The trust which helps homeless families is urging people to support their sleep out in Whangarei tomorrow.
So far 35 people were registered for the Canopy Bridge Hope for the Homeless event, which would include guest speakers, singing, a simple supper and trying to sleep either in cars or on the bridge.
Tickets were $10 for people aged 16 and over and $5 for children, but participants were also encouraged to get sponsorship where possible. Proceeds supported the work of Tai Tokerau Emergency Housing Trust (TTEHT), which was commemorating its 10-year anniversary and was busier than ever.
Since 2006 TTEHT had helped more than 1500 people experiencing a housing crisis.
Trust chairman Adrian Whale had been with the organisation for eight years and said when he arrived, the trust's resources could cope with the number of families needing their "landlord of last resort" service.