One night isn't a lot, but it can make a whole lot of difference
Every night, thousands of Australians experience homelessness. But it doesn't have to be that way. This year I'm taking part in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout to raise money for the St Vincent de Paul Society to support Australians in need. For one night, 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
26
Individual support programs
68
Beds
275
Meals
Funds raised over the years
Latest Donations
$1.03k
Anonymous
$1,000
Matched Donation
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to The Dick and Pip Smith Foundation! Keep up all the great work!
$530
Kitchen Group
Thank you for doing this. Your kindness and courage will help bring warmth, hope, and support to people doing it tough this winter. Wishing you a safe night, a warm heart, and knowing that your efforts are making a real difference.
$530
Anonymous
$530
Pearce Ip
Go to it Paul
$530
Matched Donation
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to The Dick and Pip Smith Foundation! Keep up all the great work!
$525
Anonymous
we spend millions learning how to live on the moon tomorrow, when children died yesterday because they have no food.
$525
Matched Donation
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to The Dick and Pip Smith Foundation! Keep up all the great work!
$525
Anonymous
Muscles shrink without heavy loads, and your spirit fades without a fight. You must hunt for the hard path. Take the cold shower. Carry the heavy bag.
$525
Matched Donation
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to The Dick and Pip Smith Foundation! Keep up all the great work!
$300
Annie Stewart
Good work Paul, that's very kind of you.
$261.25
Martin
Proud you are doing this again! Wishing you the best night out as you help others.
$210.20
Matched Donation
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to The Dick and Pip Smith Foundation! Keep up all the great work!
$210.20
Erik Mcginnis
$210.20
Janice Hickman
You're my champion
$127.34
Hills Basketball
I know you'll be missing the chance to continue your mission to convert me but at least you won't have to worry about being attacked by my dog. Stay warm mate!
$127.34
Rob Zikmann
All in a good cause.
$106.12
Andrew + Sarah
$106.12
Luba Bowden
Bless you
$106.12
Sam Bowden
Great effort for a great cause Paul. Third year in a row! Proud of you x Sam and Sharon
$102
Jono
God bless you... :)
$80.96
Matched Donation
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to The Dick and Pip Smith Foundation! Keep up all the great work!
$80.96
Nothing in this world will take the place of persistence. Talent will not; Nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; Unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.