The St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn (Vinnies) is inviting the community to be part of something powerful: the first-ever Vinnies Community Sleepout in Young, raising vital funds to support locals experiencing homelessness and hardship.
The Vinnies Community Sleepout is a grassroots event where people come together to sleep out for one night, gaining insight into the realities of homelessness while raising funds to help those in crisis.
It is all about locals supporting locals.
The event replaces last year’s Vinnies CEO Sleepout hub in Young, opening participation to all members of the community.
“Hardship in our community wears many faces,” said Vinnies Canberra/Goulburn CEO Lucy Hohnen.
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“It’s the young person couch-surfing, the pensioner sleeping in a car, the single parent choosing between rent and food. This crisis is growing, and it’s happening right here.” The event will take place on Thursday 28 August, from 6pm to 6am, on the verandah of Vinnies Young at 120 Lovell Street.
Participants are encouraged to register, fundraise, and join in a meaningful act of solidarity.
The goal is to raise $60,000, with funds staying in the Western Region, to meet urgent needs, including: · Providing food staples and toiletries for local pantry programs that support struggling families. ·
Supplying ready-to-heat meals for people without stable housing or access to cooking facilities. ·
Funding case management support to help people maintain tenancies and access crisis accommodation. ·
Distributing emergency swags for those with no other options. ·
Offering food pantry vouchers to help families stretch household budgets and reduce food insecurity.
“Our local member volunteers are seeing more people reach out for help every week,” said Ms Hohnen.
“In the past 12 months, we provided over 7000 instances of assistance in the region.”
Sleep out and show your support.
Can’t sleep out?
You can still make a difference by donating.
Register or donate at shoutforgood.com/fundraisers/WesternRegionCommunitySleepout2025
Event Details:
Date: Thursday 28 August 2025
Time: 6pm–6am
Location: Rear of 120 Lovell St, Young NSW
