The holidays are brighter this year for many BEDS clients thanks to the kindness of strangers, who provided gifts and more during our annual holiday party. Children and adults alike were all smiles when they received gifts, food, necessities, holiday decorations and more as part of this year’s Adopt A […]
What is Housing Navigation?
One of the primary challenges homeless people face is navigating the housing market. Housing search and placement services can address many of the barriers faced by those experiencing homelessness, such as low incomes and unstable housing histories among other things. Every Tuesday, our housing case managers help clients find affordable […]
Manager of Stabilization Services Joann Boblick discusses prevention with Presbyterian Church of Western Springs
Manager of Stabilization Services Joann Boblick recently sat down to discuss our prevention program with Presbyterian Church of Western Springs during the church’s Lenten Challenge 2021.
Ken’s story of how he became homeless and found help from BEDS Plus
“At my lowest moment, I got help from an organization and people that didn’t even know me.” – Ken Please watch Ken tell the story of how he became homeless and found help from BEDS Plus.
Linda Sokol Francis, owner of Brookfield Financial Plans, shares her experience of homelessness
Linda Sokol Francis is known for her philanthropy in Chicago’s western suburbs. She has been a loyal friend of BEDS Plus Care for many years, and her personal story provides inspiration and insight into why she has been so generous to BEDS.
Homeless Persons’ Memorial Service
Please join us for a virtual Homeless Persons’ Memorial service organized by Grace Lutheran Church of La Grange. Held on All Saints’ Day, the service features a short sermon and acknowledgement of those who died last year while homeless or in our program. This is the second annual memorial service […]
2020 Rental Assistance Program
Learn more about our 2020 rental assistance program, including what information you need to apply for help. A special thank you to Bill Fogarty for producing this video gratis for BEDS.
Marie Newman tours BEDS shelter site in Oak Lawn
Marie Newman, Illinois 3rd Congressional District candidate, recently stopped by our newly opened consolidated shelter in Oak Lawn to get an in-person look at our operations. The shelter models our consolidated shelter in Brookfield and is operated in partnership with Respond Now. About 15 clients are currently staying at the […]
Thank you to Ogden Avenue School students!
A heartfelt thank you to the students at Ogden Avenue School! The sixth-grade class coordinated a donation drive to benefits BEDS as its service project. Fun facts – 96 sixth-grade students collected four carloads of necessary shelter supplies over the past month! More than $1,000 in gift cards were collected. […]
Volunteering with BEDS is a true passion for Adam Higgins
Our work isn’t possible without volunteers like Adam Higgins and his family, who work the first shift at the St. Hugh’s emergency overnight shelter on the third and fifth Wednesdays of the month. Adam talks about why volunteering with BEDS is a true passion for him. Everyone deserves a home.
