By Steff WillisMonday 26 Aug 2024Station NewsReading Time: 2 minutes
96five is proud to be partnering with the Salvation Army for their upcoming Salvos Sleepout.
Along with being a media partner, 96five’s Nicky and Jess will be ditching their creature comforts and sleeping out to help raise funds and awareness for the growing issue of homelessness in Brisbane and how that’s affecting women in particular.
More women are finding themselves in unstable environments that range from uncomfortable to dangerous. Many women have no choice other to flee, often ending up without a place to call home.
Held on Friday 6th September at the RNA Showgrounds, the fourth edition of the Salvos Sleepout is open to anyone and designed to demonstrate what it’s like to be homeless and to help raise $60,000 to support women’s homelessness services.
Jess will be broadcasting live from the Salvos Sleepout (tune in from 3pm) and the night will include a hot dinner and hot drinks plus a panel and Q&A hosted by Nicky to hear from individuals with lived experiences with homelessness.
How You Can Get Involved
There’s plenty of ways you can support the work of the Salvos and connect with the 96five team.
TUNE IN – Tune in and support The Drive Show x Salvos Sleepout on Friday 6th September from 3pm as Jess broadcasts live from the RNA Showgrounds. All the usual Drive Show fun with some of the highlights from the Sleepout.
JOIN THE TEAM & SLEEPOUT – Sign up to be a part of the 96five team and join the Sleep Out. The Salvos Sleepout is open to anyone 18 years and older. Your Sleepout ticket includes entry to the Salvos Sleepout precinct, dinner, breakfast and a steady stream of coffee with the chance to meet new people and interact with those who share your passion for ending homelessness. You can further this effort by setting up your own page – don’t forget to join the 96five team.
DONATE & SUPPORT NICKY AND JESS – Can’t make it on the night? Consider a donation to the 96five team or encourage and support Nicky and Jess with your donation.
To learn more about the impact of The Salvation Army’s Brisbane City Women’s Homelessness Services (BCWHS), check out Jess’s interviews here.