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 our team is 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, all of us will 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, we need your support. Will you help us reach our target? Donating $100 can make a huge difference to people who need it most.
So far this year we helped provide
80
Individual support programs
212
Beds
849
Meals
Thank you to our Sponsors
$1.84k
Anonymous
$770
St James Bbq Fundraiser
Well done Miss Corio!
$525
Robert Hughes
This is fantastic awareness initiative, glad to see you're taking part and spreading it's reach.
$525
Margaret Odonnell
Thank you Julia, Deb, Donna, Ed and the MACS team for helping to raise money to support those who are homeless. Marg
$520
Anonymous
$520
Edward Simons
$317
David Mouatt
$317
Rosa Iacuone
$317
Biljana Apostolova
Well done Team MACS!
$317
Lawrie & Irene Roche
Well done Nettie, we are so proud of you.
$317
Cathy Figl
$300
Anonymous
$300
Anonymous
Congratulations on your leadership
$264
Julia Blakey
$264
Heather Finlayson
$264
Amerall Blom
$250
Anthony O
Good luck, great cause
$211
Geraldine Leslie
Good luck Ed and team.
$211
Teresa Lincoln
Good luck Team MACS- I'm sorry I can't be there with you but I will be with you all in spirit!
$211
Anonymous
$200
Howard
Well done Donna & good luck. H&C xx
$200
Jean And Malcolm Finalyson
Good luck Heather xx
$200
Andrea Duncan
Amazing cause
$200
Gerard Dalbosco
Good luck Ed. Great cause!
$200
Gerard Dalbosco
Good luck Vicki. Great cause.
$200
Gerard Dalbosco
Good luck Heather. Great cause.
$158
David Wood
Steve, well done on undertaking another sleepout. Shirley & Dave
$158
Deb Egan
$158
Meredith Yeo
You’re a gem Donna
$130
Bernadette Brodribb
Well done Annette
$127
Meredith Young
Amazing show of support for this much needed cause Lyndon. Wishing the team all the very best for the sleepout.
$127
Rob Davis
Go Nettsy
$127
Anne Calder
Thinking of you. X
$127
Patrika
Proud of you!
$127
Sofia And Scarlett Del Corral
$127
Majella & Gary Nugent
Thanks for making a difference.
$127
Sean Meneaud
Proud of you Cuz!
$127
Anita Gibbs
Hoping that the donations raised provide great relief to those who need it, especially during these cold Winter nights.
$127
Anonymous
Thank you Team for giving up your comfortable beds to bring awareness to homelessness.
$127
Steve Kostakos
Well done Lyndon - a tougher man than I. Remember to wear your long John’s
$127
Lisa And Mark Bremner
Great cause good luck 😉
$127
Kate Digney
$127
Maria Tallarida
$127
Amanda Smith
$127
Helena Goldsmith
$127
Mel Osborne
Hope it’s a fine mild night
$127
Ari Indra
Thanks, MACS Team
$127
Mary-claire And Glen Travers
$127
Jennifer Hawkins
Thanks to all MACS colleagues taking part in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout - such a worthy cause.
$127
Nick & Lina
$127
Katherine Hornbuckle
Well done Dr Simons for supporting such an important cause, keep warm!
$127
Niki Romas
Well done Ed. Always willing to support such an important cause.
$127
Anonymous
Thanks for your amazing efforts Laura - no easy thing to do. ERO colleague :)
$126
Selena Fisk
$120
Alana C
$120
Lp
As always you’re amazing and again supporting a great cause. Very proud to call you my friend. LP
$106
Fiona Guest
Well done.
$106
Donna Anderson
$106
Rosanna Pietrobon
Fantastic cause ❤️
$106
Pam, Don, Adrian And Edmond Michael
All the best from the Michaels.
$106
Loretta Rabel
All the best Lyndon!
$106
Jerome Tymms
Don't forget your hot water bottle!
$106
Jerome Tymms
Don't forget your hot water bottle!
$106
Jerome Tymms
Don't forget to take a soft toy and hot water bottle!
$106
Jackie
Good on you Heather x
$106
Anonymous
Great job for a good cause Lyndon. All the best. God bless.
$106
Anonymous
Well done Donna - such a worthy cause
$106
Robyn Mcalister
$106
Greg Smit
$106
Anonymous
$106
Jac & Andy
Proud of you Don, worthy cause indeed.
$106
Bill And Tricia Kett
Sending you warm vibes that may or may not help on the night. Thanks for your commitment.
$106
Mark Hawdon
$106
Annette Vine
$106
Anonymous
Thanks for your work MACS Vinnies team.
$100
Brain Hawdon
Sleep well!!
$100
Cris
$100
Chris Evans
Best of luck Heather! Stay warm xx
$100
Tim U
All the best!
$100
Kerry Hill
Great work MACS team!
$100
Pattie Hawdon
Go heather! Good luck
$79
Penny Roysmith
$79
Anonymous
Heather Finlayson is a legend
$79
Sidney Scerri
$79
Shauna
$79
Anonymous
$79
Belinda Clarke
Go Heather! Well done & stay warm xxx
$79
Una Mc Caffrey
$79
Georgina Gates
Well done team MACS for supporting homeless young people and helping to end homelessness.
$79
Carl
Well done on taking on this event and stepping out of your comfort zone....has certainly been a cold winter!
$79
Daniel Groenewald
How lucky are we.
$79
Fiona T
Well done Donna. Great cause
$79
Stc South Camberwell Cricket Club
Spread the word Ed
$79
Mary-anne Cariss
Great job Donna. Hope the night went well
$79
Jenny Gigliotti
This is a wonderful initiative and we hope you achieve your target .
$79
Netspan
Well done Vicki, try and stay warm xxx
$79
Scalzo Family
Thank you for setting such. Good example to our girls.
$79
Michael Elliott
$79
Colette Kenny
$79
Rosa Tallarida
Well done VG. I am so proud of you!! xx
$79
Greg Antcliff
$79
Joanna Bradley
Go you good thing
$79
Anonymous
$79
Phil And Chris Strong
Good luck on your sleepout and we hope you raise lots for Vinnies. Mum and Dad
$79
June Smith
$79
Robyn Seers
This is a great thing you’re doing!
$79
Jenny Gigliotti
This is a fantastic initiative, well done!
$79
Judy Liss
$79
Neil Duncan
$79
Heather Slater
$79
Connie Facciolo
Good luck with your sleep out Steve and great work for a worthy cause yet again.
$79
Ali Xx
Good luck keep warm beautiful xx
$79
Jackie Purcell
Well done Laura
$79
Pauline Cicutto
$79
Daniella Faulisi
$79
Anonymous
$79
Shane & Chrissie
Go Steve - great cause
$79
Helen Kassimiotis
Great work Laura!
$79
Anonymous
$75
Anonymous
You forgot my puffer!
$75
Anonymous
$75
Ari Bouras
$75
Anonymous
$63
Claire Hawdon
congrats mum!
$60
Sro Monday Soup Fundraiser
$60
Sro Monday Soup Fundraiser
$60
Sro Monday Soup Fundraiser
$60
Sro Monday Soup Fundraiser
$60
Sro Monday Soup Fundraiser
$56
Stephanie, Daniel, Eleanor & Frankie
$56
Concetta Basile
Good Luck and God bless you 😘
$54
Anonymous
$53
Anonymous
Laura, your compassion and commitment will bring hope to those in need. Stay safe and warm.
$53
Dorina Pascuzzi
Well done Laura! You will definitely help make a difference to someone's life 🙏❤️
$53
Nik Morey
Good luck Carmelina on participating in this fab cause.
$53
Paul Delahunty
$53
Vicki Myers
Well done
$53
Janice Dunbar
Proud of you!
$53
Pam Johnstone
Good luck for tonight Lyndon. Aunty Pammy
$53
Krissy S
$53
Phillip And Maria Boelen
Though we have not suffered homelessness Phillip,I, have suffered from multiple sexual abuse and multiple suicide attempts. I do not know the reasons why people are homeless yet I can sympathies. I have been through a lot of anxiety and depression and worthlessness , the homeless will be going through the same issues. I was lucky I have a great family to help me through my tough times. These people seem to have no family other than Vinnes to help them through their tough times.
$53
Tracey Curro
$53
Paula Brennan
Thank you for your efforts. This is something dear to me and helping our most vulnerable. Paula Brennan
$53
Anonymous
Great job Laura! Stay warm! ERO team is right behind you.
$53
Rolph And Bryan
All the best Lyndon Uncle Rolph and Bryan
$53
Justin Heim
$53
Javette Westlake
Well done Annette such a worthy cause.
$53
Natasha Boyd
$53
Kerrieanne
Your compassion and active support is incredibly ble girl 🥰
$53
Iris Pereira
$53
Tonia Tamblyn
Wish I could be there on the team with you Donna
$53
Julie Bryant
You are an inspiration! Well done Annette 👏👏
$53
Fiona Hansen
$53
Louise Johns
$53
Denis Johnstone
Well done cuz.
$53
Tim Hansen
Well done!
$53
Emily Hawdon
go mum!
$53
Georgie, Samantha And Bernard
Fantastic Donna.
$53
Luke Douglas
$53
Emily Mcalister
$53
Sharon Wendt
$53
Owen Vine
$53
Niki Gaal
Well done Heather !!!
$53
Scarlet Haberfield
Go Heather!!
$53
Jonathan Mason
$53
Clurry
Get it
$53
Ebony Smith
$53
Geraldine Larkins
Good luck, Annette, I hope it isn't too cold.
$53
Anonymous
Well done Alana, it’s a cold year to participate- but a great cause.
$53
Barbara White
$53
Anonymous
$53
Rosalie
$53
Anonymous
$53
Jan Walker
$53
Anonymous
$53
London Calling
Proud of you Nets, as always!
$53
Loredana Guinane
$53
Anonymous
$53
Loredana Guinane
$53
Clare Ryan
You are remarkable, Steve.
$53
Steve Evans
$53
Andrew
$53
Nicole Prismall
Amazing effort Donna, you are truly making a difference to so many peoples lives.
$53
Jenny
A fantastic commitment, Lyndon. Thinking of all those sleeping outside under freezing conditions like tonight. Wishing you all the very best.
$53
Michelle Congerton
$53
Anonymous
Hey Lyndon, Well done mate… Great cause.
$53
Narelle Struth
$50
Matthew Varley
$50
Anne-maree Jones
$50
Amy Ho
Great initiative to raise awareness. All the best MACS team, Thanks for participating and representing MACS. Keep warm.
$50
David Judge
$50
Marianna
$50
Dian Faulisi
Great action to support an important cause! Well done team. Wishing you well on the night xo
$50
Sulaiman Cassim
Great work brother!!
$50
Jessica Hobbs
Rug up!
$50
Jeff Town-campbell
$50
Mufaro
Love ya bro
$50
Lyndon Strong
$50
Sharyn Govic
Great job Steve supporting Vinnies hope it’s not too chilly tonight cheers Sharyn
$50
Bruce P
Good luck Vicki
$42
Jacinta Sin
A great cause. Well done Donna.
$42
Sal And Em
Well done Donna and team
$42
Margie Mclrod
$42
Ross Poulton
Great work, Steve! Such a worthy cause.
$40
Evagreen
$33
Ethan Elly Kwok
Good luck and god bless you
$32
Laura Abed
$32
Anonymous
$32
Marisa Cerritelli
Keep on giving Carmelina! "Whatever you do for any of my bretheren, you do it for me"
$32
Lila Declase
Good luck Ms Corio! From Lila x
$32
Caitlyn Cloney
You’re awesome. Keep it up Xx
$32
Linda Borg
$32
Ruby Vine
You are an awesome, kind hearted person! I love you Mum 🩵
$32
Mel & Joel
$32
Nita
Great work Lyn
$32
Grace Salice
$32
Alexandra Rayner
Good luck from your supporters Oliver, Elliot and Alexander.
$32
Anonymous
$30
Paulina Walsh
🤍🤍
$26
Anonymous
$26
Anonymous
$26
Theo And Delilah
Way to go!!
$26
Brittany Ford
Crushing it for the SRO!
$26
Anonymous
Honour, bro!
$26
Danielle
Hope you stay warm
$26
Bhawana Sharma
Hi Heather, Your initiative and support for humanity are truly inspiring. Wishing you the best wishes for achieving your goal. Good luck! Warm regards, Bhawana (Simi) Sharma.
$26
Vicki Whyte
Well done Vicki. Great cause x
$26
Bronwyn
Love your work, Neil!
$26
Anonymous
All the best legend, what a great cause!
$26
Alyssa Heim
Good Luck Laura!
$26
Bronwyn Hession
Wonderful cause Ed. Rug up !
$25
Olivia Turner
$22
Eloise
Great Job Heather !!!
$21
Jenni Kilkenny
Stay warm
$21
The Stones
Well done. The Stones
$21
Liam Moradmand
Great job Mr. Evans! Keep up the amazing work!
$21
Anonymous
$21
Steph Fornaro
I hope you stay warm and raise heaps of money!
$21
Nick Frigo
$21
Karen N
❤️
$21
Anita Kilpatrick
$21
Anonymous
$21
Anonymous
Best of luck to you all!
$21
David Bates
Love courage & respect true values well done Lyndon. Dave n Sue
$21
Sarah Hansen
$21
Justin Buttigieg
$21
Henry Vine
Go mum!
$21
Zara Onans
Go Mr E!
$21
Talin Ozcan
Good luck Steve-a very worthy cause.
$21
Marina Pascoe
Well done Vic! You’re a trooper!👏👏
$21
Alice Peddle
$21
Shane Davoren
Great work Steve!
$21
Karlee Agnew
This is wonderful, Donna! We’re so lucky to have you representing us at MACS. Thank you for sharing your kind heart, care and generosity while advocating for those less fortunate than us. I hope you’re kept toasty and warm with the good will around you x
$21
Mary
What a great charity, good luck 👍
$21
The Lehmann’s
Well done Steve! The Lehmann’s
$21
Maria Ferrara
Good luck Laura
$21
Craig Polidano
Good luck mate…. Hope it’s not too cold! 🥶
$21
Elissa Thadanabath
$21
Alanah Tallarida
❤️❤️
$21
Wilma Cariss
$21
Lauren Treacy
You’re amazing!!
$21
Maxine Trezise
$20
John Owen
$20
Sharon Mitchell
Great job Annette!!
$20
Sherridan Leeson
$20
Kerry Klidomitis
$20
Kirsty Lentine
Good luck Laura!
$16
Anonymous
Thanks
$16
Simon Dundon
Great work Ed.
$11
Nick Frigo
Good on you Lyndon!
Team Members
St James Primary School
Carmelina Corio
$3,748.34
$5,000
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools
Heather Finlayson
$2,855.51
$5,000
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS)
Edward Simons
$2,513.59
$5,000
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools
Donna Anderson
$2,262.74
$5,000
MACS
Annette Vine
$2,236.86
$5,000
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS)
Vicki Garniss
$1,835.58
$5,000
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS)
Lyndon Strong
$1,481.83
$5,000
Holy Saviour Parish Primary School
Steve Evans
$1,433.67
$5,000
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS)
Laura Heim
$1,027.55
$5,000
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools
Deb Egan
$807.74
$5,000
MACS
Neil Duncan
$774.27
$5,000
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools
Alana Crouch
$759.38
$5,000
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools
Julia Blakey
$558.60
$5,000
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools
Amerall Blom
$342.88
$5,000
MACS
Thank you for helping to make a difference!