5D4H HISTORY

5D4H story:

5 Days for the Homeless was founded at the University of Alberta School of Business in 2005. The students identified homelessness as a growing issue and decided to give up creature comforts and basic necessities for five days to raise money and awareness for Youth Empowerment & Support Services (YESS).  

In 2008, after extensive work and many tireless months, the Five Days for the Homeless National campaign was officially launched at ten universities across Canada.

Timeline:

2023

5 Days returns to in person events in a post lockdown era.

2019

5 Days is acquired by CABS and has over 30 schools participating.

2015

Marks the 10th anniversary of the campaign

Total raised: $1,657,650

2013

5 Days surpassing $1 million raised for Canadian shelters.

Total raised: $1,223,794

2011

22 participating schools!

Total raised: $747,192

2009

18 schools participated in the campaign. One of the schools being joined by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

2008

5 days became a national organization and runs in 10 different universities.

Total raised: $164,387

2005

5 Days was founded at the University of Alberta (Edmonton, AB).

Total raised at this campaign: $2,000