BEDS Plus, Inc. is a leading homeless services provider in South and West Cook County, IL. Our mission is to help vulnerable individuals stabilize their lives through housing and supportive services.
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Standing with Domestic Violence Survivors This October
In 1989, Congress officially designated October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We observe this campaign annually, but it carries renewed urgency this year. As the Domestic Violence Awareness Project (DVAP), a national domestic violence advocacy network, highlights how: “Across the United States, we’re seeing violence minimized, cuts to the services families rely upon, and increased…
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Celebrating Lisa Sheehan & Javon Harris
This month, we’re recognizing two longtime BEDS Plus staff members who have grown right along with the organization. Lisa Sheehan celebrates 15 years with BEDS Plus. Lisa started as an Office Administrator when BEDS had just two staff members and today serves as Senior Grant Accountant. She has been part of BEDS’ growth from those…
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A Ministry of the Heart
BEDS Plus is currently serving more than 15 families in motel-based shelter and has 22 scattered-site apartments for families.