Older adults face a housing crisis. Low-income, single adults over 50 make up half of America’s homeless population, and the number of older adults experiencing homelessness will triple by 2023. Low-income seniors cannot afford modest apartments anywhere in the United States, and Social Security benefits, which aren’t available until 65, […]
Road to Independence Event, 4/5/23
Intimate partner violence is everywhere. It may have happened to you, a family member, or someone you know. This Wednesday (April 5th) is the 3rd Annual Road to Independence Event, raising awareness and funds for BEDS domestic violence survivors who often find themselves leaving everything behind when they flee a […]
Families in Transition Program offers Rental Assistance and Support for Survivors of Domestic Violence
In this video and above, Michelle and Ana (names changed to protect their identities) are seen safely at their residence and shopping at The Hope Chest, a thrift shop benefiting an area domestic violence shelter. They are relaxed as they shop for new clothing on their road to recovery. […]
Summit Service Center Looking for Volunteers Starting March 13, 2023
People who are homeless with severe, chronic health problems tend to rely on emergency rooms for medical treatment. When discharged from the hospital they often return to emergency rooms with worsened conditions because they lack a place to live and the resources to coordinate follow-up care. The new Linda Sokol […]
Summary of the recent Federal Plan to End Homelessness
A Summary of the Federal Plan to End Homelessness Recently, the federal government released All In: The Federal Strategic to Prevent and End Homelessness, a comprehensive plan to reduce homelessness by 25 percent by January 2025. We want to take a quick look at the plan’s main points and how […]
Giving Tuesday is Here.
Giving Tuesday has arrived. We are counting on our generous donors to assist our families. Donate by clicking HERE. The Washington Post recently reported (click for article) that raising a child costs, on average, $17,000 a year, depending on where you live and your income. BEDS Plus is asking for […]
Rotating Shelter is Back
BEDS Rotational Shelter is back. This program will be running during the coldest winter months: Monday, November 28 through Sunday, March 5. The program will welcome up to 40 pre-registered homeless individuals at each location. The 7 different churches and days of the week are as follows: Mondays: Trinity […]
Summit Ribbon Cutting Event on December 15th
Details about the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House HERE. In partnership with the Village of Summit, BEDS Plus and NAMI Metro Suburban will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, December 15, to celebrate two new community resources coming to Summit. The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at […]
Holiday Adopt A Family 2022
Are you looking to make an impact and difference this holiday season for someone in need? Holiday Adopt-A-Family is back at BEDS Plus! There are many choices of programs this year. The BEDS Adopt-A-Family Gift Giving Program matches a donor with clients who cannot afford to celebrate the holidays. Holiday […]
Veteran Homelessness Blog
“One veteran experiencing homelessness will always be one too many.” There has been an 11% Decrease in Veteran Homelessness by U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness Report November 3, 2022. Read more on this report HERE. Veterans are more likely than civilians to lose their homes. BEDS Plus has served 145 […]
