Box City of Hope
Spend the night in a box or tent and help raise awareness of the homeless.
MorningStar Mission invites you to join them for "Box City of Hope," a 14-hour special awareness and fundraising event for all ages Friday, September 11 - 12, 2015, at Galowich Family YMCA, 749 Houbolt Road in Joliet. (The event is held in a secure, supervised area.)
We plan on creating a temporary city. Guests will be invited to spend the night in a box or ten to show their support and to experience what is like not having a home of their own. This will provide great insight into the struggles that men, women and children face on a daily basis. You can participate as an individual, family (max 4 people) or group (10+ people). Sponsorships are also available.
Schedule of Events:
Friday, September 11
4 PM - 7 PM: Arrival/Set-Up/Check-In
5 PM - 7 PM: Scavenger Hunt
8:00 PM: Reality Speakers
8:30 PM: Family-Friendly Movie
10:30 PM: Lights Out!
Saturday, September 12
6 AM - 7 AM: Tear Down & Give Thanks for the Home You Return To.
Pick up a registration form at MorningStar Mission at 350 E Washington Street in Joliet or register online at www.morningstarmission.org.
Ready to become a sponsor? Call MorningStart Mission at (815) 722-5780.