Going Homeless Documentary

A$375
of $100 targetyrs ago
Successful on 13th Sep 2014 at 11:44PM.
Going Homeless is a documentary short about exploring the every day lives of our homeless population in Brisbane. James Peters will live on the streets for 7 days with only $10 in his pocket to experience how the other half life.

Homelessness is an often overlooked part of our society. Every year, more and more people in Australia are forced to take their lives on the streets. Malnutrition, violence, drug and alcohol abuse. These are all long term effects that are often accredited to being a common hand in hand traits to homelessness. 

But what is it really like? How can you help?

How The Funds Will Be Used

Part of the funds raised during this campaign will be donated to homeless people in Brisbane either directly or by buying essential items for their every day lives. The rest will be split up between Pay A Sack Forward and The Big Issue organisations to help fund their operations. 

A detailed cost breakdown is on its way!

The Challenges

The challenges for this documentary are extensive. Winter everywhere is always a tough time for people, let alone people that live on the streets. Brisbane has recently broken a 103 year old record for the coldest winter. Because of the recent circumstances I will be ensuring that I have the appropriate clothing for a winter environment.

Safety is always first and for most a huge importance when it comes to attempting social experiments like this one. I will be carrying an emergency mobile phone on me at all times with the numbers of local Police Stations and Hospitals. Local Police stations will be informed about my presence in the area.

Pay A Sack Forward

Thank you! With this pledge you have helped provide a homeless person with a pack that includes a pillow, blanket, tuna, cereal, milk, baked beans, toothbrush, toothpaste and water!

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The Big Issue Magazine

With this pledge the team will go out and actively seek out The Big Issue Magazine vendors and buy a magazine with your pledge on your behalf. $3 of that goes right to vendor to help them out!

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Est. delivery is Sep 14

Any Pledge Over $10

With a $10 pledge you are not only ensuring that we can meet our target of $100 but also help out more and more of our homeless population in Brisbane. So... THANK YOU!

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Est. delivery is Sep 14