Sleep Out New Orleans
Event Details

We ask you to have an open heart, an open mind, and a willingness to step outside of your comfort zone. In return, Sleep Out promises a life-changing experience. 

Sleep Out New Orleans will be held in-person at 611 N. Rampart Street. For this event, we ask that all Sleepers: 

• Be at least 21 years old [If you are interested in a Student Sleep Out, please email [email protected]]
• Work towards an in-person fundraising goal of $3,000 ($1,000 minimum) or a virtual fundraising goal of $1,000 ($500 minimum)

If you have questions about these goals and expectations, please contact Melissa Tyler at [email protected]

If you want to Sleep Out but cannot attend this event for any reason, consider starting your own Sleep Out and customizing the experience to work for you. This is an excellent option if you would like to participate from home or with children. 

Sleep Out is an immersive experience that offers opportunities to learn from experts on the front lines of ending youth homelessness, connect with your colleagues or community, and hear from people who have overcome homelessness. The tone ranges from moments of celebration and inspiration to solidarity and reflection.

Your safety, and the safety of our youth and staff, is our top priority. Our COVID-19 safety policies are determined in accordance with state and city regulations as well as federal and CDC guidelines, and we will alert you if any changes are made. You may be asked to wear a mask indoors. We thank you for your patience, flexibility, and commitment to the fundamental purpose of Sleep Out: to provide every young person with a safe place to sleep.

Sleep Out is a unique experience that encourages awareness, empathy, and understanding for the immeasurable odds that youth experiencing homelessness face. But while awareness of a problem is important, it isn't a solution. 

Sleep Out raises critical funds that allow Covenant House to offer 24/7 safety, shelter, and support to young people overcoming homelessness. By fundraising, Sleepers become part of the solution for youth facing homelessness. 

For Sleep Out New Orleans, we ask each Sleeper to work towards a goal of $3,000 minimum. If you start or join a team, your shared goal will be equivalent to your combined individual goals (e.g. 3 people on a team x $3,000 = $9,000 team goal), but you can use your team fundraising page to work collectively towards reaching it. 

If you're nervous about fundraising, reach out! Our team is here to support you every step of the way. Contact Melissa Tyler at [email protected] to speak with a fundraising coach or visit our Fundraising Center for a step-by-step guide, sample messages, and shareable content. Fundraising can be daunting — it's part of the commitment you make to step outside your comfort zone when you decide to Sleep Out — but you are never in it alone. 

If you're looking for a Sleep Out with a smaller fundraising goal, consider starting your own where you can set a goal that feels right for you. 

Directly to Covenant House, where it is put to work caring for youth overcoming homelessness. Funds raised by Sleepers are put to use right away to help keep the lights on and the doors open for the young people who come to our shelter each year. Sleepers also help fund vital services like medical care, education opportunities, vocational training, and therapeutic services that young people need to build stable, sustainable futures.