Winter sleep out in Kettering raises homelessness awareness
We're hearing from the charity organising it
After we heard this week that Northamptonshire's seeing some of the highest levels of homelessness, a charity's aiming to raise further awareness.
Accommodation Concern want people to join them in a Winter Sleep Out for one night next month at Wicksteed Park, Kettering.
The event aims to raise awareness and funds for the vital services that the charity provides to individuals and families facing poverty and homelessness in North Northamptonshire.
Participants will spend one night sleeping outside in the grounds of the Park or on the floor in the Pavilion of Wicksteed Park, giving up the luxury of their bed and swapping it for a sleeping bag.
All the money raised from the event will go towards the charity’s work to prevent homelessness and to provide safe supported accommodation to those who find themselves without a roof over their head.
Jo Moore, the CEO of Accommodation Concern, said:
"We are very excited to launch our Winter Sleep Out Fundraiser and delighted that Wicksteed Park are supporting the event.
“We hope that many people will join us in this challenge and help us make a real difference in the lives of those facing homelessness and poverty in North Northamptonshire. Together, we can create positive change and ensure that everybody in our community can have a warm and safe place to call home."