Creating connections and making a difference at CEO Sleepout 2022
At Prezzee, our mission is to ignite human connection through remarkable gifting moments. This doesn’t end with our gifting products – we believe in connecting with those who need it most, such as the 116,000+ people experiencing homelessness in Australia every day.
We were humbled to be an official sponsor and Gift Matching Partner for the 2022 Vinnies CEO Sleepout. An initiative that raises awareness and funds for those experiencing homelessness in Australia.
On the 23rd of June, Prezzee’s Chief Commercial Officer and ANZ Managing Director, Deanne Bannatyne, joined other thought leaders in business, community and government to participate in this year’s sleepout in Sydney.
The aim? To bring attention to homelessness and raise funds for accommodation, food, healthcare and education.
An experience that both touched and opened Dee’s eyes to the suffering caused by homelessness.
“I was humbled by the opportunity to "sleep rough" and, at least for a short period, experience what so many do every single night.”
From 6pm to 6am, participants set up for a chilly winter night with just a sleeping bag, pillow, and cardboard sheet in tow.
Many Australians don’t have the comfort of knowing their situation is temporary, but the sleepout pushes people to not just acknowledge homelessness, but consider what it would be like to constantly face the many challenges of not having a fixed address.
“It was an eye-opening experience personally participating in this year’s sleepout. I’m grateful to have been able to help the fight in ending homelessness any way I can.” said Dee.
Leading up to the event, Prezzee matched donations up to AUD$2,500 for all participating business leaders, eventually raising AUD $50,000 for St Vincent de Paul.
We are so grateful to the kind hearts of donors, as we were able to reach this figure in just 40 minutes! This is an epic outcome and Team Prezzee is overjoyed to have been a part of it.
“We’re all about creating special gifting moments – wherever and whenever – so to be a gifting partner for an amazing initiative and to raise an absolutely remarkable result is something we’re very proud of.” said Dee.
We’re so proud of Dee for embodying the Prezzee value of giving a damn and being a part of such a worthy cause.
If you would like to find out more about the annual CEO Sleepout, please click here.
