SVDP CEO & Exec's Sleepout menlo Park & RWC
June 20, 2025
Help break the cycle of homelessness
No one should experience homelessness. Everyone deserves a home.
How Your Sleepout Will Change Lives
By taking part in the SVDP Menlo Park & RWC CEO & Executives Sleepout, you’ll help us raise vital funds for St. Vincent de Paul homelessness services.
If someone is experiencing or at risk of homelessness, you’ll help them access the emergency food and accommodation they need. You’ll also help provide education and employment to tackle the root causes of inequality – and help end homelessness for good.
SVdP San Mateo County Annual Impact Statement
Who We Serve
Hours volunteers gave last year is equal to 28 full-time employees.
Direct Financial Aid to Those in Need
Who is an Executive?
For our sleepout event, an Executive is defined as an individual who holds a leadership, ownership, or influential decision-making role within their profession. These are professionals who drive progress, lead teams, and make impactful contributions in their respective fields.
At a minimum, executives include:
✔ Business Owners – Entrepreneurs and company founders who manage and grow their enterprises.
✔ Lawyers – Legal professionals who advocate, advise, and uphold the law in corporate, private, or government sectors.
✔ Doctors – Medical experts dedicated to healthcare, patient well-being, and advancing medical practice.
✔ Real Estate Agents – Professionals shaping the property market, helping individuals and businesses buy, sell, and invest in real estate.
In addition, executives may also include:
✔ C-Suite Executives (CEOs, CFOs, COOs, etc.) – Top leaders overseeing corporate strategy, financial growth, and operations.
✔ Senior Managers & Directors – High-level decision-makers responsible for strategic planning and business development.
✔ Investors & Venture Capitalists – Individuals funding and guiding businesses to success.
✔ Consultants & Advisors – Experts providing strategic insights in various industries.
✔ Medical Specialists & Surgeons – Advanced practitioners leading healthcare innovation.
✔ Architects & Engineers – Visionaries designing and developing infrastructure and technology.
✔ Finance & Banking Professionals – Wealth managers, financial planners, and banking executives driving economic growth.
✔ Technology & IT Leaders – Innovators in software, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
✔ Marketing & Media Executives – Professionals shaping brands, public relations, and communications strategies.
✔ Academics & Researchers – Thought leaders and educators advancing knowledge in their fields.
If you’re unsure whether your role qualifies you as an executive for this event, feel free to reach out—we’d be happy to assist!
Join Us for the Sleepout and Make a Difference!
connection
Connect with like-minded individuals who are interested in making a difference.
Impact
Your attendance will make a significant impact.
Awareness
Raise awareness for this important cause.
Open to CEO’s and EXEC’s passionate about making a difference.
Do you believe everyone deserves a home?
Then it’s time to use your network and your influence to make change. Register for SVDP Menlo Park & RWC CEO & Exec’s Sleepout event and spend a night in the cold with other business, community and government leaders to help tackle homelessness.
Make a difference
You’ll also help provide education and employment to tackle the root causes of inequality – and help end homelessness for good.
St. Vincent de Paul Society of Menlo Park & RWC
FAQ
Where is the event being held?
At the oval at St. Raymond’s Primary School. 1211 Arbor Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025
What do I bring?
CLOTHING
It is likely to be cool. Please make sure you wear warm, casual clothes. You may like to bring extra layers. We will provide a cap on the night. A space will be available tostore your bags when you arrive and prior to ‘bunkingdown’ for the night. Please keep all valuables on your person.
BEDDING
Cardboard will be provided for you to sleep on or to build a shelter. Please bring your own sleeping bag, a pillow and torch. No airbeds, swags or luxury bedding items are allowed.
FOOD
You can’t bring your own food. We will provide a basic meal, tea and coffee on the night. If you have any allergies or specific dietary requirements, please advise the SVDP CEO Sleepout Team. Alcohol is strictly off limits.
WEATHER
This is an ‘experiential’ event which introduces you to elements of sleeping rough. Regardless of the weather, the event will go ahead. If you are ill on the night we ask you not to attend.
CAMERAS
We encourage you to bring cameras and/or mobile phones to the event so that you can share your experience throughout the night. Participants, however, are not able to bring along extra people to film on the night, unless these people are also registered for the event and satisfy the criteria for eligibility. Please note that any electrical devices are your own responsibility. SVDP will not take any responsibility for your belongings (including car keys).
PARKING
Parking will be available in school parking lot.
IN THE MORNING
Debrief the experience with a coffee before you head into the office. A breakfast will be provided.
AFTER THE EVENT
Thank your supporters: It is time to say thank you to all who donated to you. Let them know you followed through and that they can still donate to you.
Where do I provide funds?
You’ll write a check for the amount you have raised to SVDP Redwood City Conference. The minimum amount is $1000.
For online payment please follow this link.
We are grateful for your donation.
Where is the money going?
The good works of SVDP St. Raymond’s conference such as:
- Sober living facility (Rosalie Rendu)
- Home Visits
- Pantry
- SVDP Stores
- SVDP Homeless Help Center
As well as our partners:
- Catholic Worker House
- St. Francis Center
- St. Anthony’s Padua Dining Room
Will there be security at the event?
Yes, we will provide security at the event to ensure the smooth success for your valuable time.