Along with musical favorites from previous years, like the incomparable Gabriel and the New Priest, we're excited to announce that this year's musical headliner will be Dove Award winning singer/songwriter Charlie Hall and his band, with the TJ Mauldin Band rounding out the lineup for what is sure to be a fantastic night of live music. We're also absolutely thrilled to announce that this year's keynote speaker will be Vaden Earle, author of One: A Face Behind the Numbers and founder and CEO of the not-for-profit Absolute Leadership Development. It's looking to to be an unforgettable night of community entertainment, education and action!
The Where & When: November 12, 2010. 7pm to 7am at the Exchange Club Fair Grounds in Albany, Georgia. (810 Westover Rd.)
Never heard of a Sleep Out? That's okay, you're not the only one. A Sleep Out is one of the ways we raise money and awareness for
Outside? Cardboard box? In November? You read correctly. Although we could never duplicate the real-life experience of what it is like to be truly homeless or to have to sleep in rough conditions - when loneliness, lack of food, poor health and fear of personal safety add to your concerns about when or where you will find a bed or have a change to rebuild your life - sleeping out for the night can focus all our thoughts on the hunger and homelessness right here in our area. Sleeping out for the night can educate each of us on how every single person can make a difference in ending homelessness and food insecurity in our highly impoverished community.
There has to be more than just sleeping out in boxes, right? You bet! In addition to pots of soup, coffee and hot chocolate, the Sleep Out seeks to entertain and educate through guest speakers from area food banks and homeless shelters along with the homeless themselves. It's our goal to not only raise as much money as we can, but also to teach people all the ways that they can continue making a tangible, positive difference in their community.
Who do the donations go to? All proceeds and items collected during the Sleep Out will benefit The Salvation Army, which provides temporary shelter for the homeless; Second Harvest of South
How do I get involved? That's easy enough! Simply download and fill out the appropriate forms below, raise a minimum of $100 in pledges from family, friends and businesses, and show up the night of the Sleep Out with your box and blankets.
There are two ways to become a Sleeper:
Solo Sleeper - If you're participating by yourself, print and fill out the Registration & Consent and Waiver of Liability forms (found below), raise a minimum of $100 from family, friends and businesses, and show up the night of the event with everything you need to make your box creative and cozy.
Team Sleepers - Participate with your friends, family, book club, church group, knitting circle, whatever! Round up as many people as you can, fill out the requisite forms below, and, like the Solo Sleepers above, endeavor to raise $100 per person for everyone on your team. [Note: While only one Team Sign Up Form is needed per team, each participating member needs to fill out a Registration & Consent Form and Waiver of Liability.]
Back This Year...the Boxed-In Design Contest!We want you to put your thinking hats on and design a cardboard box shelter that best exhibits the themes of this Sleep Out. For a full set of rules, acceptable materials, awards categories and entry form, simply download the
Not spending the night but still want to get involved? Though we encourage everyone to become a Sleeper for the night, everyone is more than welcome to come enjoy the phenomenal bands and guest speakers we have lined up. After all, this is a night about community. Voluntary donations will be accepted at the gate.
Do I have to attend to donate? Absolutely not. You can either mail us a donation (Mission:Change / P.O. Box 834 / Albany, GA 31702...make checks payable to Mission:Change with a memo of 2010 Sleep Out) or donate online via PayPal by clicking on the donate button...no PayPal account is needed. You can also visit our Store, where 100% of the net proceeds from every mission-specific product sold goes directly to our missions.
Is there an age restriction? While everyone is invited to participate, anyone under the age of 18 must be 1.) accompanied by an adult,
Anything else I should know? We're firm believers that the best publicity is word-of-mouth, so please feel free to spread the word by downloading or posting our Sleep Out flyer or banner on your web site, Facebook or MySpace pages! Also make sure to check out our blog write-ups to see what went down at our previous two Sleep Outs on January 30, 2009 and November 12, 2009. And while you're at it, check out our Gallery for pics from those events!
For More Information: David Blackwell - Mission Project Coordinator 229-886-1257 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
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or 2.) be a part of a registered group (which, likewise, must have an adult chaperon.) Anyone under 18, whether registered singly or as part of a group, must also turn in the Parent / Guardian Written Agreement and Consent Form found on the 
