Sleep Out to End Youth Homelessness
Category: Virtual Event
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Thu, Mar 24, 2022 - Fri, Mar 25, 2022 6pm - 7am
Location
First United Methodist
1421 Spruce St
Details
TGTHR is hosting our 10th Sleep Out to raise awareness of the difficulties young people experiencing homelessness face. We invite you to join us for a night outside to raise critical funds for TGTHR’s programs, raise awareness of youth homelessness, and inspire others to join the movement to end this solvable issue.
By participating, you prove that together we can ensure every young person has a safe place to live, access to education, wellness and a supportive community. Every dollar raised transforms the future of hundreds of youth who’ve endured the realities of homelessness.
Our goal is to raise $200,000 to provide life-changing assistance and support to youth who need us the most, but we can’t do it without you!
HOW SLEEP OUT WORKS:
Register: Sleep Out in-person on March 24, 2022 in Boulder, or host your own Sleep Out on March 26, 2022 at your desired location and time, and tune in for TGTHR’s virtual Sleep Out program. Sleep Out by yourself or get your friends, family, and others involved!
Fundraise: Once you’ve registered you will receive information on how to customize your fundraising page. Start by creating an account, then set a fundraising goal, update the message with a personal story of why you’re Sleeping Out, and then share with your network to start raising funds!
Sleep Out: Join us for a night outside to get a glimpse into some of the harsh realities youth experiencing homelessness face. We will be hosting a short program that dives deeper into TGTHR’s mission, how you can stay involved, as well as hear from youth and members about the impacts of our efforts. Lastly, we will remember the youth we lost during a candlelight vigil with a live musical performance. You will then head outside with only a sleeping bag, pillow, and your winter clothing/gear to spend the night. The next morning we will host a reflection discussion on your experience and ways to stay engaged in the movement to end youth homelessness before starting your Friday.
Virtual Sleep Out: March 26, 2022 in any location that is safe and legal. This could include your backyard, garage, porch, or as simple as the floor with minimal supplies. Invite your friends, family, and network to join you! We will have our Boulder program from March 24, 2022 available to stream on Youtube so you can watch with your Pod and be inspired that your participation is part of a larger picture. In your kit, you’ll also find some sample activities to create conversation and raise awareness. The next morning we encourage you to host a reflection discussion on your experience and ways to stay engaged in the movement to end youth homelessness.