One night without sleep can change Countless Lives

Each night in Thunder Bay, hundreds of people experience homelessness.

Even on a chilly March evening, dozens are left with nowhere safe to sleep.

Stay awake with us on March 28 as we spend the night in our cars to raise awareness and funds in support of Pathways to HOME

DATE

Saturday, March 28, 2026

TIME

10:00 pm – 8:00 am

DATE

Saturday, March 28, 2026

TIME

10:00 pm – 8:00 am

How to Participate?

  • Register by Friday, March 20: There is no registration fee.
  • Start Fundraising: Each participant is encouraged to raise a minimum of $1,000 to help reach our collective goal of $30,000 to support individuals and families experiencing homelessness in our community.
  • Sleep in Your Car on Saturday, March 28:
    • Registered participants will enter their car at 10:00 PM, remaining in their vehicle until 8:00 AM the following morning.
    • Before spending the night in your car, be sure to review our Participant Safety Checklist in the Participant Event Toolkit! All participants must sign the 2026 Sleepless Waiver and email it to [email protected].
  • Spread the Word: Share the campaign with friends, family, and on social media. Your voice helps amplify the impact of this movement.

Want to learn more about Sleepless in Thunder Bay?

Join us for a short online information session to learn:
• What Sleepless in Thunder Bay is all about
• Why this issue matters in our community
• How individuals, teams, and businesses can take part
• How participants raise awareness and support
 
Just curious? You’re welcome to join the session and simply listen in. No commitment required.
 
Sessions are available at the following times:

• Tuesday, March 10th – 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm

• Wednesday, March 11th – 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm

• Thursday, March 12th – 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm

Reserve your spot and choose the session that works best for you: