You need to be 22+ in order to Sleep Out on your own, otherwise a chaperone will need to join you. In the case of Student Sleep Outs, chaperones will be present for the group.

You can easily register online as an individual Sleeper, or you can set yourself up as a Team Captain if you’re going to recruit others. If your organization has already set up a team, you can easily join their team.

Yes! Fundraising is an essential part of Sleep Out and in fact, one of the largest sources of funds we have to help keep our doors open 24/7, 365 days a year, and provide all the services we offer to help our young people get back on their feet.

Yes, anyone can join you as long as they are eligible to participate.

You can easily share the link to your Sleep Out page via email, text, and social media, then follow up with phone calls, or meet up in person. We will be here to help you along the way with easy-to-use tools.

This night is meant to be spent in solidarity, so stick to the basics and plan to go without any luxury bedding items like pillows and blankets. Please bring a sleeping bag, any essential personal care items and wear layers (extra warm clothes including hats/gloves/extra socks). We will provide a cardboard box for you to sleep on under your sleeping bag.

There will be an indoor option available at all times in the case of inclement weather, or if you just need to come inside to warm up or use the restrooms.

Yes, although the best experience is at a Covenant House site. If sleeping out at home or another location works better for you, that’s fine too, as long as we offer a virtual option for that particular Sleep Out. We will always appreciate your support of our youth and mission.

Yes, all Sleep Out locations will have the necessary security throughout the night.