About Bed Brigade
A t Bed Brigade, we strive to provide every child their own personal, safe place to sleep. Bed Brigade, we strive to provide every child their own personal, safe place to sleep. But, more than wood, more than just a mattress, we want to come alongside families and let them know that God sees them and cares for them, and so do we. You can make a difference in each child's life by Donating or Volunteering with Bed Brigade. We want to use our talents and resources to follow Jesus, to serve God and our community, and to see God's Kingdom come in Columbus, Ohio.
We Build and Deliver Beds for people who need them, all over the North Columbus and Delaware area. Bed Brigade began in Grove City, Ohio with a Church camp experience for teenagers (see History). Today, there are people all over the Columbus area who are sleeping on the floor, on broken air mattresses, on a couch, or sharing a bed with siblings or parents. Some research indicates that between 3 - 5% of children in the US don't have a bed of their own to sleep on.
Many volunteers who come are amazed at how simple it is to build a bed and lift someone off the ground. We have thought the bed building process through and made it easy for volunteers of all skill levels. If a volunteer has the desire to serve, they can successfully build a bed even if they've never used a cordless drill!
We build beds on the first Saturdays of each month. It takes about 2 1/2 hours to Build 40 Beds. What a great way to spend a Saturday morning. You can help assemble legs, attach them to side rails, attach hinge plates to side rails, headboards and footboards, help inspect and assemble Beds, and/or decorate footboards. You can get more information on our Volunteer page.
If building isn't your thing, you can also help deliver beds. This is how you really get to show the Love of Christ, by delivering a bed to a child or family in need. We deliver beds on the second Saturday of the month. It takes about 2 1/2 hours to gather materials, pray, deliver and assemble beds. Besides giving the dignity of a bed, you will make a lasting impact for Jesus!
If you have a delivery vehicle, that is super helpful. A mini-van with the middle seats removed and a back seat that folds down is ideal to deliver 4-5 Beds. Larger SUVs also work very well (Suburban, Expedition, Escalade, Navigator, etc). A pickup with a Cap can carry 4-5 Beds.