# Richie’s Million-Dollar Sleepout Challenge

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Podcast: [Edinburgh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edinburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612011)
Published: 2026-06-07T09:49:27+00:00
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## Resource

Richie Roncero, once addicted and now a recovery hero, is sleeping rough in 26 cities over 26 weeks to raise $1 million for Hope House — a facility desperately needed to expand its life-saving program and cover a full year of operations. Already at $150K, his mission is personal, painful, and powerful — he’s doing it clean and sober, armed with nothing but a sleeping bag and toothbrush, to show what homelessness feels like and why funding matters. With 50 monthly assessments and a waiting list, Hope House’s impact is undeniable — 60+ graduates, families healed, communities transformed — but space is still too scarce. Richie’s journey is raw, relentless, and urgently needed. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/12cce445aff343b1

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