St Albans optical store director, Lewis Carroll, raised over £553 after taking part in this year’s community Sleepout to support people experiencing homelessness in Hertfordshire.
Held at Oaklands College and organised by homelessness night shelter Open Door St Albans, the Sleepout brought together local businesses and residents for a night with the aim of raising vital funds for organisations providing emergency shelter, hot meals, and long-term support for people affected by homelessness.
Speaking on the success of the Sleepout, Lewis says: ‘We are incredibly proud to have taken part in this year’s Sleepout and even prouder to have raised over £500 to support such essential local services.
‘Although spending a night outside cannot reflect the true realities of homelessness, it served as a reminder of how essential safe and stable housing is. The generosity of our community means a great deal to us, and we’re grateful to everyone who donated.’
The Sleepout is run in partnership with charities including Herts Young Homeless, Emmaus Hertfordshire, The Living Room, and Centre 33, all of which work year-round to support people across the region.
Ali Hashim, Optical Director at Specsavers St Albans, adds: ‘The team’s commitment to the Sleepout reflects our ongoing dedication to supporting local causes.
‘We’re so proud of Lewis and everyone who took part. Being able to contribute to organisations doing such crucial work for our community is something we will always stand behind.’
Specsavers St Albans, with stores in Christopher Place Market and within Sainsbury’s in Everard Close, has a long history of raising money for local initiatives, including St Albans and District foodbank, and of supporting grassroots clubs St Albans FC and St Albans Rangers.
You can still show support to this cause by visiting Lewis’ JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/lewis-carroll-1#sharePage
For in-store donations or further information, visit 17 Market Place, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5DP, or the Sainsbury’s St Albans store, AL1 2QU.
To book an appointment, go to www.specsavers.co.uk/stores/stalbans or call 01727 532 665 for Christopher Place, or 01727 532 280 for the Sainsbury’s store.
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