One night isn't a lot, but it can make a whole lot of difference
Every night, thousands of Australians experience homelessness. But it doesn't have to be that way. This year our team is 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, all of us will 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. Will you help us reach our target? Donating $100 can make a huge difference to people who need it most.
So far this year we helped provide
33
Individual support programs
88
Beds
355
Meals
Thank you to our Sponsors
$1.52k
Anonymous
$1.5k
Ikebal Patel
$1.03k
Anonymous
Thanks Sonia, for making a contribution that I am too old to even contemplate. Stay warm.
$1,000
Anonymous
$725
Anonymous
$392
Anonymous
I do hope you have warm clothes
$211
Georgie Prattis
Always the first to step up for a good cause! Xx
$211
Anonymous
$211
Anonymous
$127
Wendy
Housing for all for a healthy society ❤️
$127
Anonymous
Thank you Sonia.
$127
Brian Myers
Well done for raising money for this important cause and I hope you have good sleeping bags to keep you warm!
$127
Brian Myers
Well done for raising money for this important cause and I hope you have good sleeping bags to keep you warm!
$127
Macedonia Contos
$127
Helen And David Palmer
Well done Sonia.
$127
Melissa Monteiro
You continue to inspire Maria 🤗 Keep going ! Melissa
$127
Suzy Bourdamis
Always advocating for those less fortunate, for a more just, and equal world. Go you wonderful CEO you! Much love!
$127
Geraldine Manser
$120
Darryl Fallow
Happy to support the CEO Sleepout. I hope this will assist others in some way.
$120
Lachlan Strahan
Good on you Sonia
$106
Samantha Rowe
$106
Alan Hodges
You are an inspiration Sonia.
$106
Robert & Jeanne James
*** Good on ya, Sonia *** I do hope it's not toooo cold that night! Last time I slept on the floor was for two weeks in a homeless shelter in Manhattan during a hurricane - I'll tell you about it some time!
$106
Femi & Christie Idowu
This is a worthy cause, and we wish you the best.
$106
J Boynton
Well done Sonia for taking part in this important cause.
$100
Anonymous
$100
Anup Pereira
Keep up the good work!
$85
Paul Hutchcroft
Sonia, We greatly admire all you do! All the best, Paul
$80
Zaheeda Patel
Great work Zak!
$80
Susan Akhurst
Best wishes for the sleepout Sonia
$80
Assunta Morrone
$80
Kathie Potts
Best wishes for the fundraising and a safe sleep out. Kathie
$80
Melissa Monteiro
Great effort Sonia to sleep in the cold for a bigger cause! appreciate your efforts ! Congratulations on reaching your goal 💐
$80
Shane Kologlu
$54
Zaved Patel
Well done Zak!
$54
Rob
A couple of beanies, gloves, socks and your big brave heart 🔥💖
$54
Sarah Johnson
Congratulations Maria for challenging yourself by participating in this great fundraising event! All the best for reaching your fundraising goal.
$54
Tay
Amazing Zakia!!
$54
Anonymous
Stay warm!!!
$54
Robert Henderson
Good work Sonia from Kerri & Rob.
$54
Rob Woolston
$54
Trish Odonohue & Associates
Did this a few years ago, great experience, highlighted the vulnerabilities of older women sleeping rough. We can & must do better!
$54
Corinne Bruen
You’re an inspiration
$54
Jo-anne, Charlie, Thomas & Alissa Dimopoulos
Go Maria, well done!
$53
Pele Cannon
Hope it's not a frosty one for you!
$50
Emily Dimitriadis
Go Maria!! Always taking positive action to help others! You are an inspiration xox
$50
Nameera And Sadiya
You’re doing amazing work, keep shining Zakia .
$50
Ruby Stella Helen & Joe M
Go Aunty Ma! You are an inspiration to us all. We love you and all that you do to make this world a better place xxx
$50
Mohammed Ali
Well done Zakia and your team. Your effort is inspiring. Proud of you
$50
Anonymous
$33
Janet Bromley
$30
Melinda
Great initiative on raising awareness around homelessness in Australia.
$28
Michelle Barclay
You’re amazing Sonia! Good luck on the night!
$28
Anonymous
$28
Karen Gair
$28
Christine Rat
Thanks for supporting this cause!
$28
Kay P
$28
Anonymous
$25
Jackie Wairimu
Keep up the good work, Zakia.
$23
Pam
$23
Anonymous
Stay safe and warm!
$23
Elise Pender
As always Maria, you are fighting the good fight, standing up for anyone and everyone who needs support. We are so proud of you.
$20
Anonymous
$9
Ana Nov Rowley
Hi Zakia, Nice to see you again. Amazing role model. Ana
Team Members
Multicultural Hub Canberra
Zakia Patel
$4,792.46
$4,000
Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services
Sonia Di Mezza
$4,456.54
$4,000
Settlement Council of Australia
