Night in a Car raises $69,000

Posted on February 10, 2020
The fourth annual Night In A Car event raised $69,000. (Facebook/Home Sweet Home Ministries)

By Blake Haas

BLOOMINGTON – Home Sweet Home Ministries, in partnership with Trinity Lutheran Church, has released the results from the fourth annual Night in a Car.

Over 100 participants helped raise $69,000 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bloomington.

Night In A Car is a homeless simulation in which participants live out of their cars during the overnight hours.

“Individuals, Families, churches, and businesses, supported by over 500 donations, experienced a unique glimpse into homelessness,” Home Sweet Home Ministries said in a news release. “The event was enhanced by the addition of an escape room that was constructed by volunteers and staffed by individuals who have experienced homelessness.”

Home Sweet Home Ministries said next year’s Night in a Car will take place on Feb. 5, 2021.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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