So far, the Sleepout has raised more than $52,000 for Alice’s Support Services, which hives a helping hand to families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and experiencing mental health issues.
This year Alice’s has supported more than 150 women and their families.
More than 40 people, staff at WLG’s Workers Blacktown and Workers Sports clubs, sponsors and supporters, slept out on June 20 in the bitter cold to raise funds for Alice’s.
Manager Leanne McLachlan said the Sleepout proceeds will help Alice’s fund for its clients housing bonds, rental arrears, moving costs, household goods and mental health assistance.
“This additional support is crucial, as our current funding limitations prevent us from providing the all the services needed by our vulnerable clients.”
Each year, Workers chooses a charity providing essential services to the Blacktown community to receive funding from the annual CEO & Co Sleepout. This year’s Sleepout is the fourth.
“We’re proud to be supporting Alice’s this year as they do amazing work through a holistic approach to resolving homelessness and mental health issues in our community,” said Workers’ chief executive Morgan Stewart.
“And we’re equally proud that so many Workers’ staff and friends in the business community turn out to support the Sleepout.”
The Workers Lifestyle Group clubs and their 55,000 members and staff help sustain more than 100 community organisations, charities, schools and sporting groups and the estimated value of its contribution is $3 million annually.
The sponsors of CEO & Co Winter Sleepout 2024 are Asahi Beverages, Balance My Books, Blacktown Ponds Lion Club, CFI | Commercial Facilities Integrated, Gold Security Management, Greenworx, Mac-Tek Telecommunications, PAYCE Foundation, and Sunblest Cleaning.
