The S.M. Wright Foundation is kicking-off its 1st Annual Beds for Kids Campaign on Saturday, May 21 when pre-approved families will begin arriving at 9 a.m. until noon to pick up their bed sets, which are twin or full-size mattresses, box spring, and frame. The foundation will also be distributing armoires, computers, kids’ books and toys.
“Beds for kids began in 2010 and since then, we have distributed more than 6,360 bed sets to underprivileged kids in our community,” said Rev. S. M. Wright II, President, Co-Founder and CEO of the S.M. Wright Foundation. “Unfortunately, the demand far exceeds the foundation’s ability to supply beds and there is still a long waiting list of more than 4,200 kids. The good news is an anonymous donor has given a $40,000 matching pledge, so each $1.00 donated by the public will equal $2.00 in support of that goal. The campaign runs through Sept. 30 so we encourage the public to visit our website at www.SMWrightFoundation.org and donate today to help the children in our community.”
The objective of the program is to give disadvantaged children the opportunity to get a good night’s sleep by providing new twin or full bed sets. To qualify, a family must complete an application, show proof of income and residency, provide a valid birth certificate for each child, and meet Texas Commodity Assistance Program income requirements.
After the application has been processed, a foundation staff member or community service partner representative visits the family’s residence to verify the need for a bed. Upon approval, the family can pick up the bed from the foundation’s warehouse. Approximately one month after the bed is received, the foundation staff member visits again to make sure the bed is being put to good use and to inform the family about other foundation resources.
