One night isn't a lot, but it can make a whole lot of difference
As someone who works in construction and who
strives to deliver projects that meet exacting standards of quality and
amenity, I lament the fact that more than 122,000 people in Australia are
without a roof over their head or even a safe place to rest or live, and many
of those are children under the age of 12.
I'm also aware of how this is such a growing
problem and how those finding themselves in this situation is changing and
becoming worse, particularly for an increasing number of young people and older
women, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and recent
migrants, who are disproportionately affected.
Just over a year ago, I joined the board of
Havelock Housing who provide social, affordable and community housing for
low-income people and those with special needs. This opportunity has given me
an insight into how critical it is that we support people to make that first
step to finding a safe and secure place.
For me personally, while spending a night in the
Canberra cold is nothing compared to being there night after night, I hope my
night will contribute towards making the future a little brighter, safer and
more comfortable for someone by raising funds that will go towards life-saving
accommodation, essential support services and long-term solutions for those who
need it most, while also raising awareness about this significant issue.
If you can provide some support to the Vinnies
CEO Sleepout, I'd be so grateful. If you can't, that’s ok too and hopefully you
can help someone in another way or contribute next year…. or even perhaps join
me and a lot of other industry leaders from the Canberra construction community
who care deeply about this issue.
So far this year I helped provide
49
Individual support programs
129
Beds
519
Meals
Latest Donations
$50
Mel Bray
$316.50
Jane & Rob Gunn
$54.12
Lana And Andrew
Well done Mark
$52.92
Sparsh Gambhir
$126.62
Alisa Honeyman
Well done Mark!
$126.62
Simon And Daniela Agnello
Stay warm Mark.
$126.62
Kieran Prescott
$126.62
Anthony Aloe
$126.62
Mish & Tom
We are so proud of you Mark. Huge effort especially tonight with extremely cold temperatures forecasted .
$316.50
Integrated Building Services Management
Good luck tonight Mark - well done with your fundraising!
$126.62
Edgar Sharp
$80.25
Dylan & Alyssa Paraga
Good luck Mark! Hopefully the great cause you're supporting provides some level of comfort during an icy evening!
$106.12
David Sloan
Well done mate Hope its not too chilly
$80.25
Dane Kosky
As your night away from your family and what we call ‘normal’ I wanted to wish you a restful night and successful outcome for your fundraising goal. Your efforts will help a lot of people in need. Well done using your platform to shine a light on a very meaningful cause. If you need me to drop a warm coffee to you over night let me know ☕️ From my family to yours The Kosky’s
$316.50
Eleni Notaras
Good luck!
$126.62
Anthony Hughes
Wishing you all the best as you brave the cold for such an important cause.
$106.12
Jenny Chapman
$100
Matt Doogan
All the best Mark, this is a very worthy cause, especially in a Canberra winter.
$54.12
Alastair Maccallum
Always doing your bit Mark. The MacCallums
$211
Lou Agnello
$80.25
Paul Bauer
$126.62
James Crook
All the best Mark!
$22.58
Peta Kay
$1,000
Matched Donation
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation! Keep up all the great work.
$2.5k
Manteena Security
$1,000
Matched Donation
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation! Keep up all the great work.
$2.5k
Manteena Commercial
$54.12
Gillian Sharp
A great thing to do. Stay warm Mark!
$50
Sharon C
Good luck Mark!
$43.60
Todd & Susie Melrose
May thoughts of climbing the Italian Alps, allow you to drift off to 😴
$106.12
Colin Anstie
Great work Mark, such an important topic to raise awareness for and support.
$316.50
Jenny Chillingworth
$123.74
Danny & Sonya Agnello
$54.12
Catherine Day
You're a champion, Mark.
$106.12
Lach
$54.12
Sue Ludwig
$126.62
Nashes
Good on you, Mark.
$126.62
Sonia
All the best Mark
$80.25
The Mossop’s
$126.62
Eugenie And Luke
Great work Mark, a very worthy cause.
$316.50
Renrow Steel
$530
The Haileys
$1,000
Snow Foundation
$22.58
Glen Hatherly
Well done Mark. Awesome thing to do. Blessings Glen
$120
Allan Yaldwyn
$126.62
Andrew Singer
$505
Stephen Byron
Double thermals … temazapan
$126.62
Richard Pantano
$40
Jessica Bramwell
Good on you Mark!
$126.62
Sarah Burrows
$126.62
Julia Pollok
Kudos to you for backing such an important cause!
$22.58
Tatjana Keski-frantti
Well Done
$80
Anonymous
$22.58
Anonymous
Good on you Mark, thankyou for giving up a night of comfort to raise awareness and funds for this heartbreaking issue.
$126.62
Michael Grace
$54.12
Ronny Reichelt
Good on you Mark
$33.15
Suellen De Oliveira
$54.12
Andrew Kemp
$54.12
Alicia Von Renouard
$54.12
Anonymous
$123.74
Scott Press
$80.25
Christine Miliano
Awesome Mark!!
$126.62
Gordon Cook
$80.25
Sally Hudson
$312.90
Great effort Mark