Date: March 20, 2020
Time: 8:00 PM - 8:00 AM
Location: Online (read more)
Event Coordinator: Annie Ladd
Phone: 212-727-4990
Email: [email protected]
What is expected of Sleep Out participants?
Participants should approach the Sleep Out with an open heart, an open mind, and a willingness to work hard for something outside of your comfort zone. Participants will need to identify a place to Sleep Out (somewhere safe and legal) and can utilize the Virtual Sleep Out toolkit to plan a meaningful night.
Participants should strive to raise at least $1,000 in support of youth overcoming homelessness at Covenant House, using the online portal provided. The Sleep Out team provides shareable content and support every step of the way to help you reach your goal.
I want to Sleep Out. What’s my next step?
Register online or contact us at [email protected] or 212-727-4990
Why do I have to fundraise? And how much do I need to raise?
The Sleep Out is a unique experience that we hope encourages awareness, empathy, and understanding for the immeasurable odds that young people experiencing homelessness overcome. But while awareness of a problem is important, it isn’t a solution.
We ask Sleep Out participants to raise critical funds that allow Covenant House to offer safety, shelter, and support to young people 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. By fundraising, Sleep Out participants become part of the solution for youth facing homelessness.
For this event, we ask participants to work towards a $1,000 fundraising goal. We know you can do it — getting started is as easy as sending an email — and our team is available to provide the tips, materials, and guidance you need to reach your goal.
Why is the Sleep Out virtual this year?
All non-essential visits to Covenant House site have been temporarily suspended in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, as are all volunteer and in-person fundraising events. We're disappointed, and we know many of you are as well, but whether we sleep on the concrete outside or on the floor of our apartments, we are proud to be part of a movement to shelter and protect youth experiencing homelessness.
These young people are the most vulnerable among us, not only to something like coronavirus, but to so many other illnesses, both physical and mental, that come directly from the trauma of living on the streets, which means they need us now more than ever. Read more about what a virtual Sleep Out experience looks like.
Please know that as soon as it’s deemed safe, we will be in touch with (many) invitations to come back to Covenant House, including future Sleep Outs.
Can a friend or family member Sleep Out with me?
Yes! Please encourage them to register in advance so that they can create their own fundraising page and receive any updates directly. You can also create a team page and invite friends, family, and co-workers to join. Please contact us at [email protected] or 212-727-4990 with any questions.
I received some donations in cash and checks. What do I do with them?
You can add cash or check donations to your page through your Participant Dashboard. Here's how:
Once you have entered the gift, please mail to our office (be sure to include your name in a note or the memo line):
Covenant House
Attn: Young Professional Sleep Out
461 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10001
More about the virtual sleep out
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