Douglas came to our office in tears. His wife had passed away in hospice care, and he and his fifth-grade son Ty continued to cope with her loss. When schools closed due to the pandemic, Douglas had continued working days while Ty signed into e-learning at home, but like many […]
Case aide Ricky Maltese helps formerly incarcerated clients find, secure housing
For Ricky Maltese, the most rewarding part of his job as a case aide at BEDS Plus Care is helping clients through the process of finding housing and seeing how grateful they are when they find a place to call home. Ricky joined the BEDS staff in June and works […]
BEDS Special Bulletin: The Continuing Eviction Crisis and its Economic Consequences
Today, we’d like to share updates about federal and state eviction moratoria. Eviction Moratoriums Extended On June 24, the Biden administration extended the CDC’s eviction moratorium until July 31, and, on June 25, J.B. Pritzker extended Illinois’ moratorium until July 24. As the pandemic continues, these moratoria are preventing a […]
BEDS Special Bulletin: Employment
Employment represents one of the many ways we help people experiencing homelessness and imminent risk of homelessness stabilize their lives. Today, we want to take a closer look at the issue of employment for people experiencing homelessness and how we respond. Do people experiencing homelessness work? A common stereotype holds […]
Dr. Swoyer of AMITA Health talks about how important BEDS Plus Care is to the community
In line with HUD’s Housing First approach to homelessness, BEDS prioritizes getting people into housing; however, we recognize that homelessness causes and exacerbates a range of health problems that make regaining a home difficult. Sixty percent of our clients report a serious health or behavioral health condition, and we’ve invested […]
BEDS Plus Executive Director Tina Rounds discusses our Summit Service Center community partners
BEDS Plus Executive Director Tina Rounds in a video blog talks about the partners we are working with for the Summit Service Center. “Part of developing a safety net in the community is viable, vibrant, well-run organizations that are constantly examining what the needs are in the community and working […]
Community baby shower celebrates new moms
New and expecting moms among our clients were recently showered with attention and celebrated. A community baby shower and luncheon event was organized by the Oddfellows Palacky Lodge #630 to help these moms prepare for their new arrivals, while also making them feel special too. BEDS Plus Director of Supportive […]
Erin Molek: Why I Give
She was referred to as the woman in the red coat but I knew her as Joan. She was an everyday presence in our community: a small, slight lady who was very timid, kept to herself and spent her days walking the sidewalks of La Grange with her roller suitcase. […]
Meet BEDS Superhero, Joann Boblick
During National Superheroes Month, we celebrate our staff! Meet Manager of Stabilization Services Joann Boblick. Joann, a long-time member of the BEDS community, helps people who are struggling to remain in their homes stay in them. “The goal of these (prevention and stabilization) programs is to prevent people from ever […]
Summit Service Center plans featured in Chicago Tribune article
In its recent article on homelessness during COVID-19 and lessons learned, the Chicago Tribune discussed how BEDS is raising money for the Summit Service Center, a fixed-site shelter modeled after college dorms. The 24-bed facility in a renovated bank is expected to handle 50 to 75 people per year, with […]
