Vinnies CEO Sleepout 2024
Vinnies CEO Sleepout 2024
Real Heart. Real Action. This year our CEO, Derek Weatherley spent the night in the Hunter region to support the excellent work of Vinnies and the Vinnies CEO Sleepout . Derek has been participating in this initiative for 8 years and said “I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to spend some time in the Hunter this year hearing about the extent of the local homelessness issues in that region and the wide range of programs that Vinnies undertake to support people into secure and sustained housing arrangements. I also had the opportunity to spend some time with Mark Williams the CEO at The Mutual Bank who are always looking at ways to support the greater Hunter community.”
Thank you to the many of you associated with Indue that have regularly supported Vinnies through our support for the Sleepout since 2017. Vinnies do an outstanding job and your support does make a difference to the lives of those affected by homelessness.
If you would like to know more about how to participate in the next Vinnies CEO Sleepout click here: Fundraise for Australians experiencing homelessness – Vinnies CEO Sleepout
CEO Sleepout overview: The Vinnies CEO Sleepout is an annual fundraising event organised by the St. Vincent de Paul Society to raise awareness and funds for homelessness in Australia. Each year, business and community leaders spend a night sleeping outdoors to experience a fraction of the challenges faced by those without secure housing. Participants are encouraged to raise funds from their networks, which are then directed to support Vinnies’ services such as crisis accommodation, food, healthcare, and counselling for people experiencing homelessness.
Through this event, Vinnies aims to not only generate financial support but also foster a deeper understanding of the issue of homelessness among influential leaders. By engaging with the realities faced by the homeless, participants become advocates for change, using their platforms to influence policy and community attitudes. The CEO Sleepout underscores the importance of collective action to address homelessness and improve the lives of vulnerable Australians.
