Sleep Out Saturday
November 1, 2008

Sleep Out Saturday 2008 was a great success! Thank you to all the groups and individual “Stars” that participated this year. There were a total of 63 groups throughout DuPage County and over 60 individuals and families.

Groups and individuals accomplished the following:

• Raised funds to support Bridge Communities programs
• Raised public awareness of the silent epidemic of family homelessness in DuPage County
• Raised empathy for those who are less fortunate

The event began with a rally which took place at the Crescent Boulevard municipal parking lot in Glen Ellyn. Approximately 1200 participants arrived by bus, van, car or on foot to enjoy music by Flipside, stage presentation by CBS2 News Rob Johnson, testimonials from past Bridge Communities veteran group leader and participants and videos of Sleep Out Saturday peer leaders and pop star Jordan Pruitt! The weather was beautiful and everyone enjoyed the opportunity to express their support of Bridge Communities.

View our Rally video

A special thank you to the Village of Glen Ellyn, Glen Ellyn Police Department and Glen Ellyn Park District for their assistance with the Sleep Out Saturday Rally!

Help us reach our $135,000 goal with a gift to Sleep Out Saturday

Sleep Out Saturday is well on its way to reaching our fundraising goal! As of November 20th we have collected almost $90,000.00! If you didn’t have the opportunity to sleep out on November 1st, but would like to contribute funds for this event, you can still sponsor a group or person. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

It is never too late to become a Sleep Out Saturday event corporate sponsor. As a sponsor you align your business with a mission that promotes rebuilding families and the community. You will receive several avenues of marketing and advertising in return for your financial contribution. Your donation may also be tax deductible as allowed by law.

Support the mission of Bridge Communities with your corporate sponsorship

Learn more about homelessness and poverty in DuPage County by visiting our Sleep Out Saturday blog. You will also meet teens and adults who have been in the Bridge Communities program and teens who have been sleepers for Sleep Out Saturday.

Sleep Out Saturday blog

Read inspiring testimonials from 2008 Sleep Out Saturday participants and see photos of sleepers in action.

2008 Photos and Testimonials

If you are a member of the media visit our 2008 Media Newsroom or call Ann Pitcher at PS Communications at (630) 887-0278.