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.
So far in 2024, Room at the Inn has provided 8,562 nights of shelter to 79 individuals and reached an additional 149 unsheltered individuals and families in Marquette and Alger Counties through street outreach services.
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?
2024 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.
2024 HAM Advent Calendar Preview
2023 HAM Advent Calendar
Marching Forward: Shelter to Stability
The Central Upper Peninsula Local Planning Body will host a march on Friday, November 22nd at 4:30pm, with the theme "Marching Forward, Shelter to Stability."
The march will start at Harlow Park, proceed through downtown Marquette, and end at the Marquette Commons, where there will be speeches and the presentation of the 2024 Helen McCormick Award.
The event raises awareness for homelessness and affordable housing, with proceeds benefiting local homelessness services.
