Lisa's Winter Sleep Out 2024

For one night, I'm giving up the luxury of my bed and swapping it for a sleeping bag on the floor during this Accommodation Concern Sleepout Fundraiser.

It is a tough time for many people and there are different reasons for individuals sleeping on our streets. I think if we work together we can make a real difference in the lives of those facing homelessness and poverty in Kettering. By fundraising I hope to support individuals in our community who are experiencing severe hardship and distress and who as a result become more and more vulnerable to risk and harm. This is something I see in my working life but also in my personal life as I witness the poor treatment of people on our streets by some people in our community.

If you are happy to make a donation your contribution will enable Accommodation Concern to provide essential services such as high-quality housing advice, safe supported accommodation, money management assistance, debt and benefits support, and a resettlement programme. These services are crucial in helping individuals maintain their current tenancies, take control of their situations, and rebuild their lives.

Of course I know that spending one night sleeping on the floor doesn't scratch the surface of the challenges faced by the homeless, but the Sleepout will give me a glimpse into the reality of not having a home. I'm taking this as an opportunity learn and to demonstrate my own commitment to preventing anyone becoming homeless.
Join me, either physically on the sleep over or by making a donation to my fundraising cause. Either way your support is greatly appreciated, together, we can create positive change and work towards everyone in our community having a roof over their head. Thank you x