I recall vividly my first night at Auckland University over forty years ago, sleeping on a park bench above a sewer pump station. That gave me a small taste of what it was like to be homeless.
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, I need your support. Will you help me to reach my target? Donating $100 can make a huge difference to people who need it most.
So far this year I helped provide
8
Individual support programs
22
Beds
91
Meals
Latest Donations
$400
Brent Mcalister
$316.50
Carmel Of Thyra
Good on you Brent for nominating to raise money for a worthy cause. Not slept on a park bench, but in a small van. Those that have lived lift on the edge, can have empathyfor others.
$127.34
Matched Donation
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to an Anonymous Donor! Keep up all the great work.
$127.34
Anonymous
$127.34
Matched Donation
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to an Anonymous Donor. Keep up the great work!
$127.34
Anonymous
$126.62
Tony Raunic
Well done Brett. Great cause. Hope the weather is kind on the night.
$126.62
Matched Donation
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to a generous anonymous donor. Keep up all the great work!
$126.62
Anonymous
$126.62
Anonymous
$126.62
Julie
Good on you Brent ! I hope you reach your goal.
$106.12
Sunil Bhalla
Well done Brent.
$80.96
Matched Donation
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to an Anonymous Donor! Keep up all the great work.
$80.96
Gail Gatt
Great to see you supporting such a worthwhile cause Brent
$80.96
Glenn Groves
$80.25
Lizette Twisleton
Thanks for your advocacy Brent
$80.25
Jenny Greenberget
Well done Brent. Thank you for taking up this cause.
$80.25
Glenn Groves
$80.25
Nick Carter
Good luck with being "down and out" for a night, Brent!
$75
Jeevan Pinto
Great initiative and a powerful way to lead by example 👏 Proud to stand behind this important cause.
$54.84
Alex C
$54.12
Paula Newman
Good work Brent 😊
$27.21
