Alex Smith

One Night in the Cold: Making a Difference Together

This June, I'll be spending my third Vinnies CEO Sleepout under Canberra's winter stars. When the temperature drops and the ground turns hard beneath my sleeping bag, I'm reminded that for thousands of Australians, this isn't just one night, it's their reality.

My previous sleepouts taught me something powerful: homelessness can happen to anyone. Behind every statistic is someone's parent, child, friend, or colleague who has faced circumstances most of us are fortunate to avoid.

While I'll return to a warm home the next morning, many won't. That's why I'm asking for your support. Your donation directly funds Vinnies' vital services:

* $55 provides a meal and safe bed for someone in crisis
* $120 helps keep a family's power connected during winter
* $300 can prevent someone from becoming homeless in the first place

Will you join me in making a difference? Even small contributions create real change when we come together.

Let's show our community that no one should have to face homelessness alone, especially on Canberra's coldest nights.

Thank you for helping make my third sleepout my most impactful yet.