Three Years of Teamwork with "A Bed for Every Child"
Friday June 13th marked the firm’s third year of participating in the A Bed for Every Child program. This year’s effort was a collaborative success between three businesses; MBK, Charter Oak Financial Group, and Colebrook. Together, we built 14 beds for children in need.
The team, led by Chelsea, included, Allison, Carolyn, Cheryl, Dan, Denise, Fran, Jacob, Jimmy, Karen, Katrina, Lauren, Nick, Peter, Taylor, and Zac. As a group, their collaboration and dedication played a vital role in assembling the beds, truly reflecting the spirit of community spirit.
A Bed for Every Child is the organization behind the impactful initiative. Guided by the belief that sleep is as essential as food, water, shelter, clothing, and that every child deserves a safe space to dream. Since its inception in 2012, A Bed for Every Child, which is an initiative of the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless, has been dedicated to ending homelessness through proactive community engagement.
Some Stats Over the Past Year for Children in Massachusetts Who Have Been Provided a Bed:
- In Massachusetts, 1 in 8 children live in poverty, and as the cost of living continues to rise, many families simply can’t afford to provide brand-new beds for their children leaving thousands to sleep on floors, couches, air mattresses, or share a bed with a relative.
- Whether recovering from fires, floods, health and safety concerns, or starting over in a new home, A Bed for Every Child program served nearly 2,000 children last year—delivering complete, brand-new beds and giving each child a safe, comfortable place to sleep, and the chance to wake up rested and ready to learn.
With the help of the community, A Bed for Every Child facilitates hands-on team building activities to construct beds for children in need. The event was a resounding success, showcasing the powerful impact of how collective action can make a significant difference in the lives of those less fortunate. Our firm is proud to have contribute to a meaningful cause and looks forward to more opportunities to give back to the community.
To learn more about A Bed for Every Child’s initiatives, check out their website here.
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