Michael Yankoski, a nationally published author concerned about homelessness in the United States, is the featured speaker at Safe Harbour’s ninth annual “NightWithout A Tux” fundraising gala, on Saturday, February 18, 2017, at the Carlisle Country Club.
Yankoski is a writer, motivational speaker, urban homesteader, and also an aspiring carpenter, musician, potter and sailor. Several years ago, Yankoski took off a semester from college to do something a little uncanny: he was homeless. For five months, in six different American cities, Yankoski and his friend, Sam, intentionally ate from trashcans and homeless shelters, slept under bridges, and panhandled in order to survive. They chose to do this not only in order to better understand the plight of the American homeless, but also to observe how everyday Christians were interacting with this despised corner of American society. His book Under the Overpass: A Journey of Faith on the Streets of America (Multnomah, 2010) captures hisjourney on the streets and relates the people, experiences and revelations that have forever changed his life.
“Night Without A Tux” raises funds to support Safe Harbour’s mission of providing housing and supportive services for homeless and nearly homeless individuals and families to help them achieve independent living by increasing their basic life skills. The event also features dinner, music and dancing with Jazz Me, and a Silent Auction. Tickets are $65 per person for the event and may be purchased three ways: