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WHAT IS "MIDNIGHT RUN"?  
Midnight Run is a volunteer service program which began in 1988. It focuses on the particular needs of the hungry and homeless people living in the community around Marquette.  This program is organized by a coordinating team of Marquette students under the supervision of Campus Ministry.  Volunteers serve meals and work in area meal programs and shelters.  Service in Midnight Run is meant to challenge students to integrate their experiences with their faith. Midnight Run's philosophy is rooted in the gospel, with Matthew chapter 25 serving as its hallmark.  Midnight Run is based on the fundamental belief in the dignity and worth of all persons and strives to cultivate a sense of responsibility for caring for all members of our community.

THE MISSION STATEMENT OF MIDNIGHT RUN
Acting on our responsibilities as Christians and persons of good will, the mission of Midnight Run is to focus the campassion of Marquette students upon the needs of the poor and marginalized in our own community.  Using voluntary direct service as its primary tool, Midnight Run volunteers strive to serve selflessly, build relationships, and walk with those who are hungry, homeless, or suffer the consequences of society's unjust structures, honoring the dignity and worth of all. Through the regular reflected experience of Midnight Run volunteers , we strive not just to create men and women of service, but rather, we endeavor to develop agents of positive social change.  

HISTORY OF MIDNIGHT RUN                                        

OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE
SIGN-UP FOR MIDNIGHT RUN AT THE COMMUNITY SERVICE FAIR
SEPTEMBER 4TH FROM 11:00AM -2:00PM IN THE AMU BALLROOMS!
Volunteer sign-ups take place at the beginning of each semester at the Community Service Fair.  After the fair, interested volunteers can sign-up for Midnight Run in the Campus Ministry office, AMU 236. All Marquette students who desire to build relationships with persons whose lives are affected by hunger and homelessness are welcome.  Volunteers engage in a variety of service activities and conversation that bring together volunteers and guests. In addition, volunteers are encouraged to take part in the regular reflection opportunites offered by Midnight Run throughout the year.  Volunteers can choose from ten sites or "runs". 
Click link for information on Midnight Run VOLUNTEER SITES. 

"MILES FOR MEALS" RUN/WALK                              
The "Miles for Meals" Run/Walk is a "fun run" that serves as the primary fundraiser for the Midnight Run Program.  Midnight Run relies on this October event because it receives no university funds to support the meals provided to guests at Noon Run site. Noon Run serves soup and sandwiches to neighborhood guests 7 days a week during the academic year.  

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Display your very own MR Bumper Sticker! Only $2! Available in Campus Ministry

MEALS @ MIDNIGHT! Hungry for a hot dog, chili dog, or nachos late on a Friday night?  Look for the Midnight Run Team from 12-3am on the corner of 16th Street and Wells for our monthly Meals @ Midnight!  Proceeds help us continue our mission to the homeless and poor in our community.  The next Meals@Midnight is August 29th!

Midnight Run Alum Corner ~ This picture is from the 1990 Marquette University yearbook, "The Hilltop", and shows Noon Run in the "early years" of Midnight Run!

MIDNIGHT RUNNINGS        
Look for Midnight Runnings as a regular feature in the newly organized street newspaper, "The Milwaukee Street Beacon".  Midnight Runnings will highlight the activites of Midnight Run volunteers, featuring volunteer reflections and ways to get involved in the issues of hunger and homelessness. 

HUNGER AND  HOMELESSNESS LINKS:  
Office of Student Development Center for Community Service    

National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness  

Hunger Taskforce

Milwaukee Housing Trust Fund    Housing Trust Fund Powerpoint Presentation

Greater Milwaukee CROP Walk

Food First -Institute for Food and Development Policy

The Hunger Site!

Catholic Campaign for Human Development -POVERTY USA

Campus Kitchens Project at Marquette