MISSION STATEMENT

Room in the Inn is a collaborative effort among churches and community organizations, providing temporary shelter, food, and services in an environment where individuals are valued with dignity and respect.

CONDITIONS OF HOMELESSNESS

Homelessness is not just a "big-city" problem - it is a very real issue right here in our county.  Some of the causes are a combination of circumstances ranging from poverty and family dysfunction to educational deficiencies, physical and mental disabilities, and addiction.

HOW OUR PROGRAM WORKS

Our Marshall County program is based on the national model Room In The Inn.  The model allows for a wide range of hand-on ministry opportunities.  Host churches and community teams work together across different denominations and congregation sizes, to provide immediate temporary shelter for individuals and families.  Guests are picked up at a designated site and transported to a host church where they are greeted by a hospitality team providing a hot meal, fellowship, and a place to sleep.  Each night the host church and team rotate, allowing more opportunities to serve.  Through the act of reaching out, serving in God's love, Room In The Inn seeks to provide a safe place for the kind of fellowship that can result in empowerment and change.

GIFTS GIVEN TO GUESTS

Safe, warm shelter

A hearty meal eaten together

Respite from the desperation of the streets

Kindness and acceptance

Encouragement and hope

GIFTS RECEIVED BY SUPPORTERS

Education about the homeless

Opportunity to listen to guests

Overcoming myths and stereotypes

Working with other volunteers

Broader sense of community

Gratitude, laughter, joy

Deeper understanding of your blessings