Congratulations Joe on surviving your first CEO Sleepout!
18 JUN 2021
Last night, Monarch Building Solutions Director Joe Pratezina joined 164 of Canberra’s local business and community leaders at the National Arboretum for the 2021 Vinnies CEO Sleepout.
Many others slept in their cars, on couches, backyards, or in carparks across the region.
In addition to much need fundraising, the annual event also aims to educate participants about the realities of homelessness and living life below the poverty line. Those who attended the physical event arrived at the National Arboretum with just a sleeping bag. They were provided with three pieces of cardboard to set up shelter for the night before trying to sleep as the temperature dipped to five degrees.
The event was a huge success with the ACT together raising over $1 million for food, accommodation, and essential services for people at risk of, or experiencing homelessness.
A huge thank you to everyone who donated and showed their support to this important cause, you have truly helped to make a difference to our Canberra community. Your donations will enable Vinnies to continue to provide services to people in our community who need it most.
ACT 2021 Vinnies CEO Sleepout participants ready for a cold night at the National Arboretum.
Photo credit: Canberra Times
Home for the night.
A bit of healthy competition between Terracon Legal and Monarch Building Solutions resulted in a combined $61k raised between them.
