Sleep Out Saturday, November 7, 2026

Lights Out for Homelessness

Make a donation to the Molly Howieson Sleep Out Saturday Campaign

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On Sleep Out Saturday (November 7th), hundreds of children, teens and adults will spend the night sleeping outside in tents, boxes, and cars or doubled up inside their homes without a bed to call their own, all to raise awareness about family homelessness and funds for Bridge Communities' Transitional Housing Program.

Your support has the power to change lives! With your help, Bridge Communities will transition over 100 families to self-sufficiency by working with community partners to provide mentoring, housing, and supportive services. Please give today to demonstrate your commitment to helping families facing homelessness build a bridge to a brighter future!

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Give with confidence Nearly 90% of your donation will benefit the families in our transitional housing program.

A personal message from Molly Howieson

As many of you know, I always feature a grandchild. This is my youngest JJ. As you can see he loves the outdoors. He is blessed that he has a safe home to sleep at every night. I have a number of families with children under 5 and I am grateful that they too are safe in are apartments tonight. The rents keep going up. This goal represents one month with utilities. Thank you!

Sincerely,
Molly Howieson


Thank you to all those who pledged!

  1. Carl October 13, 2026

    “Thanks for everything you do for Bridge and our clients. You are a joy to work with. You make a BIG difference in the lives of people. We all love you Molly.”

  2. Marge October 11, 2026

    “Hope you have a warm night to sleep out! Hopefully Bridge will continue to provide shelter and hope for homeless families! I was just remembering the first Sleep Out and sleeping at Karen's house! :)”

  3. Maria October 9, 2026

    “Way to go Molly! You are a tent warrior!”

  4. Mike Lowery October 7, 2026

    “Keep up the great work you do for the less fortunate, Molly. The world needs more people like you.”

  5. Molly's Sister October 6, 2026

    “Happy to donate to Molly's sleepout. She has participated in this fundraiser for many years and actually sleeps out in a sleeping bag
    or in a car. Kudos to her for experiencing what some of her clients have had to do. She is a dedicated Social Worker. Her life's calling to serve others.”

  6. Mike October 5, 2026

    “Molly great you are participating in this event”

  7. Cathy Lowe October 5, 2026

    “Love how you work for these families. You have such a kind heart.”

  8. Shipley Family October 4, 2026

    “Thank you for all you do!”

  9. Pam Tupek Mathews October 4, 2026

    “Thank you, Molly, for everything you do for our Daybreak families!”

  10. Sue Harold October 4, 2026

    “Molly - Always glad to support you and Bridge Communities!”

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Gold Sponsors

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Silver Sponsors

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Entertainment Sponsors

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Video Presentation Sponsors

Wintrust Community Banks

Rally Giveaway Sponsors

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Bronze Sponsors

Comcast Hightower Men in Black FT Cares Foundation 2nd Family

Sleep Out Saturday In-Kind Sponsors

College of DuPage School of Rock