Personal Progress

237%
of goal
$1,000
Goal
$2,374
Raised

Thank you to our amazing contributors!

Stephan & Heidi Luking - $100

Jeremy Wilson - $301

Linda Sutton - $30

Murray Klassen - $100

Sandeep Sawhney - $100

Brenda Baradoy - $100

Mark Tsui - $30

Carol and Barry Hickman - $100

Sharon Samson - $100

Lyndon Throness - $50

David Young - $100

Marc Tews - $50

Judy Marshall - $30

archie johnston - $100

Anonymous - $201

David Mark - $100

Stephen Dick - $100

Anonymous - $100

Annette and Jared Sauder - $30

Art Reitmayer - $100

Jessica Pater - $92

Rob Knechtle - $50

Rob Veer - $30

Ken Hastings - $100

Dwight Epp - $50

Kathy Booth - $50

Sheila Bayer - $50

Kathy Fostey - $30

Why Rick Bayer is Sleeping Outside

I’m sleeping outside to help fight and prevent youth homelessness.

In April, the homeless count* found that there were nearly 700 youth (age 13-24) homeless in Metro Vancouver. Hundreds to thousands more experience episodic homelessness and are considered precariously or inappropriately housed. According to Raise the Roof**, over 35,000 youth experience homelessness throughout the year in Canada. Family conflict, addiction and mental health issues were cited as the biggest reasons individuals found themselves homeless.

By making a donation to me, you are continuing Youth Unlimited’s active and prevention work with homeless and vulnerable youth, providing tangible help, caring support and a way out.

I’m giving up one night, so these youth can have a lifetime. Please support me by donating generously!

*https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/at-least-681-youths-are-homeless-according-to-metro-vancouver-count

*https://www.raisingtheroof.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/road2sols-FINAL.pdf