In a world where far too many children go without a fundamental need like a proper bed to sleep on, a group of compassionate individuals came together to make a real difference in the lives of those less fortunate. We want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Chelsea, Dan, Colleen, Carolyn, Fran, Lauren, Chris, Danny, and Joanne for their incredible participation in the "A Bed for Every Child" community service initiative. Their selfless efforts and determination have made a significant impact on the lives of children in need.

About The Organization:

The "A Bed for Every Child" initiative, launched in 2012 by the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless, embodies a mission that resonates with the essence of human compassion. It firmly believes that sleep is as vital as food, water, shelter, and clothing, and every child deserves a safe space to dream. By fostering a hands-on approach to team building, this initiative collaborates with businesses, schools, and community organizations to build beds for underprivileged children.

Over the past year, the statistics of sleeping arrangements for children who have received beds through this initiative are both alarming and heartbreaking. Hundreds of children were forced to share beds with siblings or sleep with their parents and caretakers, depriving them of the space and comfort they deserve. Many toddlers were in dire need of a bed to facilitate a smooth transition into the next phase of their lives. Others were left with no choice but to sleep on couches, floors without mattresses, broken mattresses, or even air mattresses. The harsh reality for some was the unfortunate presence of bed bugs, necessitating the disposal of their already inadequate mattresses.

More Specifically, last year, A Bed for Every Child provided nearly 2000 children with brand new twin beds and other materials. 

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• 431 Children were sharing a bed with a sibling. 
• 378 Children were sleeping with their parents/caretakers. 
• 489 Toddlers needed a bed to transition into.
• 213 Children were sleeping on a couch night after night.
• 172 Children were sleeping on the floor without a mattress.
• 122 Children were sleeping on an air mattress.
• 61 Children were sleeping on a broken mattress. 
• 58 Children were experiencing bed bugs and their mattresses had to be disposed of.

Due to the generosity and support of so many, families have been given access to this life-changing resource. Congratulations to the team for their dedication to build 5 beds and donate an additional 5 bed kits. If you would like to learn more about how to help or request a bed from this nonprofit organization in Massachusetts, visit their website: www.abedforeverychild.org