On one of the longest nights of the year, I'll be sleeping outside to raise money for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Cities are too often hostile to those experiencing homelessness, when they can so easily be supportive. The difference has something to do with thinking of ourselves as parts of the city, instead of merely inhabitants.
“My piece of bread only belongs to me when I know that everyone else has a share, and that no one starves while I eat.” — Leo Tolstoy
Every night, thousands of Australians experience homelessness. But it doesn't have to be that way. This year I'm taking part in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout to raise money for the St Vincent de Paul Society to support Australians in need. For one night, I'll be sleeping outside as part of an eye-opening experience to raise awareness and bring home the realities of homelessness.
To help break the devastating cycle of homelessness, we need your support. Any contribution you can afford to make will have a huge impact for the people who need it most.
So far this year I helped provide
14
Individual support programs
36
Beds
147
Meals
Funds raised over the years
Latest Donations
$263.75
Barry Matthews
$54.12
Alan Hall
Onya Gerald!
$1.02k
Geoffrey Day
Well done Gerald. Fantastic work that you do in so many ways to support our community.
$520.66
David & Nicole Crawford
Great cause. Well done on your 4th anniversary.
$263.75
Anonymous
Stay warm Gerald
$100
Lester Wynne-jones
Best wishes Gerald and a great cause. Lester
$520.66
Anonymous
Cole, wet and wintry - better you than me. But it's a good thing you are doing.
$312.90
Moto Projects
Great cause. Enjoy your evening out, Gerald.
$100
Hyper-efficient Pty Ltd
Would it be cold of me to wish for wind, sleet and a taipan to escape it's enclosure? Good luck Gerald!
$126.62
Andrew Plastow
$30
Kristy Mogridge
$126.62
Geoff Robertson
Well done Gerald, great cause
$75
Rebecca Young
$520.66
Anonymous
Great work Gerald, lets hope its not too cold on the night.
$400
