BEDS Linda Sokol Francis Summit Service Center opens in late January and accepts its first Medical Respite Client in March. BEDS also opens a state funded, 80 bed Triage Transitional Shelter for incoming people experiencing homelessness.
SUMMIT SERVICE CENTER COMPLETED
After a successful $2.8 million campaign, BEDS finalizes the purchase and renovation of the Linda Francis Sokol Summit Service Center.
ONSITE HEALTHCARE SERVICES BEGIN
BEDS partners with AMITA Health, The Cognitive Clinic, and Pillars Community Health to provide healthcare and behavioral healthcare services at its daytime support center and emergency shelter sites.
BEDS EFFECTIVELY RESPONDS TO COVID-19
Immediately after Illinois’ emergency declaration, BEDS reshapes its services to protect its clients and communities during the pandemic.
BEDS KEEPS LOW- AND VERY LOW- INCOME COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN HOMES
BEDS facilitates $1 million in direct and government emergency rental assistance to help at-risk households remain in housing.
PURPOSE-BUILT PSH BUILDING OPENS
Ogden Avenue Supportive Housing opens its doors to 20 residents with histories of chronic homelessness and disability.
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING OFFERED
LaGrange Area Transitional Housing (LATH) becomes a BEDS subsidiary, providing families with a disability a place to live and become independent.
EMERGENCY SERVICES EXPAND SOUTH
BEDS Plus adds nine new shelter sites in Southwest Suburban Cook County, bringing the shelter capacity to 110 beds a night.
BEST PRACTICE EMPHASIZES HOUSING FIRST
BEDS adopts a Housing First strategy to move shelter guests quickly into housing and help them stay housed through individualized case management.
FUNDRAISING FOR AGENCY GROWS
BEDS Plus holds its first major fundraising event, Harvest Moon, to increase resources for shelter and other services