One night isn't a lot, but it can make a whole lot of difference
People who become homeless are simply people who by various experiences and sometimes failure by society find themselves without a roof over their heads. They are PEOPLE!
Although I will be 77 by the time of Sleepout 2026, I am so aware that there are many people my age and older who are not sure if they will have a roof over their heads tonight. Volunteering at the Vinnies Support Centre in Nambour, we talk with people in this position each week. Last year a gentleman approached us on the beach and asked if he could join the group as he had nowhere to sleep that night wanted the safety of the group - great motivation for us to see what we can do to help.
Every night, thousands of Australians experience homelessness. But it doesn't have to be that way.
For just one night of discomfort and some fundraising effort, with your help, we could help someone have some stable accommodation. 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
19
Individual support programs
50
Beds
203
Meals
Funds raised over the years
Latest Donations
$530
Paul And Melissa Arnold
$505
Chris Gilmore
$423.60
Matched Donation
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to an Anonymous Donor. Keep up the great work!
$423.60
Chris Raffle
Proceeds of raffle
$422
Matched Donation from BDO and an anonymous donor
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to BDO and an anonymous donor. Keep up all the great work!
$422
Helen & Cam Minto
Well done Chris!
$305.50
Vince Arnold
Good on you Chris, the need is getting greater with Trumps War fueling inflation.
$305.50
Anonymous
$255.50
Matched Donation from BDO and an anonymous donor
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to BDO and an anonymous donor. Keep up all the great work!
$255.50
Chris Raffle
$158.25
Rose
Good on you Mum!!
$158.25
Matched Donation from BDO and an anonymous donor
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to BDO and an anonymous donor. Keep up all the great work!
$127.34
Susie
Thanks for all you do to support people in need x
$125.50
Karen Andrews
Fantastic work Chris. Best of luck with the event.
$106.12
Carmel Barry
Good on you Aunty Chris xo
$100
Joe Engel
COngrats Chris
$100
Matched Donation
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to an Anonymous Donor. Keep up the great work!
$100
Anonymous
$80.96
Peter Ryan
your an inspiration, thank you
$80.96
Matched Donation
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to an Anonymous Donor. Keep up the great work!
$80.96
Diane Fichera
You are an inspiration Chris living SVDP values.
$80.96
Maggie Arnold
Good luck Chris! Great cause.x
$80.96
Desley Murphy
Go Chris!!!!
$80.96
M Stock
$80.25
Desley Murphy
You are inspirational Chris. Well Done!
$75
Beth Kipping
Go Mum!
$75
Elizabeth Arnold
Good on you Chris! Hope it goes well ❤️
$60
Joe Engel + Chris Comp Ticket Sales
Congrats Chris - Ticket sales hopefully doubled
$60
Matched Donation
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$55.50
Yvonne Koster
$55.50
Tony Arnold (snr)
$54.12
Debby Frawley
What a great cause Chris! Wishing you every success in your fundraising efforts.
$37.15
Mary And Peter
Great effort Chris! You are appreciated!
$33.87
Carmel Winter
Wonderful work Chris
$33.15
Jo Minto
Good on YOU ♥️
$28.43
Annette Baker
$28.43
Matched Donation
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$22.58
Anonymous
$22.58
Annette Arnold
Well done
$22.58
Matched Giver
$20
Bill Gilmore
$17.66
Jen Lillis
✨
Well done Chris. Paul & Melissa