Mission Australia Winter Sleepout

On the evening of the 19th of August, the Love & Care Group and YAD joined forces to raise funds for the homeless, through Mission Australia’s Winter Appeal.

The Mission Australia Winter Sleepout is a yearly event held to raise funds for Mission Australia’s Winter Appeal. Each participant raises money by asking sponsors to donate some money for them to sleep outdoors in the cold.

This year we were almost rained out by the heavy storms that rolled in across Perth. With the rain stretching through the day, we were almost at the point where we decided to go indoors for shelter. With masking tape, canvas and cardboard boxes though, we managed to set up a shelter (with only a few holes!) that would keep us warm through the night.

Together, we shared food, made a candlelight offering and prayer, and kept each other warm through ghost stories and discussions. Even with a cold, rainy and dark evening, our warm hearts were bright enough to light up the night!

For more information, or to make a donation to the Mission Australia Winter Appeal, please contact Ga Vin Lee, YAD President at gavin@mosaic.net.au / 041 326 3355.