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Amanda Coughlan

Sleep In Your Car

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I'm taking action to help end homelessness.

I’ve committed to sleeping in my car for a total of 7 nights this October – it’s a couple bad nights sleep for a good cause.


The increased cost of living, impact of domestic violence, and lack of affordable housing are all factors contributing to a homelessness crisis in Australia. I’ve joined Sleep In Your Car to raise awareness and vital funds to help families find a safe home. By giving up a couple nights of comfort, I am raising awareness and vital funds to help end homelessness.


I’d love your support today by contributing to the life-changing services provided by Mission Australia.


Together, we can ensure that all Australians have a safe place to call home.

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Sunday 26th Oct
OH MY GOODNESS!!

How do I even start this? Thank you? But that doesn't feel like enough. Hours before I even did my first night of sleep in my car, we reached out goal and over!!! To the many people who donated, thank you. Your donations will go towards help one or many of the Australians who dont have a place to call home.
 
Homelessness in Australia is often hidden with only 6.2% of people sleeping rough (in tents or improvised dwellings).
The majority are experiencing hidden homelessness, such as living in severely crowded dwellings, supported accommodation, or couch-surfing. But with the money donated someone won't have to crash on Stacey from work's couch or hope that the homeless shelter will have a bed tonight. It means that a young child who's parent is escaping DV can go to school, come home and not have to do their homework in the back of the car or on a park bench. 

So thank you, not for helping me raise this money, but thank you for helping! Helping the child, the teen, the young adult, the elderly and everyone who is faced with homelessness. 

Thank you

Why did I set a $1000 goal??

Tuesday 21st Oct
Why did I choose a $1000 target?

$1,000 to Mission Australia can provide immediate support like crisis accommodation, long-term solutions like counseling, or supply hygiene packs and other essential items to those experiencing homelessness. 

It can also contribute to broader efforts like providing families with the resources they need to break the cycle of homelessness and help people achieve greater financial stability and independence.

$1,000 can be used:
• Immediate crisis support: 
Provide a period of crisis accommodation for someone escaping a dangerous situation. 

• Essential supplies: 
Fund a year's supply of monthly hygiene packs for individuals in emergency accommodation. 

• Family support: 
Offer immediate and ongoing support to a family, including counseling to help them heal from the trauma of homelessness and break the cycle for good. 

• Long-term solutions: 
Support programs that provide case management, financial literacy, and other essential services to help people achieve stability. 

• Youth services: 
Help vulnerable young people access the support they need to build a life beyond homelessness, such as through programs like the one that helped Josh, ( https://www.missionaustralia.com.au/springappeal )

Remember its a couple nights bad sleep for a good cause...

Tuesday 30th Sep
@amanda_coggers

remember its a couple nights bad sleep for a good cause... 🫩😴🛏🚙 https://www.sleepinyourcar.com.au/fundraisers/amandacoughlan/sleep-in-your-car

♬ original sound - amanda coughlan

Thank you to my Sponsors

$150

Sharon Coughlan

So proud of what you are doing Amanda!

$116.05

Helen And Aiden Sutcliffe

A great cause Amanda! Well done😊xx

$116.05

Chloie M

Good luck you got this 🎊

$105.50

Tribe Family

Sweet dreams, Mick said our air con is really good. Well done Amanda, what a great cause 👏

$84.40

Hayley

Good luck. Stay safe x

$79.13

Rachel Brown

You’re a good egg with a huge heart poss 🩷🩵

$52.75

Cindi Cocks

Good on yah Amanda! 🙌

$52.75

Heather Tonks

You r amazing

$50

Facebook Donation

$42.20

Anonymous

$31.65

Steph Zeller

Good on you!

$30.64

Facebook Donation

$21.10

Caydie

Amazing thing you’re doing. Well done xx

$21.10

Tash Cullen

$21.10

Caroline Manning

Stay warm and safe, Amanda. I applaud your efforts

$21.10

Anonymous

$21.10

Emma

Best of luck Amanda, you should be so proud of yourself xx

$20.53

Facebook Donation

$20

Mary Clarke

$15.82

Ari

Girl this is so sweet, I love that your doing this.

$13.71

Sweetandsourpork

Spooky number for a spooky month 5 days smh, couldnt wait until my payday 😔🤑

$10.55

Riley Coughlan

$10.55

Anonymous

$10.41

Facebook Donation