Hilltops Council – supported by Mayor Brian Ingram and General Manager Anthony O’Reilly – will take part in the 2025 Western Region Community Sleepout, a localised event held under the Vinnies Community Sleepout banner and tailored specifically to the needs of our local area.
The event will take place under the St Vincent de Paul Store veranda, at the rear of 120 Lovell Street, Young, on Thursday, 28 August, from 6 pm to 6 am the following day and aims to raise awareness and vital funds for those doing it tough in our own community.
Homelessness is a growing issue, and the Vinnies NSW Community Sleepout is a powerful initiative designed to spotlight this challenge and drive positive change. This event raises crucial funds to support vulnerable people across NSW.
For one night, locals register to sleep out, braving the cold to raise much-needed funds for Vinnies services and programs in their communities. Along the way, participants gain valuable insights into the harsh realities faced by those experiencing homelessness and disadvantage.
Since its inception in 2018, community members have come together for this statewide effort, raising over $1 million to support people in both regional and metropolitan areas of NSW who are doing it tough. It’s a true demonstration of locals supporting locals.
Mayor Brian Ingram and General Manager Anthony O’Reilly, supported by a team of Hilltops Council staff participating, are committed to raising vital funds for Vinnies’ services including providing food staples and toiletries for local pantry programs, supplying ready-to-heat meals for people without stable housing; funding case management support for tenancy and crisis accommodation, distributing emergency swags for people with no other options and offering local food pantry vouchers to help stretch household budgets.
To donate to the Hilltops Council team, please visit – https://shoutforgood.com/fundraisers/WesternRegionCommunitySleepout2025
Mr O’Reilly shared his support for the initiative, saying, “The Sleepout is a powerful way to stand with those doing it tough. By participating, we can help Vinnies make a real difference in our region.”
Hilltops Council urges individuals, businesses, and organisations to join in supporting this important cause, ensuring that Vinnies’ essential services can continue to provide assistance to those in need year-round.
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