Join us for a night outside to raise awareness and funds to help combat homelessness over the winter months.

You just need a sleeping bag and an open heart. Invite family and friends to support you.

Sleeping rough, which refers to the practice of sleeping in public spaces, is a particularly visible form of homelessness.

In the United States, the annual Point-in-Time Count in 2022 found that there were approximately 480,000 people experiencing homelessness on any given night - 176,000 of which were sleeping rough. Approximately 7000 to 8000 people sleep "rough" on the streets of Dallas/Fort Worth every night.

This year, on FRIDAY December 5^th- Metro Relief and Hope Fellowship will host "The Big Sleep Out" - Metro Relief is committed to addressing homelessness in the Metroplex through our person-centered, mobile-first approach. We know the importance of our community's understanding of the complex challenges our friends face. The Big Sleep Out was born out of this idea. What we will experience in one night is just a glimpse into the daily reality of many of our friends.

Metro Relief has set a goal to raise $60,000 before the Big Sleep Out, and we ask that you aim to raise at least $300 personally through your unique profile. Share your unique link with friends and family to get everyone involved.

Friday Evening - Saturday Morning - December 5/6th, 2025

SENT Church Open Ground - 3701 W. Spring Creek Pkwy
Plano, TX 75023

7.00 pm start - Burger Meal/Water Available

7.00 am finish - Light Breakfast Coffee

Restrooms available on site. You are just required to bring a ground sheet or cardboard and a sleeping bag.

Calling all youth group leaders...

We welcome and encourage you and your group to join the Big Sleep Out! Give your youth group the opportunity to see firsthand the power of a community coming together with a shared goal. Create a 'team' profile on this campaign page, where you will have the ability to add members and work towards a shared fundraising goal!

We ask that all guardians fill out a release form for their minor. Each supervisor should be responsible for no more than 7 minors.

Do you have a child under age 12?

No problem, let’s talk! We know how invaluable an experience like this is for the youth in our community, and we would love to work with you.

Call us at (214) 705-3555 or email Bryan Doyle at bryan@metrorelief.org

We can't wait to see you on December 5th!

Every participant is required to sign a waiver. It is up to you if you want to arrive early the day of the event to sign or email a signed copy to Bryan Doyle at bryan@metrorelief.org. Find the waiver here.

The BIG SLEEP OUT 2025 with Metro Relief/Hope Fellowship Church (Friday Dec 5th/Dec 6th 2025)

By Metro Relief

The BIG SLEEP OUT 2025 with Metro Relief/Hope Fellowship Church (Friday Dec 5th/Dec 6th 2025)

Join us for a night outside to raise awareness and funds to help combat homelessness