Planning for the annual Bed Blitz is underway

Posted on September 7, 2021
Over 120 beds were given away in 2019. (Photo courtesy West Bloomington Revitalization Project)

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – After a year off due to COVID, volunteers with the West Bloomington Revitalization Project and YouthBuild McLean County are gearing up to host the annual Bed Blitz next month.

For the past six years, the event has provided over 450 beds to children from low-income families. Bed Blitz chair Robert Bosquez spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller.

Over 120 beds were given away in 2019. This year’s event will be October 9 at the YouthBuild McLean County headquarters, 360 Wylie Drive in Normal.

You can find more information to volunteer or donate here.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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