ONE NIGHT WITHOUT A HOME - 2017
Nov 17, 4:00 pm - Nov 18, 7:00 am

​Ever wonder what it would be like to experience homelessness? Want to know who is experiencing homelessness and why? Want to know how you can help? Join us for an experience you won't soon forget!
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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

EVENT WILL NOT BE CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17
  • 4:00 pm Registration and Dinner at Salvation Army
  • 5:00 pm Homelessness March from Salvation Army to FUN FOREST PARK (1.4 miles) 
  • 5:45 pm Reflection
  • 6:00 pm Faces of Homelessness program
  • 8:30 pm Candlelight vigil
  • 9:30 pm Sleep 
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18
  • 5:00 am Lessons Learned discussion
  • 6:00 am Breakfast
  • 6:30 am Homelessness March back to Salvation Army
  • 7:00 am  One Night Without a Home program ends

 What you CAN bring:

  • YES Wear warm comfortable clothes and shoes. Dress in layers.
  • YES Sleeping bag or blanket(s) and cardboard. Poncho or large trash bag to stay dry if it rains. Only what you can carry in a backpack.

What you CANNOT bring:

  • NO Money, debit, or credit cards
  • NO Food, snacks, candy, gum.**
  • NO Electronics (cell phone***, IPad, games)
  • NO Camping gear (except sleeping bag)
  • NO watch and NO jewelry

Contact:
Courtney Burton
East Texas Human Needs Network 
903-216-3211 
courtney@ethnn.org
*You will be tempted to go home after the program instead of sleeping at the park. "But, I have to go to work in the morning" Did you know that 47% of homeless individuals have jobs? "But, the kids have school in the morning" - Did you know that 24% of those experiencing homelessness in Tyler are children? Please stay for the whole event, we know it will be difficult - this is part of the experience. 

** Exceptions will be made for those with medical conditions such as diabetes and hypoglycemia.

*** Event organizers will have cell phones in case of emergency. You will feel disconnected from your loved ones. Let them know what you are doing and tell them not to worry about you, it's only 14 hours. We will have Police officers with us throughout the event - of course, this is a luxury not available to those experiencing homelessness.
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Candlelight vigil

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