 | Sleep out so others don't have to! On Friday, June 27th, dedicated adults, teens, and children will take part in Beacon's 7th Annual Solidarity Sleepout, spending the night outside to raise awareness and critical funds for women, men, and nonbinary people experiencing homelessness in Monroe County, Indiana. Save the date and sign up to sleep out at www.sleepout.info.
With sleeping bags, tarps, and tents, participants will gather on the grounds of First United Methodist Church in Bloomington, take part in their own backyards, or even on their living room floors. Leading up to sleeping out, participants will encourage their family and friends to sponsor them in support of Beacon's overnight shelter, Friend's Place. All ages are welcome to participate!
Friend's Place is Monroe County's largest emergency shelter for women with more than 3/4ths of its beds filled by women, providing more than 14,000 nights of shelter for over 200 people every year. It is also an LGBTQ+ affirming shelter, honoring all sexual orientations and gender identities while working with transgender and nonbinary individuals to provide the arrangements that best fit them.
Beacon's annual Solidarity Sleepout is the single most important fundraiser for Friend's Place. Without it, hundreds of people would be without a safe place to sleep. Let's sleep out so they don't have to! Sign up to sleep out at www.sleepout.info!
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