10 Years of Young Professionals
This year's Sleep Out marks the 10th anniversary of young professionals coming together to give up their beds and raise funds for youth facing homelessness. Since 2013, more than 2,000 Sleepers have raised nearly $4 million to fund the life-saving work at Covenant House New York.
It is a movement that brought forth a new generation of advocates in New York City and beyond, inspiring young professionals across the United States and Canada to start their own Sleep Outs. We are proud to honor the incredible achievements of the last decade.
Our Sleep Out will be hosted by the young professionals who have spearheaded these efforts. We are excited to recognize these leaders and, hopefully, inspire emerging ones.
This will also be our first fully in-person Sleep Out in New York City since the pandemic. We are excited to welcome back all members of our Covenant House family, whether you identify as a young professional or not, and look forward to being in community with each of you.
Celebrating Our Leaders
Shooting Stars
These young professionals emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic to grow the Sleep Out movement.
| Charles Adjakpa |
Maria Imbett |
Grace Renner |
North Stars
These young professional leaders have guided the Sleep Out movement for years, with an unwavering commitment to our young people.
| Jokebed Amay |
Spencer Gualdoni |
Dave Memmott |
Corporate Partners
Recognizing the corporate partners who helped build the young professional Sleep Out movement.
| Bank Of America |
Cadwalader |
Morgan Stanley |
NY Junior League |
The Good News Award
In celebration of the young professional Sleep Out movement, Covenant House is proud to announce a new $10,000 bonus gift for the top fundraising team. Each year, this award will be named after a Sleep Out team that has demonstrated exceptional leadership and fundraising results.
In 2022, the top fundraiser prize will be known as The Good News Award, in recognition of "The Good Newsers" team. First formed in 2017, this group of friends has come together each year since to raise more than $200,000 for youth at Covenant House. Congratulations, thank you, and let the competition begin!