Phillies and Covenant House raise 1 million dollars at first ever Sleep Out at Citizens Bank Park

Last week, the Phillies and Covenant House hosted the first ever Sleep Out at Citizens Bank Park. Participants who helped fundraise for the cause spent the night at the ballpark, hearing firsthand from Covenant House residents who have overcome homelessness, while also connecting with fellow advocates and learning howt o make meaningful action to support young people in need.

Plenty of special guests came along to support the cause, including 2008 World Series MVP Cole Hamels, 1980 World Series champions Larry Bowa and Dickie Noles, 1993 National League champions Tommy Greene, Mickey Morandini and Milt Thompson, and broadcaster Ruben Amaro Jr.

The event raised over a million dollars, the most in Pennsylvania Sleep Out history.

More than 4.2 million young people experience homelessness in the U.S. each year. In Philadelphia alone, over 10,000 children and youth faced homelessness last year. Covenant House Pennsylvania has provided safe shelter and services to youth for 25 years.