For over 20 years BEDS PLUS has provided vital services to thousands of homeless individuals and families in our community. In addition to safe, warm overnight shelter and hot, healthy meals, we offer professional assistance with medical care, mental health, sobriety, employment and housing. Our staff includes case managers, a registered nurse, addiction counselors and employment specialists. Learn more about us and how you can take part in our mission.
The homeless people in our villages and townships come from diverse backgrounds and complex situations. Many have recently fallen on hard times due to job loss or cutbacks in public resources. Others struggle with mental illness or addiction. They are our veterans, relatives and neighbors. Read their stories here.
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Birthdays, housewarmings, or anytime you need a meaningful, delicious gift!
One person, one hour, one gift can make an exponential difference in the lives of many. Our volunteers, staff and donors prove this from dusk til dawn, as we meet the needs of the homeless night after night, year after year. We could not do it without financial support from individual donors in our community. From $10 to $1000, we make sure every dollar you give has an exponential impact.
Since 1988, BEDS PLUS has given the homeless a safe place to sleep, hot homemade meals, professional counseling, and the job services they need to become self-sufficient.
With our large corps of volunteers, our dedicated staff and the long term support of local faith-based communities, we have helped thousands of homeless individuals and families come in from the cold and get back on their feet. Our local hospitals, schools, police and fire departments, churches, social service agencies and families consider BEDS their “go to” resource for those among us in desperate straits. See us in action here.
BEDS PLUS provides
We also offer a daytime job training program to help clients find and obtain work. Clients must register with BEDS for this program.
We operate shelters and programs in west suburban Cook County, and service the homeless in LaGrange, LaGrange Park, Brookfield, Riverside, Countryside, Western Springs, Hinsdale and Lyons.
The homeless in our communities come from diverse backgrounds and situations. Many have recently fallen on hard times due to job loss or cutbacks in public services. Others struggle with mental illness or addiction. They are our veterans, family and neighbors.
Executive Director..........Molly Salisbury, salisbury_bedsonline.org
Development Director......Sue Michalowski, michalowski_bedsonline.org
Operations Manager........Cody Umbach, umbach_bedsonline.org
Volunteer Coordinator......Cody Umbach, umbach_bedsonline.org
Case Manager................Jim Stringer, stringer_bedsonline.org
Nurse Case Manager..........................OPEN
Substance Abuse Case Manager.........OPEN
Mark Irpino, President Thomas J. Furey, MD, VP Debbie Brooks, Sec Greg Vichick, Treasurer Karin Connelly, Esq. Jim Hannigan Rev. Terri Stanford Greg Wolter Larry Pusateri
Terri Keenan Rich Hillsman
Moving Forward Program Wednesdays & Fridays
11am - 3pm
Offering job search and skills building, individual health and wellness
support, and lunch.
Volunteers and Donors Give Powerful Testimonials about BEDS Plus.
Click here to read what they say!
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Volunteers are vital to the success of BEDS mission. Working in teams, Site Volunteers staff our shelters throughout the night and serve meals at dinner and breakfast. During the week, volunteer Cook Teams prepare and deliver delicious meals together. Working from home, Laundry Volunteers help by washing sheets and blankets at home. We also have administrative and fundraising roles to fill.
Our volunteers find deep personal fulfillment through service to the homeless. They form strong bonds as they cook together or watch over the sleeping during the quiet nighttime hours. Can you give a few hours a month to help someone in crisis?
Whatever your time, talent or interest, we have a volunteer role for you!
Site Volunteers give 4 hours per month of their time to staff our shelters during one of four shifts. Without these volunteers, we could not provide shelter!
Shift 1 - 6.30-11pm: Set up, check-in, dinner
Shift 2 - 11pm-3am: Oversight during sleep
Shift 3 - 3am-7am: Wake up, breakfast
Shift 4 - 5.30-7am: Breakfast, clean up
All prospective and new volunteers must attend an orientation. You'll learn how you can help BEDS and you'll meet great people with similar interests!
When: Every Tuesday in September (7th, 14th, 21st, 28th)
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Place: BEDS' entrance of the First Presbyterian Church of La Grange.
151 S. Catherine, La Grange, 60525
Space is limited. Please reserve your spot in advance by contacting Cody Umbach at umbach_bedsonline.org or (708) 354-0858, ext 3.
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For 23 years, BEDS PLUS has fulfilled its mission thanks to the financial gifts of people like you. In these tough times, every dollar makes a big difference. Choose an amount below or write in your own. Your online payment is secure and, as always, tax deductible!
Every gift helps BEDS staff and volunteers provide shelter and vital services to homeless clients.
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A $50 gift helps BEDS provide breakfast for up to 40 people each morning.
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A $100 gift helps us provide basic monthly supplies to one of our 7 shelters.
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A $250 gift enables BEDS to purchase new pads, linens and blankets on a regular basis.
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A $500 gift can provide professional healthcare services for 25 people.
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A $1,000 gift supports our Moving Forward program that helps our clients find work each year!
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Please complete and return the appropriate form to Cody Umbach, Operations Director.
If you are a new volunteer, you only need the New Volunteer Application form. Once you submit, we will contact you to tell you when the next Volunteer Training session takes place.
All volunteers must attend a training session. All site volunteers must be at least 21 years old.
e: umbach_bedsonline.org
fax: (708) 354-7518
New Volunteer Application
Cook Team Volunteer Hours
Laundry Volunteer Hours
Our DJ will spin the greatest dance tunes from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s while you dance the night away dressed in your best retro formal attire. You'll have the time of your life while raising money to support BEDS. Spiked punch, Prom photos, big hair, shoulder pads, peach colored tuxedos, and a crowning ceremony for the king and queen.
Come with a date or with friends -
this will be the Prom of a lifetime!
Date: Saturday, April 24, 2010
Time: 8pm - Midnight
Venue: The Village Club of Western
Springs, 4221 Lawn Ave, 60558
Tickets: $40 admission per person,
must be purchased in advance.
Raffle Tickets: $20 each or 6 for $100
Prom Raffle tickets on sale March 1st through Prom night. Grand Prizes include:
Box seats on the 50 yard line,
2 rows behind the ND bench!
ND v. Pitt, 10/09/10. (Priceless)
To purchase Raffle tickets, email Cody Umbach: umbach_bedsonline.org.
To purchase
Admission
Tickets,
Click the
Disco Ball:
Grow your hair, gather pledges and donations, and compete for great prizes at the 2010 Buzz for BEDS!
How to Register
You can register as an individual and as a team. Simply click on the forms below, then complete and fax or email back your registration form along with the $20 registration fee to BEDS. You can also pay your registration fee online (see below).
Fax: (708) 354-7518
Email: umbach_bedsonline.org
Buzz Registration Form
PDF version to print & fax
Buzz Reg Form
Word version
(easy to email)
Pledge Form
(required)
Letter to help you
ask for pledges
Date: Saturday, June 12, 2010
Time: 11am - 3pm
Venue: Kiwanis Park
Corner of Elm and La Grange
Roads in La Grange
Registration Fee: $20 per individual
Providing overnight shelter, meals and essential services to the homeless men, women and children of west suburban Cook County since 1988.
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