missions!

Nexus Church Livestream Event

Donation Goal:
$ 2,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 2,204.00

Nexus Church is filling up our parking lot with several cars doing the same experience at our location. We are hosting a televised Facebook livestream event from …

Giermann Girls Night Out

Donation Goal:
$ 1,500.00
Donation Raised:
$ 2,020.00

The Giermann Girls (plus dad) are excited to be back for our third year in a row. Although we wont be able to stay all night in …

Polar Pals

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

Two friends who care & want to make a difference! We're Polar Pals!!!

Double Dog Dare!

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 1,940.00

Last year's Night In A Car experience changed how I see people experiencing homelessness. While it was only one night and a very cold one at that, …

Team Kayden and Jenny

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 1,845.00

Kayden and Aunt Jenny have been participating in this wonderful event since the second year! It is a great fundraiser for a great cause.

African American Forum-Cold For A Cause

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 1,795.00

The African American Forum is an Employee Resource Group at State Farm. This is our 3rd year raising awareness and fundraising for those experiencing homelessness. Due to …

Frozen Frogs

Donation Goal:
$ 500.00
Donation Raised:
$ 1,745.00

For the past several years I have been a member of Team Warming Hearts. This year my son, Chase, who loves Frogs, would like to participate. Ready …

Captain Shivers and Crew

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

My dad, Matt, has been organizing and participating in Night In A Car for several years now, and now my wife and I have decided to join …

Lorenz Late Night Owl

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 1,600.00

I feel called back to this event after taking a few years away. Previously, I participated as part of a team. This year, after much thought, I …

Bundled Up Bunges

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

I've been blessed to be a part of this amazing event since it started. And now I'm excited to have my boys try this out for the …

Team Nut Tree

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

Excited to freeze again for Home Sweet Home!

Arctic Armstrong

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 1,310.00

I recently joined the team here at Home Sweet Home Ministries and am so thankful to be a part of such a wonderful organization! I am so …

Magaritys in Mittens

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 1,220.00

Jacob and I will once again be spending the night in a car to raise awareness and funding for the amazing mission of Home Sweet Home Ministries! …

Military Affinity Group (MAG)

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 1,215.00

The Military Affinity Group is an employee resource group at State Farm which applies the distinct core values, experiences and perspectives of State Farm's military community. We …

Denman

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 1,210.00

Help me help others. Supporting me provides support to sons, daughters, friends, parents, neighbors in our community that need help meeting their basic needs. If you are …

Insert car pun here.

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 1,200.00

Just want to help raise awareness.

Yoder Yetis

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 1,175.00

Three of us in the Yoder family will be participating for the first time this year! We are excited to support an organization that is focused on …

Agency Learning

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 1,140.00

Agency Leaning is devoted to helping our respective communities. Last year, my then 7yo son and I decided to form this team and we are hoping that …

The Happy Gilmore's

Donation Goal:
$ 5,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 1,090.00

Hoping to raise awareness of the homeless community in Central Illinois and support Home Sweet Home Ministries.

Keith In a Car

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 1,025.00

This will be my 6th year participating in a "Night in the Car". Each year has been a reminder of the need to address the homeless or …

Captain & Cohort

Donation Goal:
$ 500.00
Donation Raised:
$ 870.00

First-timers here! And so excited to be able to participate and support our community and this wonderful organization.

Metal Ark

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 730.00

This is my second year participating in night in a car. I am very thankful for the blessings God has given me and I would like to …

Girls' Night!

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

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. …

Team Skinner

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 650.00

I'm excited to support Night in a Car for a third straight year. I'm passionate about helping to remove homelessness in our communities.

Gailey Patient Accounts

Donation Goal:
$ 500.00
Donation Raised:
$ 620.00

Not sure what to put here

Team Jett

Donation Goal:
$ 300.00
Donation Raised:
$ 600.00

I have done NIAC before and had a total blast! I mean, it's cold and not super comfortable but it was amazing to be a part of. …

She Made Me Do It Duo

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 505.00

In our years with Home Sweet Home Ministries, we have watched the power of compassion, kindness, empowerment, and certainly Christ, enrich lives and build a community based …

Hadaway Transport

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

Hello, I'm Todd Northcutt, and I'm excited to be a part of 'Night in a Car' event for the very first time. It's a unique opportunity, and …

Papa D's night out for others.

Donation Goal:
$ 1,500.00
Donation Raised:
$ 410.00

As much as HSHM has helped me and the things they have to offer to those in need or just experiencing a bump on the road this …

Epsilon Sigma Alpha

Donation Goal:
$ 300.00
Donation Raised:
$ 410.00

Epsilon Sigma Alpha is a service sorority at Illinois State University.

Blobfish

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 355.00

My sister and nephew (Team Kayden and Jenny)have done this every year and finally wrangled us into doing it also.

Best Friends for a Cause

Donation Goal:
$ 300.00
Donation Raised:
$ 350.00

Working at Home Sweet Home has provided me with a new understanding of what those who are experiencing homelessness have to encounter on a daily basis. I'm …

Ferret Lady SUV

Donation Goal:
$ 500.00
Donation Raised:
$ 350.00

Hi, Im Nikkole, the Ferret Lady. I will be alone in my SUV for this event, none of my ferret children will be with me. That would …

MVN Hunting Adventure's Night in a Car

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 295.00

Please help us raise money and awareness for this amazing cause.

corny crew

Donation Goal:
$ 250.00
Donation Raised:
$ 250.00

This is my first year participating in this event. I am excited to give back in some way. Monetary donations are great and all the support for …

Cheerios

Donation Goal:
$ 500.00
Donation Raised:
$ 250.00

I have been helping HSHM for many years but I didn't know about NIAC until recently. This year me and my old pal will be sleeping in …

ASK Family

Donation Goal:
$ 500.00
Donation Raised:
$ 250.00

I always seek opportunities to teach our son about empathy, kindness, and appreciating his privileged life. Night in the car is a one such opportunity. We, as …

BHS Key Club

Donation Goal:
$ 500.00
Donation Raised:
$ 195.00

BHS Key Club is a service and leadership organization that strives to make our school, community, and the world a better place.

Harris Goes Zoom

Donation Goal:
$ 1,500.00
Donation Raised:
$ 175.00

I have been participating for many years. It always gives me an opportunity to give back and reflect on the time in my life it could have …

Recovery Renegade

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 175.00

I am a Recovery Support Specialist, a local leader in the community, a self-professed nerd and geek, and a Live Action Role Player. I wanted to bring …

Southern Belles

Donation Goal:
$ 100.00
Donation Raised:
$ 50.00

Really believe in this cause. Participated last year. Used to live in Bloomington.

Faithful and true

Donation Goal:
$ 5,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 50.00

Used to be homeless

Hull Enterprises

Donation Goal:
$ 20.00
Donation Raised:
$ 50.00

We are a new landscaping and clean up company! Doing our part to help the community one move at a time!

Lena's Love.

Donation Goal:
$ 50.00
Donation Raised:
$ 50.00

I know what it's like to be homeless. I slept in my car. Then I got in the home sweet home mission. I was blessed I met …

33% are veterans

Donation Goal:
$ 2,222.00
Donation Raised:
$ 50.00

33% of the adult homeless population are veterans. On top of that 22 veterans a day commit suicide. Please help me combat this some of these issues …

Love From Above

Donation Goal:
$ 500.00
Donation Raised:
$ 25.00

This is my first year doing this. I've always had a soft spot for homeless people and try to help when I can. One of my earliest …

The Unstoppables

Donation Goal:
$ 300.00
Donation Raised:
$ 25.00

We are gonna do it!

Girls night in a car

Donation Goal:
$ 1,000.00
Donation Raised:
$ 25.00

We have done this for several years and plan on doing it for several more!

fuller

Donation Goal:
$ 100.00
Donation Raised:
$ 25.00

supporting people who are experiencing homelessness

All nighters

Donation Goal:
$ 800.00
Donation Raised:
$ 25.00

Daddy and kids night out! Our children wanted to experience the night staying and the car.

Zeta Theta Pi

Donation Goal:
$ 150.00
Donation Raised:
$ 15.00

Zeta Theta Pi is a Local Service Sorority who has participated in this event for many years