One night isn't a lot, but it can make a whole lot of difference
For one night, I'll have a small taste of what far too many people in NSW experience every single night sleeping rough.
This year will be my sixth year taking part in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout to raise money for the St Vincent de Paul Society to support Australians in need. It's one of the most meaningful things I've been a part of, and this year I'll be sleeping out in Newcastle for the very first time.
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.
This is more than just raising awareness. Every dollar raised truly makes a real and tangible difference for people experiencing homelessness. If you can, please chip in.
So far this year I helped provide
23
Individual support programs
61
Beds
244
Meals
Funds raised over the years
Latest Donations
$1.03k
Keolis
$1,000
Matched Donation
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to The Dick and Pip Smith Foundation! Keep up all the great work!
$530
Arsene
Year 6 is now kicked off... First one in Newcastle!
$530
Gabriel Pinter
T H A N K Y O U Arsene!
$515
Transit9
Well done again Arsene. Great cause and you are consistent with your support.
$325
T Quan
Please stay warm, thank you for participating for a great cause 💕🙏
$318.90
Krystle Thompson
Sending you warmth all the way from the desert 🐪
$318.90
Peter Lensink
Wishing you all the best Arsene. You continue to be an inspiration driving a great cause.
$127.34
Michael Stack
Great effort, as always! Stay warm.
$127.34
Lucy Loadsman
Always on campaign manager.
$127.34
Matched Donation
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to The Dick and Pip Smith Foundation! Keep up all the great work!
$127.34
Sally Richardson
$127.34
Alexis A
Good luck Arsene, you're year after year showing inspiring dedication.
$127.34
Daniel Kenny
You go girl!
$127.34
Arsene Durand-raucher
Pillow of hope 2026
$127.34
Aleisa Crepin
$127.34
David Franks
Good luck Arsene
$127.34
Ayrton Valera
Good luck Arsene with this years sleepout!
$120
Jordan Garofali
Good luck with your 6th sleepout Arsene - fantastic cause!
$120
Yohan
Thanks for your ongoing and long lasting commitment to raise awareness and support those in need.
$80.96
Aaron Girdham
$80.96
Matched Donation
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to The Dick and Pip Smith Foundation! Keep up all the great work!
$80.96
Xavier
Good luck with the fundraising!
$80.96
Tegan Hughes
$80.96
Shane Fedele
$80.96
Emy Wu
Thanks for always thinking of people in needs!
$80.96
Matched Donation
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to The Dick and Pip Smith Foundation! Keep up all the great work!
$80.96
Priya Anandan
It's awesome that you are doing it again. Stay warm 😀
$80.96
Ines
$80.96
Karinda Rogan
$54.84
Marta Romeo
$54.84
Ross Gliddon
Well done again ADR.
$54.84
Rommel Mangulabnan
Well done, Arsene! Stay warm!
$54.84
Val
Bon courage pour cette nuit dehors !!
$54.84
Carita
Well done for helping make a difference
$54.84
Mahko
Sleep tight.....
$54.84
Saurabh Sawant
Best Wishes Arsene :)
$53.64
Kristina Bierton
Good luck and don’t let the bed bugs bite !!!
$20
