School Fundraising
Students and schools can make a huge difference in the lives of homeless and at-risk youth.
Funds raised through your school event, will be used to help to meet the needs of youth experiencing homelessness by providing them with food, clothing, a warm bed, and so much more.
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Ways to Get Involved
Sleep Out: Student Edition
Sleep Out is a great way to show secondary students a glimpse of what life would be like if they experienced homelessness, by sleeping for one night without the comforts of home.
Host a Sleep Out and we’ll provide you with a personalized online fundraising page, a virtual presentation about Covenant House Vancouver programs, an event planning guide, and ongoing support.
Students who participate will also receive 12 hours of community service which can be applied to their graduation requirements.
Casual/Pajama Day
Choose a date to host your Casual/Pajama Day and we’ll supply stickers and posters. We can give a virtual presentation about the programs Covenant House Vancouver offers and create an online fundraising page so that school communities can donate virtually.
On the day of the event, students can wear their stickers and dress casual to show their support for homeless youth.
School Events
Here is a list of fun ways to raise awareness and funds to help youth experiencing homelessness:
- Skate/Run/Walk/Bike-a-thon
- Candygrams
- Pink Day T-Shirt sale
Student Spotlight
Gleneagle Secondary School’s Sleep Out
21 students learned some hard lessons about life by joining in the Sleep Out movement. Organized by the Grade 12 leadership class, this year’s event also raised $6,200 for Covenant House. They participate annually.
The sleepout participants said while their one night spent outside won’t end homelessness, it has sparked important conversations.“Change doesn’t happen if you don’t do anything,” said a student. “It takes many small steps. It’s a domino effect.”
Carson Graham Secondary’s Sleep Out
25 students from Carson Graham Secondary took part in a fundraiser to help Convent House Vancouver, raising almost $10,000 to end youth homelessness.
The goal of Sleep Out is for youth to put themselves in other people’s shoes, sleeping out in the cold to learn what it’s like to not have a bed.