Sleepout raised over $200,000!

We danced to our awesome live muso Crocq (which included many intense dance-offs), listened to our CEO Rick discuss the future of Soul, took part in a fun and heated auction that raised over $2,500! Sleepers were also treated to catered tours of Soul and before bed snacked on pizza and doughnuts. There were also fire pits, delicious food for purchase thanks to the Rotary Club of Wallsend-Maryland, plenty of games and a whole lot of family fun. It was a great night of true community.   

During the night local legend Garth Russel hosted a live Zoom alongside Soul advocate Jodi O’Connor. The Zoom featured heart-warming guest stories, interviews with Soul volunteers & sleepers and plenty other special features. The virtual Sleepout concluded with a live broadcast of Rick’s speech. If you missed out on the virtual sleepout you can re-watch the Zoom here: https://fb.watch/dtb1ohAnJL/ 

Soul is excited to announce that our 2022 Sleepout for Soul raised over $200,000 becoming the biggest Sleepout fundraiser in our history and smashing our initial goal of $175,000. So we wanted to thank each and every one of you who donated and helped us surpass our goal. At Soul we believe anyone who contributes is a hero, whether it’s a can of beans or thousands of dollars, everyone who gives to Soul is a hero in our eyes including our major sponsor INSYNC building & design. 

We receive no government funding so rely purely on the good hearts and generosity of Novocastrians throughout the region. We are so grateful to our Soul Family, we could not do what we do without you. So on behalf of our guests, volunteers, staff and trustees, Thank you so much for supporting Soul Hub and the bright future that lays ahead for us.