Board Message: from Isabel Martinez NothI am deeply impressed by the dedication and ideas BEDS supporters contribute to the organization. I thank you for the growing attendance at our fundraisers and the hours given to the shelters – including the summer shelter and dinner program. Read More BEDS Supportive Housing Expands Units, Clients HousedMy name is Javon Harris, and I am BEDS Director of Supportive Housing. We began our Supportive Housing services, sometimes referred to in the social services field as Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) services, in 2016. They reach some of the most vulnerable people experiencing homelessness in our communities, and I want to share a little about the people, the model and our services.Read More After a Fire, BEDS was There to Help Displaced FamiliesOn December 30, 2018, a fire consumed three apartment buildings in Justice, Illinois’ Willow Hill apartment complex, instantly rendering hundreds homeless. In the immediate aftermath of the fire, nearly all the families affected were able to stay with family or friends. Unfortunately, there were some people who needed the support of BEDS and were diverted from the shelter using motel vouchers. Read More Volunteer Spotlight: Tony and Tess BezouskaFor Tess and Tony Bezouska, volunteering with BEDS is truly a labor of love that has spanned three decades. The couple have been involved with BEDS since the very beginning, starting out as first-shift shelter volunteers.Read More
