Instead, he will join other high profile bosses and senior community leaders in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout; an event which helps raise awareness of homelessness in Australia.
All money raised through the sponsorship of participants like Arocca, goes directly towards the ongoing provision of Vinnies’ homeless services across the country and Arocca is helping lead the charge.
“I did the Sleepout a few years ago and it was an eye-opening experience,” Arocca told kangaroos.com.au.
“What our homeless go through every night is hard to comprehend and we take what we have for granted.”
There are more than 100,000 Australians who sleep rough each night of the year. Just under half of these are women; a quarter of these are under the age of 18.
“The St Vincent de Paul Society should be commended for raising awareness of the real facts of homelessness,” Arocca added.
By sponsoring $50 you can provide school books and material for a disadvantaged child.
A donation of $100 will provide bedding, a meal and a fresh change of clothes for a homeless person for a night.
A gift of $500 will pay the rent for a family facing eviction.
Your donation of $1,000 will enable a survivor of domestic violence, and their children to make the supported transition from a Vinnies refuge into independent housing.
For more information on how to sponsor Arocca, visit www.ceosleepout.org.au.
