Tim Takes on Homelessness
Sleeping in a cardboard box, under the stars, on one of the longest and coldest nights of the year, CEO Tim Dawson participated in the annual Vinnies CEO Sleepout. Along with over 200 local business, community, and government leaders, Tim experienced the harsh reality of homelessness – a reality that more than 20,000 Queenslanders are facing.
Together with the help of the local community, over $640,000 was raised, all proceeds going towards Vinnies essential shelters as well as their counselling, education, and health services. Equipped with just a cardboard box and a sleeping bag, Tim experienced the vulnerability that comes with homelessness.
A massive thank you to the ones that supported me in the CEO Sleepout 2021. I managed to raise just under $4000. It was cold, but the night was full of perspective shifts for me. Thank you to Vinnies for putting on a good night to keep us entertained and for educating us on the reality that so many are unfortunately experiencing. – Tim said.
Tim has made it his purpose to share the love and helping the local community by giving back is something he is truly passionate about.
To read more about the Vinnies CEO Sleepout, head to https://www.ceosleepout.org.au/