Hey friend,
Have you heard of Covenant House's Stage & Screen Sleep Out? The short version is that you give up your bed for one night (Sunday, August 18) as a way to raise awareness and critical funds to shelter youth facing homelessness. I have decided to Sleep Out this year and I'm wondering if you'll join me.
Sleep Out is held at Covenant House's New York shelter on 41st Street, only blocks away from Broadway. That night, we'll get to know some of the young people who live there about their journeys to overcome homelessness. We'll also learn from Covenant House experts about why folks become homeless and how they work to care for them. And we do it all alongside our peers -- it's a pretty unique community-building experience (check out some testimonials from past Sleepers here) and the direct impact for young people in our community is incredible.
I included the details below -- what do you think? I would love to have you in the sleeping bag next to me! If you have any questions or hesitations, I'd love to hop on the phone or connect you with someone at Covenant House to try and sway you.
Your Friend
Sleep Out Details
When: Sunday, August 18, at 8pm - Monday, August 19, at 7am
Where: Covenant House New York (41st Street & 10th Ave)
What you give: create an online fundraising page when you register and set a goal of $1,000 (you don't have to reach it to attend, you just have to try!). The Covenant House team provides a step-by-step fundraising guide, sample materials, and hands-on (super friendly) coaches who will help you get there. Making a donation of your own is optional and it can be of any size.
What you get: a life-changing experience. I'm not exaggerating! Even Audra McDonald says so.
How to sign up: sleepout.org/event/stageandscreen and click Register!
