On the 20^th of June, 45 directors, staff and business partners slept outdoors at the Timberyard in Port Melbourne for the 2024 Vinnies CEO Sleepout. The team experienced sleeping ‘rough’ during Winter for just one night. This one night will help change the lives of 120,000 Australians that experience no shelter, no warmth, no food, no friends, or family every night.

Through the support and generosity of the community, Team Woodards raised over $146k (making us Number 1 in Victoria). This is a tremendous effort and funds will go directly to assist people experiencing homelessness by supplying food vans and emergency support, as well as expanding the reach to existing Vinnies programs ensuring every Australian can access accommodation, meals and emergency assistance.

Since 2017, the Woodards Foundation has raised over $1.7 million, funding eight new soup vans that distribute food and other essentials to those in need and directly providing 912k meals to the homeless.