Bed Blitz reaches goal of $10,000

Posted on September 23, 2019
Volunteers help build each bed set. (Photo West Bloomington Revitalization Project)

 

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – The West Bloomington Revitalization Project and YouthBuild McLean County announced its donation goal has been met for the annual Bed Blitz event.

The Bed Blitz helps provide bed sets for children ages 4-18 in low-income families.

WBRP President Deborah Halperin said Monday the goal of $10,000 to build 100-bed sets has been achieved.

“It really is a testament to how people turn out and they respond when there is a need in this community,” said Halperin.

Each bed set will be built by volunteers and includes a twin frame, mattress, hand-made quilt, pillow, sheets, teddy bear, laundry detergent and books.

Bed Blitz takes place Oct. 12 at 360 Wylie Drive in Normal.

Sponsor a bed HERE

Donate in-kind goods and items HERE

Find out more about WBRP and the Bed Blitz HERE

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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