BEDS Plus Director of Supportive Housing Javon Harris discusses how BEDS and its staff are committed to changing the lives of clients like Phyllis and Richard.
Family Shelter program helps mom get back on the road to stability
We are so happy for Robyn and her son, who are part of our Family Shelter program and were recently housed! Robyn came to BEDS for help after struggling to find housing on her own, staying in emergency overnight shelter while working toward a place of her own. Family Case […]
Your 2020 gift put 100 people from shelter into their own homes
Your generosity in 2020 made it possible for 65 adults and 10 families with children who were guests in our shelter to find a permanent place to live. Today, they are on the path to independence, and that’s down to you. The journey from emergency shelter to a home is […]
Adopt A Family program brings holiday cheer to BEDS clients
Thanks to the kindness of strangers, the holidays are a little brighter for many BEDS clients. Children and adults alike were all smiles, some hardly able to contain their excitement when they received presents, food, necessities, holiday decorations and more as part of this year’s Adopt A Family program. Several […]
La Grange area restaurants help feed the homeless with BEDS Plus ‘Match-A-Meal’ program
My Suburban Life reporter Joshua Welge reported on the Match a Meal program at BEDS Plus. The program, which was launched in March, allows restaurants to provide meals to BEDS clients with the help of matching funds from partner businesses. Click here to read more.
Customer and business donations help feed BEDS Plus Match A Meal program to help those in need
Pioneer Press reporter Chuck Fieldman recently reported on the Match a Meal program that benefits BEDS Plus clients. The program began in March with donations being accepted from customers at Palmer Place Restaurant and Biergarten in downtown La Grange, which has been providing the meals, and has continued with local […]
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.
BEDS volunteer Rebecca Russow launches artwork fundraiser
BEDS volunteer Rebecca Russow knew she wanted to help BEDS when the COVID-19 pandemic hit but helping at shelter was simply no longer an option. So Rebecca decided to get creative and turned to her artwork as a way to help BEDS instead. Rebecca said she has missed seeing her […]
Executive Director Tina Rounds discusses program delivery during COVID-19
This year has been a year unlike any other in our 30-year history. Similar to all businesses, we have had to quickly modify our operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the support of our communities, we are doing our best under these very stressful circumstances. The mission at […]
