One night isn’t homelessness. It’s just a glimpse.
This year I’m taking part in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout here in Wollongong.
I’ll be sleeping outside for one night. No bed. No comfort. No safety net.
And the truth is… I get to go home the next morning.
Thousands of Australians don’t.
They don’t know where they’ll sleep tomorrow. Or next week. Or how they’re going to keep their kids safe, warm, and fed.
And it’s not who you think.
It’s mums. It’s kids. It’s people who had normal lives until something went wrong. A breakup. Financial stress. Domestic violence. One moment that tipped everything.
I know how quickly life can change. I’ve lived through hard seasons. I know what it feels like when things aren’t stable, when you’re just trying to hold it together.
That’s why this matters to me.
I’m not doing this for attention. I’m doing it because ignoring this problem doesn’t sit right with me anymore.
The money raised goes to the St Vincent de Paul Society, helping provide real support. Not just a meal, but a chance for someone to feel human again. A safe place. A way forward.
If you’re in a position to give, even a little… please do.
Because while I’ll get one uncomfortable night…someone else is facing another one tonight.
And the night after that.
So far this year I helped provide
5
Individual support programs
13
Beds
55
Meals
Latest Donations
$150
Jessica Arroyo
$127.34
Steve Pilcher
Good luck beautiful stay warm and safe
$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
Elizabeth & Lachlan
Your kindness & compassion is truly inspiring. Much love Elizabeth ❤️
$127.34
Steve Pilcher
Luv ya luv ya luv ya
$127.34
Elizabeth & Lachlan
I'll be thinking of you darling girl 🙏
$116.73
Shoalhaven Lawns Gardens And Properties
Awesome Jess! such a great cause, well done😊
$106.12
Shoalhaven Lawns Gardens And Properties
Got get it Jess, your awesome. Great cause and happy to help
$54.84
Liz Arroyo
Well done Jess. Great cause! You are amazing 👏
$54.84
Steve & Erika Durrant
Got hard Jess ,we are behind you all the way.
$54.84
Anonymous
Love your work ❤️
$53.64
Carolyn Lee
Well done, Jess x
$50
Tabitha Woonings
You arevan amazing human always thinking of others !! You got this girl !!
$33.87
Tania Wieden
$33.87
J Barnes
❤️
$30
Ray Leung
Good on you, Jess!
$28.43
The Chambers Fam
Great Cause Jess, great job! X
$23.50
Debbie O’connell
So proud of you, gorgeous girl. ❤️😘
$23.50
Margaret Cachia
$23.50
Donna Valantis
I love you and I am so proud of you No one deserves to sleep rough.
$23.50
Melanie G
Even a small donation like mine $20 can be used to help someone in need. Here's to a future with better support for those doing it tough and sleeping rough.
$23.50
Paul Green
You got this jess
$23.50
Rob Kelly
Great work Jess! A cause close to my heart as i had an uncle living homeless in McCabe Park when he passed. We didn’t know his situation and he was too proud to tell family. Thank you for doing this.
$23.50
Zia And Zio Nacarri
Good luck Jess
$12.03
Vyrna Buchanan
Big supporters of you beautiful xx
$11.80
Wade Beveridge
$11.80
Antonio Stella
Good luck with the fundraiser
$11.80
Anonymous
$11.80
Tydyl Cleaning Service
$11.56
Kirstin Cox
$9.63
Sonja Vanderkley
To Jess Hope this helpi, I’m so proud of you and admire you
$6.20
Holli Green
❤️
$6.20
Tamara
Your amazing and we are so proud of you.
$6.20
Angela Lyons
Good on you Jess xx amazing thing to do
$6.20
Tatania Arnold
Love ya xxx
$5
Anonymous
So proud of you.
