Start a Sleep Out

You can Sleep Out anywhere at any time, on your own or with your friends, family, company, school, or community group. Register here to receive your planning kit, which contains everything you need to create a meaningful experience.

When you register, you create a personal fundraising page that you can customize with a photo, story, and fundraising goal. You can then share your personal URL with your network so they can donate directly on this page.

Tip: if you’re planning to Sleep Out with a group, opt to start a team on your registration form. You can customize this page with your group name and share the “Join My Team” link when you invite people to Sleep Out with you.

Never fundraised before? Don't worry. Our fundraising tools include an easy guide to getting started, sample messages, and shareable content. You will also have access to a fundraising coach, who can help you navigate a fundraising strategy.

We do require a self-donation during registration, which counts towards your Sleep Out goal. This also helps demonstrate your commitment to the cause to your future donors, who will see your name on the donation wall. From there, you can set a fundraising goal that feels comfortable (you can raise or lower it at any time). 

If you are registered in a state or province where Covenant House is located, the funds you raised will benefit young people locally in your community. If you are not near one of our Houses, the funds you raise are directed to the House where they are most needed as well as support Covenant House International's advocacy work to address the systemic causes of youth homelessness.