One night is a sleep out event that helps raise money for those in need. Fundraise as a group or an individual to raise awareness for our neighbors experiencing a homeless crisis. You control when and where you have the event, we give you the tools and resource to not only have a great night, but learn about those in need while you are doing it.
One Night is a unique, sleep-out fundraiser and awareness event for The Rescue Mission. Register to receive your personal fundraising page.
Fundraise
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Personalize your fundraising page and set a goal to share why you are participating. Every dollar you raise will help The Rescue Mission provide individualized care for those experiencing a homeless crisis.
Raise $100 by Sept. 30th and earn a special One Night long sleeve shirt!
Advocate
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Raise awareness about the truths of homelessness with stories and statistics provided by The Rescue Mission. As you share the message and raise funds, you will be helping to provide vital services for your neighbors in need.
Sleep Out
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Finally, the “Sleep Out” part of One Night! Find a safe and legal place where you can Sleep Out for a night of your choosing. It can be anywhere! Your backyard is a great option.
We have exclusive videos and activity ideas below to help make your One Night experience meaningful.
Two years ago it got down to 16 degrees during One Night. Me and the guys on my team were not going to be deterred from sleeping outside. The friends & family who sponsored us expected us to be uncomfortable that night. About 2 am, “uncomfortable” was an understatement. It was only sheer pride that kept me in the cardboard box that night. I knew there were most likely some folks sleeping under the Wells street bridge a block away who didn’t have all the things I had to bare the cold. My resolve for being a small part of the Rescue Mission’s purpose was solidified that night. I appreciate One Night because it’s an uncomfortable experiential opportunity that gives me a very small taste into the life of someone living on the street; the harshness of the cold ground, the limited resources, and the vulnerability of being in a cardboard box downtown out in the elements in the middle of the night. I would love to see more families, young adults, and men’s church groups participate in this. It’s a creative, relevant activity put on by the Rescue Mission that truly ministers to those Jesus refers to as “the least of these.” - Andy Binkley past participant
How we help
You give up a night,
they get a night
Every dollar you raise as a participant in One Night 2022 goes directly to The Rescue Mission, a non-profit that provides housing, meals, recovery programs and supportive services to men, women and children facing a homeless crisis in Allen County and surrounding counties. By joining in this evening you’re paving the way for someone in need to sleep in a warm, safe bed at The Rescue Mission.
Homeless crisis
Anyone can be affected
by homelessness.
People can find themselves in a homeless crisis for many reasons, from financial issues to abusive home lives. The Rescue Mission actively offers them another option: shelter and safety, love and dignity, and the tools to build a stable future.
Take time and build a fire as a group or family. Try and build it without a lighter or source of fire. Consider how important having this fire might be each night and how you would feel without the warmth and light it provides.
Raise $100 by September 30th, and earn an official One Night long sleeve shirt!
Snap a photo and tag us to show your style! #onenight22
Need help?
Fundraising and web help
I’ve never fundraised before. How do I do this?
Fundraising for One Night is designed to be easy. Once you complete registration, you’ll have access to an online fundraising page where friends and family can donate to your One Night. Most of our participants fundraise by posting a short note and link to their online fundraising page on Facebook or Twitter and by sending out emails to friends and family.
I forgot my username and password to access my One Night page and Participant Dashboard.
Remember that your username and password are case sensitive. Still not in? Click the “Forgot Password” link under the Log in field and your password will be sent to the email address you have on file.
If you have any other questions regarding the fundraising page for MobileCause, feel free to email us with any questions!
I want to donate to someone’s One Night fundraiser. How do I find their page?
Click the give button and in the box with “find a participant” type their name in and you will be able to donate to their page.
How do I get a receipt for my online donation?
After you complete your donation, you will receive an email confirmation with a PDF gift form attached. This email is your official gift receipt, and you may print it and save it for your records. If you did not receive a receipt, please email eventscoordinator@therescuemission.net with the name of the participant you supported and we will resend one.
How do I donate by mail?
To make a cash or check donation, please print and fill out the One Night Without A Home Offline Donation form. You can mail this form along with your check to: The Rescue Mission ATTN: One Night Without A Home 404 E Washington Blvd Fort Wayne, IN 46802
