Sleep Out is a unique experience that encourages awareness, empathy, and understanding for the immeasurable odds when youth experience homelessness. But while awareness of a problem is important, it isn't a solution.
Sleep Out raises critical funds that allow Covenant House Georgia to offer 24/7 safety, shelter, and support to young people overcoming homelessness. By fundraising, sleepers become part of the solution to end youth homelessness.
We ask each Sleeper to work towards a goal of $5,000. 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 $5,000 = $15,000 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 us 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.