Newcastle’s Biggest Charity Sleepout Returns to Support the Homeless

·         Soul Hub’s Sleepout For Soul returns on 16th May 2025, with a goal of raising $200,000.

·         Participants will sleep rough for a night at Bolton Street Carpark to raise funds and awareness.

·         Register now at soulhub.org.au to help support Newcastle’s most vulnerable.

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Newcastle, NSW – Soul Hub, a grassroots, volunteer-driven charity dedicated to supporting the city’s most vulnerable, is calling on the community to take part in its annual fundraiser, Sleepout For Soul, on Friday, 16th May 2025. The event aims to bring together 350 participants and raise $200,000 to continue providing vital support services for those experiencing homelessness, mental health struggles, social isolation, and addiction.

The Sleepout For Soul event challenges the community to sleep rough for one night at Bolton Street Carpark to gain insight into the realities faced by those living on the streets. But this is no ordinary sleepout—"sleepers" will experience a powerful evening of live music, great food, engaging games, live auctions, and first-hand stories that highlight Soul Hub’s impact in the community.

Soul Hub plays a critical role in Newcastle, offering a place of hope, dignity, and life-changing support to those in the community who are doing it tough. The charity connects people with essential services like doctors and social workers while also providing practical help such as free grocery hampers, laundry facilities, and more. And it all begins with a hot meal and a friendly conversation with one of Soul’s 330 volunteers.

As they say at Soul, “everyone’s welcome—because nobody’s perfect and anything is possible.” Soul operates entirely without government funding, relying on the generosity of the community to keep its doors open.

One of Soul Hub’s guests shared their experience: “Soul to me means family. Whether you’re a guest, volunteer, or supporter, the moment you step through the door, you become part of a family that looks out for each other without judgment.”

Registration is now open at soulhub.org.au for anyone wanting to take part in Sleepout For Soul. Whether you're in Newcastle or beyond, you can sign up individually or as a team—rally your friends, colleagues, gym buddies, or schoolmates to join in. Newcastle residents are especially encouraged to get involved locally, but for those unable to attend in person, DIY sleepouts are welcome at locations like clubhouses, schools, community halls, or workplaces.

Together, Newcastle can make a real difference. Don’t wait—register today and be part of something truly special!

Visit soulhub.org.au to sign up and learn more.