One Night in the Cold to Help Thousands Find Warmth.
Each night that I go home to a warm bed and the
comfort of my loved ones, I’m acutely aware that thousands of Australians do
not have a safe place to sleep. Homelessness is not just a circumstance, it is
an emotion, a fear, an uncertainty that no one should have to endure.
Last year, during my first Vinnies CEO
Sleepout, I listened to courageous people share their lived experiences of
homelessness. As the cold night settled like ice on top of my sleeping bag, I
gained a small glimpse into a reality that so many face every single day. When
the morning came and I returned to the arms of my family, I was reminded that
this is a privilege not afforded to everyone.
At Francom, we see every day how financial
hardship and debt can be the first steps toward homelessness. That’s why we
remain committed to offering compassionate, realistic pathways to help people
regain stability. And it’s why I am once again taking part in the Vinnies
CEO Sleepout, because awareness isn’t enough. We must be proactive,
not just reactive, if we truly want to break the cycle.
This year, my goal is to raise $35,000
to support essential services such as crisis accommodation, food, wraparound
programs, and long‑term support. These are the foundations that help rebuild
lives and prevent homelessness from re‑occurring.
But I can’t do it alone.
Your support, whether big or small, has
the power to create real, lasting change.
Together, let’s continue the conversation.
Together, let’s drive meaningful action.
Together, we can help build a future where every person has a safe place to
call home.
So far this year I helped provide
77
Individual support programs
204
Beds
817
Meals
Funds raised over the years
Latest Donations
$5.03k
Fran Fam
$1.03k
Anonymous
AMJ
$1.03k
Soul Origin
Great cause, love your amazing work G!
$1,000
Matched Donation
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$1,000
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$1,000
Irini Maniakis
You make your dad and I so proud Georgina. Love you
$600
Anonymous
$545
Jeandarc Antoun
Love u Em George
$530
Anonymous
God bless..
$530
Ourania Karteris
$530
Kyriakoula Tranopoulos
So proud of you for making the world a better place Georgina 🤍
$510.50
Gavin Wardle
Well done Georgie.
$505
Natasha Antoun
Keep up the incredible work
$318.90
Rc
$318.90
Anonymous
$318.90
Serena
God bless you for your kindness 🙏♥️
$316.50
Kimberley Hansen
Amazing work Georgina, proud of you as always xo
$316.50
Rangi Clarke
Great cause G! 🙌 You got this!
$311.70
Simon O
$309.30
Simon O
Thank you for making time in a busy world for such a good cause.
$300
Halima Selhab
Georgina the work you do is amazing and inspiring.
$300
Anonymous
God bless you
$300
Matched Donation
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$300
Bonobo Education
May God bless you and your family always.
$300
Daniella S
Always proud xx
$261.25
Simon Offord
$215
Sam Farahar
$215
Pratik Shah
Continue the giving!! Proud to be part of your team😀👍!
$215
Jenny Tranopoulos
Great work Georgina
$211
Melissa Chiem
$211
Matched Donation
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$206.62
Allyson El-khouri
$206.62
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$162.75
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$162.75
Rikki-lee
$150
Josette R
Great initiative Georgina, so proud of you 🩵
$150
Joella
$140
Georgina Antoun
Matched donations 15/6
$127.34
Matthew
$127.34
Azra Wakim
$127.34
Ally El-khouri
Thank you for being the kind of leader who makes a real difference everyday xx
$127.34
Debbie Thomson
$126.62
Ruth Dennis
Great cause
$126.62
Vlantina Toma
Good luck Gina, very inspiring 🥰
$126.62
Sam El-khouri
$126.62
Matched Donation
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$126.62
Chris Jackson
Good luck Georgina!
$125.18
Matched Donation
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$125.18
Monica Boutros
God Bless 🤍
$120
Matched Donation
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$120
Felicity Sinnett
$120
Matched Donation
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$120
Anonymous
Amazing Work
$106.12
Matched Donation
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$106.12
Karla Shand
Good luck! : )
$106.12
Monica Habib
So proud
$106.12
Charles Katrib
So proud of you Georgina !!
$106.12
Jacob Shehata
$106.12
Justin Aavik
$103.72
Eric Phan
$103.72
Charlene And Nicole
We're so proud of you, good luck!!!
$103.72
Matched Donation
$100
Zaliah Dayeian
Good Luck! You’re so inspiring!
$100
Matched Donation
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$100
Billy Whiting
Thank you for all you do!
$100
Matched Donation
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$100
Luke Mabey - Sushi Sushi
$100
Marc H
$80.96
Liladhar Sapkota
Leading with both Vision and Heart.
$80.50
Jose Rodrigues
$54.84
Matched Donation
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$54.84
Jakob Raguz
Thankyou for everything you do G!
$54.84
Chaouk Samira
Go get em tiger x
$54.84
Charlie Fergus
Thank you and please stay warm!
$54.12
Vanessa Vozzo
$51
Matched Donation
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$51
Arjin Celik
Great Work Georgina
$50
Matched Donation
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$50
Saman Nadeem
Thankyou Georgina for always inspiring us to help others.
$50
Ioanna M
Yay georgie
$50
Adam Vucic
$33.87
Maryellen Darrie
A great cause! Fabulous !!
$33.87
Angelyn Magtibay
$33.15
Clare Dennis
Go Georgie 🎉
$25.50
Anton Campion
Great job
$25
Zayne Edmonds
Good stuff G
$25
Matched Donation
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$23.50
Anton Campion
Keep up the great work
$22
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$22
Suzana
$16.65
Andrea Ioannou
$16.65
Matched Donation
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$11.80
Antonio Gerace
$10
Andrea
$6.20
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$6.20
Suzana Mikovic
Absolutely smashing it Georgina! 🤍
So proud