The NSW Vinnies Community Sleepout 2020 Is Going Virtual

 

! Dear Friend,

It’s people like you who can make a difference in the lives of people experiencing homelessness and hardship. Each year, our NSW Vinnies Community Sleepouts raises vital funds for our essential services and programs, supporting thousands of people in need across our state in regional towns and local suburbs. This year, the event is faced with a great challenge shared by so many people across the globe. COVID-19 has meant that all of us have had to adjust the way we do things – the way we do business, the way we socialise and the way we help others. It’s why we’ve developed a virtual format for this year’s NSW Vinnies Community Sleepout so that we can still go ahead with this very important event, whilst adhering to social distancing rules. On Friday 23 October, participants across NSW will sleep out at home in their cars, backyards or couches and come together in a state-wide effort to help those in our local communities who are doing it tough. And boy, don’t we need this more than ever? Best of all, we’ll be in it together – sleeping out as an entire state – on the one night. Participants will join a live stream,  hosted by 2GB and Channel 9 Presenter - Deborah Knight, connecting you to our brave speakers, inspiring videos and live crosses across the state. To register, simply go to www.vinnies.org.au/communitysleepout. You can then: • choose your hometown, so you’re supporting your local community • nominate your sleep out option - your car, backyard or couch. Each of these represent common forms of homelessness, connecting you with some of the realities faced by men, women and children experiencing homelessness in Australia every night. • register as an individual or join as a team with your family, school, sports club or business. From drought to bushfires and a global pandamic, a record number of people are facing incredible financial stress, and  when times are tough, Aussies know how to band together  to help each other out. Every dollar raised in your location  stays in your region to help us deliver vital homelessness  services, provide food and access to health clinics as well  as supporting people with the cost of living. But we can't  do it without you. Are you onboard to help make a difference in your patch of NSW? Thank you, The Vinnies NSW Team P.S. If you or someone you love is struggling right now, please call our helpline on 13 18 12. We will stand by you during this crisis. For more information visit www.vinnies.org.au/communitysleepout