Crowdfunding for the Summit Service Center
BEDS Plus is strengthening the local safety net by developing a new interim housing program in Summit, Illinois. The Summit Service Center is a $2.6 million public-private investment in long-term solutions for people who are poor and find themselves homeless in Southwest Suburban Cook County.
Start Crowdfunding
Download instructions or see below for how to create your crowdfunding page.

How to Setup Your Crowdfunding Page
Step 1 — Create Your Page
When you open the BEDS Plus Page, click on this button:
Step 2 — Name Your Page
Enter the Name for the fundraising page owner, such as “John Smith’s Team.” This name will be visible to everyone who visits your page. Then enter an email and click on Create My Page.
Step 3 — Personalize Your Page
You will receive an email inviting you to personalize your crowdfunding page. Click on the “personalize” button in the email.
In the Page Editor, you can:
- Update how your name appears under the page’s title.
- Set a personal fundraising goal for just your page.
- Turn on/off “Show Supporter List.”
- Replace the default image with your own image if you prefer.
- Type your own message to everyone or leave the default language if you prefer.
When finished editing your page, click on “Save and Publish.”
Then, click “Got It!” in the window that pops up.
Step 4 — Share Your Page
You will receive a second email with a link you can share with family and friends and on social media. Just copy and paste the link into emails and your social media posts.
You can always edit your crowdfunding page after it has been created by clicking on “Personalize my Page!” in the initial set up email you received.
Still need help?
Contact info@beds-plus.org.