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Macon Sleepout Raises $287,500 for Daybreak Resource Center
Community members spent the night outdoors to support homelessness services in Macon.
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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The Daybreak Resource Center in Macon, Georgia raised $287,500 so far from its annual Sleepout fundraiser, where community members spent the night outdoors in tents and under tarps to support homelessness services in the city. Organizers hope to reach their $320,000 goal as donations are still coming in.
Why it matters
The Sleepout event is designed to give participants a small glimpse into the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness, raising awareness and support for Daybreak's year-round efforts to provide meals, shelter, and housing services.
The details
During the overnight event, participants faced rain, strong winds, and rumbling trains, but they adjusted and helped each other through the difficult conditions. Many participants brought friends or family members to experience the event firsthand, with one veteran participant saying she makes a point to bring someone new each year.
- The Sleepout fundraiser took place on February 26-27, 2026.
- As of midday on February 27th, Daybreak had received $287,500 in donations.
- Organizers hope to reach their $320,000 fundraising goal, with donations still coming in.
The players
Daybreak Resource Center
A nonprofit organization in Macon, Georgia that provides meals, shelter, and housing services for people experiencing homelessness.
Adrian Lewis Grace
A participant in the Sleepout event who said he wanted to stand in solidarity with Macon's unhoused neighbors.
Steve Corkery
A Sleepout participant who said people adjusted and helped each other when the weather conditions worsened.
Tierra Murphy
A fourth-year Sleepout participant who brings a new person with her each year to experience the event firsthand.
Shandrekia Pitts
A Sleepout participant who said the event serves as a reminder to approach others with empathy.
What they’re saying
“I wanted to do this to stand in solidarity with our unhoused neighbors, and we have to stress how important homelessness is in this city and how much support it needs from everyone.”
— Adrian Lewis Grace
“I know one of them is sitting inside with wet pants, but, it's part of life for the homeless, and we're just getting one night of it.”
— Steve Corkery
“Tonight we slept in a tent, but you know, we get to go home and sleep in our own beds, but people do this every night. I think it's just this is just a good way to raise awareness.”
— Tierra Murphy
“Keep the humility alive. We oftentimes judge based on what we see and what we think might be going on instead of actually getting people's viewpoints.”
— Shandrekia Pitts
What’s next
Donations are still being accepted, and anyone who wants to give can do so through the Daybreak Resource Center's website.
The takeaway
The Sleepout event serves as a powerful reminder of the challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness, inspiring the Macon community to come together and support the vital services provided by the Daybreak Resource Center.
