Sleep Out Saturday
Sleep Out Saturday
Sleep Out Saturday,
November 6, 2010
On November 6th DuPage County residents will give a "wake-up" call to all Chicago area residents to ask for help for homeless families in our community. More than 1,500 teens, children and adults will spend the night outside on November 6th in tents, boxes or cars to raise awareness about family homelessness and money for Bridge Communities' Transitional Housing program. The all-night event will be held in 25+ DuPage County communities as residents sleep out in parking lots and parks and backyards.
Thank you to all SOS 2009 participants that helped us raise more than $111,000 that provided 4,200+ nights of housing and services to families served by the Bridge Communities Transitional Housing program. Donations are still accepted to support a SOS Group, Family or Star.
Read our SOS blog for ideas on how you can help families in your community.
Sleep Out Saturday Rally Video
Sleep Out Saturday hosted the first DuPage County "Flash Mob" Dance Event. At the Sleep Out Saturday Rally, held on November 7th, 2009, nearly 1000 DuPage County residents participated in a "Flash Mob" Dance Event. It was a great ending to the Rally that was emceed by 101.9 The Mix and featured very moving testimonials from formerly homeless families and Sleep Out Saturday participants.
Watch the "Flash Mob" Dance Event
Sleep Out Saturday Stories
Sleep Out Saturday is one of the few non-profit fundraising events that allows participants to actively gain empathy for those struggling with homelessness. The event provides participants a forum to learn what it may feel like to be homeless, even if it is for just one night. Participants share their thoughts about their physical and emotional experience of sleeping outside with little or no shelter. Feelings of vulnerability, fear and compassion are common themes found amongst participants the morning following Sleep Out.
Read Sleep Out Saturday Testimonials