Join the West Bloomington Revitalization Project as they build beds for kids in need.

 

 

 

The Bed Blitz is a community driven project sponsored by the WBRP Tool Library and Youth Build McLean County. The Bed Blitz program is a one-day event where volunteers come together to assemble bed frames for local children who are 4-18 years old in low income families. Through the Bed Blitz, local youth will receive a “bed set” that includes: twin bed frame, mattress, hand made quilt, pillow, sheets, teddy bear, laundry detergent and books!

This year we need to raise $10,000 to build 100 beds!

Your monetary donations will support bringing a bed set to a child in need. Each “bed set” includes a twin-size bed frame,mattress, a hand-made quilt, pillow, sheets, teddy bear, laundry detergent and books. Sponsor one complete bed set for a child for $100.

Sponsor a bed HERE

Donate in-kind goods and items HERE

Find out more about WBRP and the Bed Blitz HERE

 

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