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Montgomery Woman Sleeps in Car to Spotlight Homelessness - Chicago Tribune, Aurora Beacon
'This could happen to anybody': People will stay in vehicles, tents, boxes for homeless families - Daily Herald
Veronica lives in her car to raise $$ for homeless families - NBC News Now
Sleep Out Saturday Took Place Over the Weekend - NCTV
Sleeping Outside to Raise Awareness - The Courier
Sleep Out Saturday helps Bridge Communities help homeless families - Chicago Tribune
Naperville Groups Take Part in Sleep Out Saturday - NCTV17
Margo Matthew & Sleep Out Saturday - ABC7
Sleep Out Saturday 2021 - Reel Chicago
Sleep Out Saturday at College of DuPage - WGN
Volunteers in Naperville and elsewhere to sleep outside to benefit the homeless families served by Bridge Communities - Naperville Sun
Sleep Out Saturday 2020 is One for the Record Books - Patch
Bridge Communities hosts Sleep Out Saturday event - Bensenville Independent
Sleep Out Saturday Finds New Ways to Raise Awareness of Homelessness - Daily Herald
Sleep Out Saturday 2020 - WGN Morning News
Sleep Out Saturday Event to Raise Money for the Homeless - FOX 32
Sleepout Fundraiser to help homeless families - WBBM AM
Tent Tribute - Naperville Magazine
CEO Of Bridge Communities Knows Challenges of Rising up from Poverty - Naperville Sun
Sleep Out Saturday Going Virtual - NCTV17
Bridge Communities' Sleep Out Saturday - NCTV17
Sleep Out Saturday being held to help fight homelessness - WGN Morning News
Sleep Out Fosters Empathy for Homeless - WBBM Newsradio
Sleep Out Saturday Teaches Teens About Homelessness - Daily Herald
Sleep Out Saturday 2019 Supporting Homeless Families - FOX 32
One Night, One Goal: Join us for Sleep Out Saturday
Sleep Out Saturday 2018 Rally Video
NCTV17: Spotlight on Bridge Communities and Sleep Out Saturday
ABC7 meets with Bridge Communities for Sleep Out Saturday 2018
Sleep Out Saturday 2017 Rally Video
Sleep Out Saturday 2017: NBC5's Patrick Fazio interviews a Bridge family
Lisa Chavarria of NBC5 Visits Sleep Out Saturday
FOX32's Dakarai Turner covers the 2017 Rock Out for Sleep Out Rally
WBBM's Bernie Tafoya talks Sleep Out Saturday
NCTV17 covers St. Timothy Lutheran Church's Sleep Out Saturday
Hinsdale Living: Hope for the Holidays
Suburban Life: Sleep Out Saturday to Raise Money for Bridge Communities
Daily Herald: Sleep Out Saturday a Lesson About Homelessness
Naperville Sun: Hundreds to brave elements to empathize with, raise money for homeless in DuPage County
Naperville Magazine: Sleep Out Saturday
Positively Naperville: Sleep Out Saturday is Set for Nov 4
The Doings: Christ Church of Oak Brook students sleep outside to better understand homelessness
Hinsdale Patch: Kids Sleep Outside In Hinsdale To Support Homeless Neighbors
Sleep Out Saturday 2016
Sleep Out Saturday Raises Awareness About Homelessness
Sleep Out Saturday to Raise Money for Bridge Communities
Darlene Hill of FOX 32 interviews Bridge Communities about Sleep Out Saturday
Sleep Out Saturday raises money for transitional housing
Elmhurst kids to participate in "Sleep Out Saturday" for DuPage homeless families
West suburban kids bundle up for Sleep Out Saturday
Local youths to be "homeless" for a night
Wheaton youth groups support area homeless families
Naperville youth groups bundle up for Sleep Out Saturday
Glen Ellyn youth groups support area homeless families
Sleep Out Saturday: Hinsdale kids experience homelessness for one night
About 80 youth sleep outside of Christ Church of Oak Brook
Sleep Out Saturday 2016
Sleep Out City
Empathizing With Those in Need
Sleep Out Saturday to Raise Money for Bridge Communities
Teens Get Glimpse of Homelessness
Naperville Woman Shares Story of Homelessness
DuPage County's Sleep Out Saturday Fundraises for Bridge Communities Program
Sleep Out Saturday--NCTV 17
Teens to sleep outside all night to support homeless families
St. Charles youths to sleep outside for homeless awareness
Sleep Out Saturday raises money to house homeless families
4 Elmhurst sites to participate in all-night homelessness fundraiser
Sleep Out Saturday a Show of Support for Invisible Homeless
COD Students "Sleep Out" to End Homelessness
Hinsdale Church Encourages Sleep Out Saturday
Youth Group Braves Cold for Sleep Out Saturday
News Releases
Personal Story from Megan
Personal Story from Yvonne
Press contact:
Ann Pitcher, Pitcher Communications
(630) 234-4150
ann@pitchercom.com
Quick Stats on Sleep Out Saturday
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Sleep Out Star Participants will sleep-out at their homes in backyards, cars, and driveways throughout DuPage County for one night. |
| Why: |
To raise awareness about family homelessness-the hidden homeless in DuPage County and funds for Bridge Communities Transitional Housing Program |
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To provide a transformational opportunity for participants to stand in solidarity with at-risk and homeless families who are struggling to meet their basic needs while making an impactful difference in their community. Sleep Out Saturday provides the opportunity for everyone involved to participate in meaningful activities, storytelling, and a virtual presentation by Bridge Communities the night of the Sleep Out. |
| How to participate: |
Register to Sleep Out on your own, as a family or with a group |
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Become a corporate sponsor |
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Invite others to join you in the Sleep Out Saturday movement-friends, family and social networks |
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Donate to Sleep Out Star Participants |
Sleep Out Saturday Locations:
- Aurora
- Bolingbrook
- Clarendon Hills
- Downers Grove
- Elmhurst
- Glen Ellyn
- Hinsdale
- Lisle
- Lombard
- Geneva
- Naperville
- Oak Brook
- St. Charles
- Warrenville
- Wayne/West Chicago
- Wheaton
- Winfield
- Wood Dale
- Woodridge
To learn more about homelessness and poverty in DuPage County, visit www.dupagehomeless.org
To learn more about becoming a Sleep Out Saturday Sponsor, email Jen Bystry at jenifer.bystry@bridgecommunities.org or (630) 403-5095.
Bridge Communities owns more than 24 apartment buildings scattered in the communities throughout DuPage County, including:
- Addison
- Glendale Heights
- Glen Ellyn
- Lombard
- Naperville
- Westmont
- Woodridge