One night isn't a lot, but it can make a whole lot of difference
Every night, thousands of Australians experience homelessness, and the truth is, homelessness can happen to anyone. It doesn’t discriminate. A job loss, a health crisis, family violence, or an unexpected life event can quickly turn someone’s world upside down.
While homelessness is often seen as a big city issue, it’s a growing and very real challenge in regional areas too. I want to shine a spotlight on what’s happening in our own region, because people here deserve support, dignity, and hope just as much as anyone else.
This year, I’m taking part in the Vinnies CEO SLEEP OUT to raise funds for the St Vincent de Paul Society.
On the 18th of June, I will be spending the night sleeping outdoors at Adelaide Zoo, in the elements, alongside a group of other compassionate leaders. It’s just one night of discomfort for us, but it represents the harsh reality faced every day by so many vulnerable people in our community. That single night has the ability to contribute to meaningful, lasting change for those doing it tough.
But this is about more than just one night. My goal is to raise awareness and help bring more attention, and hopefully more funding into our regional community by supporting an organisation which is on the ground making a real difference. I’ll be creating a page and sharing updates along the way so you can follow the journey, see the impact, and stay connected to the cause.
To help break the devastating cycle of homelessness, I need your support.
Any donation, no matter the size, helps create real change. It’s not about how much one person gives, it’s about what we can achieve together.
If 500 people simply donated the cost of their morning coffee, we would not only reach my $4,000 target, we’d absolutely smash it!
That’s the power of living in a regional community. Small, everyday gestures can add up to life changing support for someone in need.
So whether it’s $5, $10, $50 or $100, every dollar brings us closer to making a meaningful difference right here in our region.
Will you help me reach, and exceed my $4,000 goal?
Thank you for standing with me, and for standing with those in our community who need us most.
Jessie
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So far this year I helped provide
13
Individual support programs
35
Beds
140
Meals
Latest Donations
$1,000
Village Medical Centre
$309.30
Hoggett
Great effort! Happy to help 😊
$200
Anonymous
Raffle Tickets sold by local Vinnies team
$165
Jessica Bilal
Raffle Tickets sold
$150
Anonymous
Local Vinnies Raffle donations
$126.62
Caitlin Ashworth
$125.50
Jaana & Fats
Snuggle up to a Panda if you get cold. Great cause.
$125.50
The Ryan Bowman Legacy Of Care Foundation
Hi Jess, We just wanted to reach out and say how wonderful it is to hear you are taking part in the upcoming Vinnies CEO Sleepout. What a fantastic thing to do. The work Vinnies does in our community is so important, and it is great to see people like you stepping up to support it. We have no doubt you will do brilliantly. Wishing you all the best for the night and well done for putting your hand up. Warm regards, Chris Brooks and Deb Brooks The Ryan Bowman Legacy of Care Foundation
$106.12
Matched Donation
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to SA Power Networks & Enerven Employee Foundation. Keep up all the great work!
$106.12
Martin Allen
$106.12
Charlie Matthews
$106.12
Anonymous
Raffle purchase
$105
Anonymous
Raffle Tickets sold
$95
Jessica Bilal
Day 1 and 2 of raffle
$80.25
Harry Gaden
$78.45
Anonymous
$60.13
Anonymous
Raffle Tickets
$60.13
Matched Donation
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to SA Power Networks & Enerven Employee Foundation. Keep up all the great work!
$60
Anonymous
Raffle donations
$60
Jessica Bilal
Raffle tickets
$54.84
Susan Rowett
$54.84
Dan O'neil
$54.84
Linda Foote
$54.84
Chris Mcdonnell
$54.84
George Beck
Great effort!
$54.12
Beck Laurenson
You’re amazing ❤️❤️❤️
$54.12
Russell
Good on you Jess for doing this
$54.12
John Hutchison
Great work. I’ll bring you some soup!
$54.12
Jessica Bilal
$51
Ashley Nattrass
Great work Jess
$50
Crystal Berry
You're doing amazing things my love. So proud 👏
$44.71
Matched Donation
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to SA Power Networks & Enerven Employee Foundation. Keep up all the great work!
$44.71
Anonymous
$33.87
Sarah Barney Elders
So proud of you always, well done
$33.15
Amanda Short
Proud of you xx
$33.15
Jaala Ashworth
Wish I could give you more. Very proud of you
$28.43
Clint & Tanya Wilson
Incredible Effort Jess! You’ve got this 💪🏽
$27.81
Matt Holden
Good on ya for doing this. Great cause!!
$27.81
Kate Hill
$23.50
Jason Wallace
Great effort for an important cause. Well done Jess!
$22.10
Megan Pegler
$17.16
Jessica Bilal
Raffle donations
$15
Anonymous
Raffle tickets x 3
$11.80
Thomas Foote
2 raffle tickets
$11.80
Taj White
2 raffle tickets
$11.65
Steph
$5
Anonymous
1 raffle ticket
