Volunteering has become more than serving meals or packing food. It’s about being part of a community where people know one another, celebrate one another, and remind each other that no one should feel invisible.
More Than A Meal
For most families, the school year is about getting back into a routine. For the families we serve, it’s about having the stability to create one.
Workforce Program
Many of our clients are already employed. Our workforce development program helps the unemployed find jobs and current workers find better ones.
Being Seen and Treated with Dignity
This Pride Month, we’re exploring why safe and affirming housing matters through the words of young adults in our programs.
No One Should Age Into Homelessness
Housing stability, dignity, and the ability to age safely in the community should not be out of reach for older adults in Illinois.
Remember Housing During Older Americans Month
Older adults should be able to live where they choose, with the people they choose, and with the ability to participate fully in their communities.
Volunteering Strengthens the Heart
We hope you can join us in serving some of the most vulnerable people in our communities.
BEDS Plus 2026 Summer Internship Program
Students must commit to a minimum of 10 weeks at 25 hours per week, which may include evenings and weekend hours. Upon successful completion of the program, interns will receive a stipend of $1200 in 2 payments for their service.
We’ve Come a Long Way, and the Work Continues
From early reformers who fought for safer living conditions to today’s professionals, women have shaped social work and housing advocacy. We carry on their legacy at BEDS. During Women’s History Month and Social Work Month, their legacy continues in the work of our housing advocates, case managers, outreach teams, and community partners who […]
IDPH Releases New Homelessness Mortality Study
Our shelter, housing, and supportive services connect households to mental/behavioral health services, including substance use treatment.