November is Homelessness Awareness Month
November marks Michigan’s annual Homelessness Awareness Month (HAM), a statewide effort observed for over two decades to raise awareness about housing insecurity and homelessness.
RATI's HAM 2025 theme is Housing for Healthy Communities - Strengthening the Safety Net, recognizing the connection between affordable housing and other social determinants of health.

HAM Advent Calendar
Room at the Inn’s Homelessness Awareness Month Advent Calendar represents a community-driven initiative that highlights the importance of partnerships in addressing complex issues like homelessness. Your HAM Calendar Advent sponsorship will be revealed on the day your business or organization selects to sponsor. Will you stand with us this Homelessness Awareness Month?
2025 HAM Sponsorship Options:
Monetary Donation
Good Neighbor - $100, Shelter Advocate - $250, Champion for Change - $500
Percent of Proceeds
Commit to donate a percentage of business sales from your chosen day of giving.
In-Kind Donation
We have a variety of items needed for the shelter and for our guests. Coordinate with our team to pick something specific.
Day of Service
Choose a day to share your skills with our guests or cook a meal at the shelter as your day of giving.
2025 HAM Advent Calendar Preview

2024 HAM Advent Calendar
