The group had a number of participants including top fundraiser Ray White NSW/ACT CEO Tim Snell, Ray White South Australia CEO Matt Lindblom, Ray White head of organisational development Natalie Hortz, RWC head James Linacre, and Ray White Western Australia CEO Mark Whiteman.
Mr Snell raised an incredible $20,265 for the CEO Sleepout.
“Giving back is core to our network. We’re incredibly proud to support Vinnie’s century-long fight against homelessness,” Mr Snell said.
“The CEO Sleepout was a perfect chance for Ray White to boost that cause and raise awareness, and I’m honoured to be just one of the Ray White leaders driving this effort.”
In South Australia, Mr Lindblom raised $5,461 to support Vinnies’ fight against homelessness.
He said the Vinnies CEO Sleepout aligned with a cause he’s passionate about.
“I am passionate about everyone in Australia having a safe place to sleep and call home,” he said.
“We live in the luckiest country in the world and we should be doing more to make sure everyone in Australia is taken care of.
“We can all play a part in making this happen, it’s not just up to the government or not for profit organisations, if we all contribute and help, then homelessness can one day become a thing of the past.”
Also in NSW, Ray White head of organisational development, Natalie Hortz raised $9,959 for Vinnies during the CEO Sleepout.
“Participating in the CEO Sleepout for the first time was an eye-opening experience that reminded me that behind every statistic about homelessness is a real person who deserves dignity, hope and a safe place to call home,” Ms Hortz said.
“As leaders in our communities, we have a responsibility to use our platforms and resources to create meaningful change, and I’m proud that Ray White again has supported Vinnies’ incredible work.”
In Victoria, Ray White South Bank also joined Ray White’s fight against homelessness, raising $17,639 for Vinnies.
As part of their fundraising, Ray White Southbank hosted an in-house wine tasting, a trivia night, and did some pledges via their Instagram where people donated to see them complete challenges, such as an ice bucket challenge.
“Andrew Salvo, Michael Pastrikos and I took part in the CEO Sleepout last year and returned this year along with Seda Erdem and Georgina Shanahan,” Ray White South Bank head of property management Alex Mees said.
“We wanted to support Vinnies who do incredible things in the community supporting the homeless and victims of domestic violence with meals, beds, social workers and support programs plus much more.
“We see it in our community here in Southbank and Melbourne City and it hits harder in winter.
“We think, as leaders within our office and the greater real estate industry, it’s important to do what we can to support and promote the help that’s needed. No one should go without a safe, warm bed and a hot meal.”
