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 and to raise awareness of homelessness in Australia.
For one night (and for the second year), I'll be sleeping outside as part of this important charity event.
To help break the devastating cycle of homelessness, I need your support.
Donating as little as $10 can make a difference to people who need it most, but by donating $100 or more you can make a significant impact.
So far this year I helped provide
45
Individual support programs
118
Beds
475
Meals
Funds raised over the years
Latest Donations
$1.03k
Serena Ho & Family
$530
Lucy Wu
Well done Ms Powell! You're a great ROLE MODEL for all of the girls at SGHS! Take care and stay warm at the sleepout night.
$530
Arthur
Strong & Stable Leadership as always! Great cause and all the best, you're very much missed!
$505
Sam S. Sisavanh
$505
Anna Hasn
Thank you for leading by example to highlight compassion and kindness as core values we wish our young women to embody. All the best and hope it's not too cold!
$500
Rachel Powell
$318.90
Nicola Musgrove
$318.90
George Christianos
$318.90
Martin Considine
well done Rachel from the Considine family
$318.90
Matched Donation
$318.90
Anonymous
Its a great cause. Thank you for raising awareness Rachel
$300
Nm
Well done Rachel!
$300
Szurgot Family
Your commitment to making a difference is truly inspiring. Best wishes for the night !
$250
Tong Family
$250
Matched Donation
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to The Dick and Pip Smith Foundation! Keep up all the great work!
$215
Alicia & Katherine Socr
$215
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
Angela Lyris
Congratulations you are an inspiration to the rest of us.
$127.34
Maria Casbolt
Leadership is at its best when it serves others and leads by example - proud of you Rachel, for walking the talk.
$127.34
Kathleen Falster
$127.34
Yucong Wang
$127.34
Catherine Bavell
$127.34
Anonymous
$127.34
Con Zamagias
$127.34
Anonymous
$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
Lucky & Richard
Thank you Rachel for taking part in the Vinnies CEO Sleep Out again this year. We are pleased to support. Your compassion and leadership set a wonderful example for the girls at SGHS. With thanks and best wishes, Lucky and Richard.
$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
Anonymous
Go Rachel! What a wonderful example you are.
$127.34
Susana Loekman
Incredible cause. Best of luck for the Sleepout!
$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
Louis Park
$120
Emily Hirschhorn
$120
Stephanie Francis
Well done Rachel, such a worthy cause!
$120
Fiona Ford
$119.92
Steve Moore
All the best for the sleep out - a worthy cause!
$106.12
Stephanie Wen
$106.12
Kirsty & Bryant Plavsic
Well done Rachel, such a worthy cause.
$106.12
Danielle And Jamie Benson
Amazing charity and worthy cause to raise money for. Good luck!
$106.12
The Macdonald Family
Well done Rachel! A great cause.
$106.12
Thien-ha & Ha-dan
Thanks, Ms Powell! Stay warm.
$106.12
Sam Phillis
Good on you, Rachel! Great cause!
$103.72
Ngoc Phan
Thank you Ms Powell for participating in this great cause. Stay warm!
$100
Mc Lawyers & Advisers
Hope this helps someone who needs it.
$100
Matched Donation
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to The Dick and Pip Smith Foundation! Keep up all the great work!
$84.41
Jocelyn Brewer
Thank you for being such an epic leader, with such excellent energy.
$80.96
Kenta Treacher
A fantastic cause Rachel! You’re setting an excellent example.
$80.96
David Arblaster
Well done Rachel! What an important thing to do as a community leader.
$80.96
Pattama Wightman
$80.96
Dare And Vanessa
Good work Rach!! I’m behind you all the way!!
$80.96
Corinne Grant
$80.96
Pauline Zufferey
$80.96
Joanna Chan
$80.96
Anonymous
We support your meaningful cause for the community. Ms Powell. Stay warm.
$80.96
Wayne Humphreys
Best wishes Rachel - stay warm!
$80.96
May T
Appreciate your effort.
$80.06
Shupta Dutt
$75
Alexandra Korch
$75
Kate Mcnamara
$75
Victoria Wulff
$65
Matched Donation
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to The Dick and Pip Smith Foundation! Keep up all the great work!
$65
Solh Louvaine Peltier-powell
$54.84
Matched Donation
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to The Dick and Pip Smith Foundation! Keep up all the great work!
$54.84
Anonymous
$54.84
Anonymous
$54.84
Tracie
Thanks for putting my homeless family member up😊
$54.84
Bec Cameron
Stay warm Rachel, a great cause.
$54.84
Rockliff Family
$54.84
Dimitra Damianos
$54.84
Jess & Aurora Smth
Go Rachel! Love that you are doing this and supporting those who experience homelessness
$54.84
Kathy Mckee
$54.84
Anna Mo
Amazing cause and stay warm!
$54.84
Andreas
$54.84
Lauren Silvestro
Go Rachel!!
$54.84
Anonymous
$54.84
Imogen Smit
$54.84
Jeffrey Yu
$54.84
Yue Zhao
Stay warm!
$54.84
Fiona Lau
$54.84
Matched Donation
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to The Dick and Pip Smith Foundation! Keep up all the great work!
$54.84
Daniel Joyce
$54.84
Matched Donation
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to The Dick and Pip Smith Foundation! Keep up all the great work!
$54.84
Matched Donation
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to The Dick and Pip Smith Foundation! Keep up all the great work!
$54.84
Yan Zeng
$54.84
Madeleine
$54.84
Anonymous
$54.84
Tabs Humza & Ryan Pereira
Thanks for your leadership Rachel. Your commitment to the community within and outside our school is truly inspiring. Stay warm!
$54.84
Claire Han
Go Ms Powell! Hope you stay warm!
$54.84
Julie Haldane
$54.84
Cathy Morrison
I admire what you do to raise awareness within the SGHS community of our responsibility to help others
$54.24
Anonymous
$53.64
James C
Great cause Rachel! James C
$53.64
Natasha Heyward
$53.64
Matched Donation
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to The Dick and Pip Smith Foundation! Keep up all the great work!
$50
Brett Ogden
$50
Yee Mei Chow
Go Rachel! Good on you for doing this again. Stay warm!
$50
Nikki Huang
You are so inspiring! Thanks for being such a great principal. :)
$50
Anonymous
Thank you, Ms Powell. You’re a great example for our girls to follow.
$50
Anonymous
$50
Matched Donation
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to The Dick and Pip Smith Foundation! Keep up all the great work!
$50
Zoe Meng
$50
Jo Tilker
$50
Romain Bonjean
$50
Khushaal Vyas
You’re amazing as always - miss you!
$50
Keppie Family
$44.71
Anonymous
$38.48
Anonymous
$33.87
K Tran
$30
Rosie Franco
$28.43
Kylie Haas
$28.43
Kevin Zhao
Great cause for the community. Keep warm.
$28.43
Matched Donation
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to The Dick and Pip Smith Foundation! Keep up all the great work!
$28.43
Matched Donation
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to The Dick and Pip Smith Foundation! Keep up all the great work!
$28.43
Bianca Scott
Great work Ms Powell - from Ms Scott and fam.
$28.43
Matched Donation
Congratulations, you have received a matched donation thanks to The Dick and Pip Smith Foundation! Keep up all the great work!
$25
Sarah Kruger
$23.50
Angela Lewis
$23.50
Simon Fisher
Stay warm
$23.50
Anonymous
$23.50
Jenny Zhang
$23.50
Anonymous
$23.02
Crystal Chau
$20
Amy Liu
Well done!
$17.66
Isabelle Levantard
Dear Ms Powell, I hope my pocket money can contribute to somebody's warm meal. I know how it feels to be less fortunate. I am grateful to have a role model that shows compassion and continues to brings light to the world.
$17.66
Hanan Saleh
You are awesome
$11.80
Madeleine Low
Great work supporting a good cause.
$11.80
Jason Peltier
$11.80
Nectar Soliman
All the best
$11.80
Dear Rachel, thank you for once again setting an example for students at the School the importance of looking after our community members who are less fortunate and in need of help. Stay warm on the night! Lawrence