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Did you know that Bed Start needs help from people serving every week? And did you know that they need more help than just delivering beds on Saturday mornings and
Event Details
Did you know that Bed Start needs help from people serving every week? And did you know that they need more help than just delivering beds on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings? Regardless of your activity level, Bed Start could use your help. Here’s when they need help and information on the type of help they need.
- Every Wednesday Evening: 4:45pm
Provide delivery on Wednesday evenings. Meet in the parking lot directly across the street from the church. All Wednesday night deliveries occur near the church. - Every Saturday Morning: 7:45m-Noon (meet in the parking lot at 7:45am, depart CRUMC at 8am)
Provide Pick-up and Delivery help on Saturday mornings. Meet in the parking lot directly across the street from the church. Deliveries are made around Collin County. A pick-up truck/trailer is helpful, but not required.
Having a servant’s heart and helping with Bed Start has no age limit. Youth and children are welcome to join us! If you can love on families and have a strong heart for showing kindness to someone we are serving than we want your help. You don’t need a strong back to be able to help.
Monetary donations are also welcome to purchase beds and bedding. Donate online at bedstart.org.
We are in need of various items for donation. If you have any of these items, please bring them to the Bed Start donation area across the street from Custer Road UMC in the parking lot on any Saturday from 8am-11am. Please DO NOT leave items in the Mission Donation Area.
Items we are greatly in need of:
- Dressers/Chests of Drawers
- Beds – Twin & Full Size
- Kitchen Dinette sets
- Utensils/Pots & Pans-any household item
Bed Start provides beds, other furniture and household items to families in need. Gently used donations of items are always needed.
- Serving in the Field
- Serving in Operations
- Serving Individually
- Serving in the Community
- Serving in the Field
- Apartment Liaison
Coordinator for new occupants of new, low income apartment complexes. Working with the apartment point of contact to coordinate the support effort. Working with the new residents for support and follow-up. - Care Package Coordinator
Organize and deliver Care Packages for Households that are supported by Bed Start. Identify and the need for Care Packages and coordinate for delivery - Response Crew Co-Pilot
Ride with a Pickup and Delivery crew to track items for completeness of pickup and delivery, for input to the master inventory list. No lifting required.
- Apartment Liaison
- Serving in Operations (the “Shed”)
- Starter Kit Assembly
Assembling starter kits for kitchen, bath, and pantry, including resource guides and cleaning supplies. Sorting pots, pans, dishes, glasses, and flatware. - Item Quality Control
Validate all parts for certain items are included. Activity would include assembling cribs, matching and sizing metal bed frames, identifying and completing hardware requirements for headboards, and many other quality control tasks.
- Starter Kit Assembly
- Serving Individually
- Soft Item Coordination
Linen and towel washing, sorting, and labeling. Grouping items into sets. - Outreach Ministry Liaison
Deliver small items that are better suited for various support agencies. - Inventory Administration
Collect, organize, and report inventory information from Response Crew Co-Pilot. Coordinate with Custer Road UMC for complete inventory tracking and documentation for donor tax forms. - Handy Person
Many donated items require some extra care before they can be delivered. This would include minor furniture repair: gluing, hinge reattachment, door and drawer knob reattachment, nailing, reinforcement, cutting slats for bed frames, and many more.
- Soft Item Coordination
- Serving in the Community
- Collin County Homeless Coalition Member
Liaison, or conduit, for coordination of Collin County resources and Custer Road UMC. Passionate about homelessness and housing. - Grant Application Writer
Identify Collin County Homeless Coalition, HUD, etc. grant opportunities, assess which ones are suitable for Bed Start, and apply for those grants. - Bed Start Advocate
Provide input to other support agencies regarding Bed Start capabilities and the need for continuous support. Communicate with churches that are local to Bed Start delivery areas to promote giving and loving for those in need in their communities; socialize the concept of providing a hand up, not just a hand out; promote shifting the support culture from “providing support to them” and “working with them” to a culture of “being a part of the same community.” - Health and Safety Coordinator
Stocking supplies, monitoring procedures, and training of volunteers. Stay current with government regulations and Custer Road UMC guidelines for health and safety. - Website Content Coordinator
Collect and provide up to date pictures, videos, and text to our website implementation support. This would keep the website fresh. Assist with ideas for website usability improvement.
- Collin County Homeless Coalition Member
Go to www.bedstart.org and complete a PICK-UP REQUEST FORM to arrange a large furniture pick-up. To serve, please fill out the VOLUNTEER APPLICATION on the BedStart website or email bedstart.volunteer@gmail.com. If you are in need of assistance from BedStart, please fill out a REQUEST FORM on the BedStart website. If you have any questions, please visit the BedStart website or contact Doug Nickols via email at director@bedstart.org.
Time
(Saturday) 7:45 am - 12:00 pm
Location
East Parking Lot
6606 Custer Road
Event Details
Did you know that Bed Start needs help from people serving every week? And did you know that they need more help than just delivering beds on Saturday mornings and
Event Details
Did you know that Bed Start needs help from people serving every week? And did you know that they need more help than just delivering beds on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings? Regardless of your activity level, Bed Start could use your help. Here’s when they need help and information on the type of help they need.
- Every Wednesday Evening: 4:45pm
Provide delivery on Wednesday evenings. Meet in the parking lot directly across the street from the church. All Wednesday night deliveries occur near the church. - Every Saturday Morning: 7:45m-Noon (meet in the parking lot at 7:45am, depart CRUMC at 8am)
Provide Pick-up and Delivery help on Saturday mornings. Meet in the parking lot directly across the street from the church. Deliveries are made around Collin County. A pick-up truck/trailer is helpful, but not required.
Having a servant’s heart and helping with Bed Start has no age limit. Youth and children are welcome to join us! If you can love on families and have a strong heart for showing kindness to someone we are serving than we want your help. You don’t need a strong back to be able to help.
Monetary donations are also welcome to purchase beds and bedding. Donate online at bedstart.org.
We are in need of various items for donation. If you have any of these items, please bring them to the Bed Start donation area across the street from Custer Road UMC in the parking lot on any Saturday from 8am-11am. Please DO NOT leave items in the Mission Donation Area.
Items we are greatly in need of:
- Dressers/Chests of Drawers
- Beds – Twin & Full Size
- Kitchen Dinette sets
- Utensils/Pots & Pans-any household item
Bed Start provides beds, other furniture and household items to families in need. Gently used donations of items are always needed.
- Serving in the Field
- Serving in Operations
- Serving Individually
- Serving in the Community
- Serving in the Field
- Apartment Liaison
Coordinator for new occupants of new, low income apartment complexes. Working with the apartment point of contact to coordinate the support effort. Working with the new residents for support and follow-up. - Care Package Coordinator
Organize and deliver Care Packages for Households that are supported by Bed Start. Identify and the need for Care Packages and coordinate for delivery - Response Crew Co-Pilot
Ride with a Pickup and Delivery crew to track items for completeness of pickup and delivery, for input to the master inventory list. No lifting required.
- Apartment Liaison
- Serving in Operations (the “Shed”)
- Starter Kit Assembly
Assembling starter kits for kitchen, bath, and pantry, including resource guides and cleaning supplies. Sorting pots, pans, dishes, glasses, and flatware. - Item Quality Control
Validate all parts for certain items are included. Activity would include assembling cribs, matching and sizing metal bed frames, identifying and completing hardware requirements for headboards, and many other quality control tasks.
- Starter Kit Assembly
- Serving Individually
- Soft Item Coordination
Linen and towel washing, sorting, and labeling. Grouping items into sets. - Outreach Ministry Liaison
Deliver small items that are better suited for various support agencies. - Inventory Administration
Collect, organize, and report inventory information from Response Crew Co-Pilot. Coordinate with Custer Road UMC for complete inventory tracking and documentation for donor tax forms. - Handy Person
Many donated items require some extra care before they can be delivered. This would include minor furniture repair: gluing, hinge reattachment, door and drawer knob reattachment, nailing, reinforcement, cutting slats for bed frames, and many more.
- Soft Item Coordination
- Serving in the Community
- Collin County Homeless Coalition Member
Liaison, or conduit, for coordination of Collin County resources and Custer Road UMC. Passionate about homelessness and housing. - Grant Application Writer
Identify Collin County Homeless Coalition, HUD, etc. grant opportunities, assess which ones are suitable for Bed Start, and apply for those grants. - Bed Start Advocate
Provide input to other support agencies regarding Bed Start capabilities and the need for continuous support. Communicate with churches that are local to Bed Start delivery areas to promote giving and loving for those in need in their communities; socialize the concept of providing a hand up, not just a hand out; promote shifting the support culture from “providing support to them” and “working with them” to a culture of “being a part of the same community.” - Health and Safety Coordinator
Stocking supplies, monitoring procedures, and training of volunteers. Stay current with government regulations and Custer Road UMC guidelines for health and safety. - Website Content Coordinator
Collect and provide up to date pictures, videos, and text to our website implementation support. This would keep the website fresh. Assist with ideas for website usability improvement.
- Collin County Homeless Coalition Member
Go to www.bedstart.org and complete a PICK-UP REQUEST FORM to arrange a large furniture pick-up. To serve, please fill out the VOLUNTEER APPLICATION on the BedStart website or email bedstart.volunteer@gmail.com. If you are in need of assistance from BedStart, please fill out a REQUEST FORM on the BedStart website. If you have any questions, please visit the BedStart website or contact Doug Nickols via email at director@bedstart.org.
Time
(Wednesday) 4:45 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
East Parking Lot
6606 Custer Road
Event Details
Did you know that Bed Start needs help from people serving every week? And did you know that they need more help than just delivering beds on Saturday mornings and
Event Details
Did you know that Bed Start needs help from people serving every week? And did you know that they need more help than just delivering beds on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings? Regardless of your activity level, Bed Start could use your help. Here’s when they need help and information on the type of help they need.
- Every Wednesday Evening: 4:45pm
Provide delivery on Wednesday evenings. Meet in the parking lot directly across the street from the church. All Wednesday night deliveries occur near the church. - Every Saturday Morning: 7:45m-Noon (meet in the parking lot at 7:45am, depart CRUMC at 8am)
Provide Pick-up and Delivery help on Saturday mornings. Meet in the parking lot directly across the street from the church. Deliveries are made around Collin County. A pick-up truck/trailer is helpful, but not required.
Having a servant’s heart and helping with Bed Start has no age limit. Youth and children are welcome to join us! If you can love on families and have a strong heart for showing kindness to someone we are serving than we want your help. You don’t need a strong back to be able to help.
Monetary donations are also welcome to purchase beds and bedding. Donate online at bedstart.org.
We are in need of various items for donation. If you have any of these items, please bring them to the Bed Start donation area across the street from Custer Road UMC in the parking lot on any Saturday from 8am-11am. Please DO NOT leave items in the Mission Donation Area.
Items we are greatly in need of:
- Dressers/Chests of Drawers
- Beds – Twin & Full Size
- Kitchen Dinette sets
- Utensils/Pots & Pans-any household item
Bed Start provides beds, other furniture and household items to families in need. Gently used donations of items are always needed.
- Serving in the Field
- Serving in Operations
- Serving Individually
- Serving in the Community
- Serving in the Field
- Apartment Liaison
Coordinator for new occupants of new, low income apartment complexes. Working with the apartment point of contact to coordinate the support effort. Working with the new residents for support and follow-up. - Care Package Coordinator
Organize and deliver Care Packages for Households that are supported by Bed Start. Identify and the need for Care Packages and coordinate for delivery - Response Crew Co-Pilot
Ride with a Pickup and Delivery crew to track items for completeness of pickup and delivery, for input to the master inventory list. No lifting required.
- Apartment Liaison
- Serving in Operations (the “Shed”)
- Starter Kit Assembly
Assembling starter kits for kitchen, bath, and pantry, including resource guides and cleaning supplies. Sorting pots, pans, dishes, glasses, and flatware. - Item Quality Control
Validate all parts for certain items are included. Activity would include assembling cribs, matching and sizing metal bed frames, identifying and completing hardware requirements for headboards, and many other quality control tasks.
- Starter Kit Assembly
- Serving Individually
- Soft Item Coordination
Linen and towel washing, sorting, and labeling. Grouping items into sets. - Outreach Ministry Liaison
Deliver small items that are better suited for various support agencies. - Inventory Administration
Collect, organize, and report inventory information from Response Crew Co-Pilot. Coordinate with Custer Road UMC for complete inventory tracking and documentation for donor tax forms. - Handy Person
Many donated items require some extra care before they can be delivered. This would include minor furniture repair: gluing, hinge reattachment, door and drawer knob reattachment, nailing, reinforcement, cutting slats for bed frames, and many more.
- Soft Item Coordination
- Serving in the Community
- Collin County Homeless Coalition Member
Liaison, or conduit, for coordination of Collin County resources and Custer Road UMC. Passionate about homelessness and housing. - Grant Application Writer
Identify Collin County Homeless Coalition, HUD, etc. grant opportunities, assess which ones are suitable for Bed Start, and apply for those grants. - Bed Start Advocate
Provide input to other support agencies regarding Bed Start capabilities and the need for continuous support. Communicate with churches that are local to Bed Start delivery areas to promote giving and loving for those in need in their communities; socialize the concept of providing a hand up, not just a hand out; promote shifting the support culture from “providing support to them” and “working with them” to a culture of “being a part of the same community.” - Health and Safety Coordinator
Stocking supplies, monitoring procedures, and training of volunteers. Stay current with government regulations and Custer Road UMC guidelines for health and safety. - Website Content Coordinator
Collect and provide up to date pictures, videos, and text to our website implementation support. This would keep the website fresh. Assist with ideas for website usability improvement.
- Collin County Homeless Coalition Member
Go to www.bedstart.org and complete a PICK-UP REQUEST FORM to arrange a large furniture pick-up. To serve, please fill out the VOLUNTEER APPLICATION on the BedStart website or email bedstart.volunteer@gmail.com. If you are in need of assistance from BedStart, please fill out a REQUEST FORM on the BedStart website. If you have any questions, please visit the BedStart website or contact Doug Nickols via email at director@bedstart.org.
Time
(Saturday) 7:45 am - 12:00 pm
Location
East Parking Lot
6606 Custer Road
Event Details
Did you know that Bed Start needs help from people serving every week? And did you know that they need more help than just delivering beds on Saturday mornings and
Event Details
Did you know that Bed Start needs help from people serving every week? And did you know that they need more help than just delivering beds on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings? Regardless of your activity level, Bed Start could use your help. Here’s when they need help and information on the type of help they need.
- Every Wednesday Evening: 4:45pm
Provide delivery on Wednesday evenings. Meet in the parking lot directly across the street from the church. All Wednesday night deliveries occur near the church. - Every Saturday Morning: 7:45m-Noon (meet in the parking lot at 7:45am, depart CRUMC at 8am)
Provide Pick-up and Delivery help on Saturday mornings. Meet in the parking lot directly across the street from the church. Deliveries are made around Collin County. A pick-up truck/trailer is helpful, but not required.
Having a servant’s heart and helping with Bed Start has no age limit. Youth and children are welcome to join us! If you can love on families and have a strong heart for showing kindness to someone we are serving than we want your help. You don’t need a strong back to be able to help.
Monetary donations are also welcome to purchase beds and bedding. Donate online at bedstart.org.
We are in need of various items for donation. If you have any of these items, please bring them to the Bed Start donation area across the street from Custer Road UMC in the parking lot on any Saturday from 8am-11am. Please DO NOT leave items in the Mission Donation Area.
Items we are greatly in need of:
- Dressers/Chests of Drawers
- Beds – Twin & Full Size
- Kitchen Dinette sets
- Utensils/Pots & Pans-any household item
Bed Start provides beds, other furniture and household items to families in need. Gently used donations of items are always needed.
- Serving in the Field
- Serving in Operations
- Serving Individually
- Serving in the Community
- Serving in the Field
- Apartment Liaison
Coordinator for new occupants of new, low income apartment complexes. Working with the apartment point of contact to coordinate the support effort. Working with the new residents for support and follow-up. - Care Package Coordinator
Organize and deliver Care Packages for Households that are supported by Bed Start. Identify and the need for Care Packages and coordinate for delivery - Response Crew Co-Pilot
Ride with a Pickup and Delivery crew to track items for completeness of pickup and delivery, for input to the master inventory list. No lifting required.
- Apartment Liaison
- Serving in Operations (the “Shed”)
- Starter Kit Assembly
Assembling starter kits for kitchen, bath, and pantry, including resource guides and cleaning supplies. Sorting pots, pans, dishes, glasses, and flatware. - Item Quality Control
Validate all parts for certain items are included. Activity would include assembling cribs, matching and sizing metal bed frames, identifying and completing hardware requirements for headboards, and many other quality control tasks.
- Starter Kit Assembly
- Serving Individually
- Soft Item Coordination
Linen and towel washing, sorting, and labeling. Grouping items into sets. - Outreach Ministry Liaison
Deliver small items that are better suited for various support agencies. - Inventory Administration
Collect, organize, and report inventory information from Response Crew Co-Pilot. Coordinate with Custer Road UMC for complete inventory tracking and documentation for donor tax forms. - Handy Person
Many donated items require some extra care before they can be delivered. This would include minor furniture repair: gluing, hinge reattachment, door and drawer knob reattachment, nailing, reinforcement, cutting slats for bed frames, and many more.
- Soft Item Coordination
- Serving in the Community
- Collin County Homeless Coalition Member
Liaison, or conduit, for coordination of Collin County resources and Custer Road UMC. Passionate about homelessness and housing. - Grant Application Writer
Identify Collin County Homeless Coalition, HUD, etc. grant opportunities, assess which ones are suitable for Bed Start, and apply for those grants. - Bed Start Advocate
Provide input to other support agencies regarding Bed Start capabilities and the need for continuous support. Communicate with churches that are local to Bed Start delivery areas to promote giving and loving for those in need in their communities; socialize the concept of providing a hand up, not just a hand out; promote shifting the support culture from “providing support to them” and “working with them” to a culture of “being a part of the same community.” - Health and Safety Coordinator
Stocking supplies, monitoring procedures, and training of volunteers. Stay current with government regulations and Custer Road UMC guidelines for health and safety. - Website Content Coordinator
Collect and provide up to date pictures, videos, and text to our website implementation support. This would keep the website fresh. Assist with ideas for website usability improvement.
- Collin County Homeless Coalition Member
Go to www.bedstart.org and complete a PICK-UP REQUEST FORM to arrange a large furniture pick-up. To serve, please fill out the VOLUNTEER APPLICATION on the BedStart website or email bedstart.volunteer@gmail.com. If you are in need of assistance from BedStart, please fill out a REQUEST FORM on the BedStart website. If you have any questions, please visit the BedStart website or contact Doug Nickols via email at director@bedstart.org.
Time
(Wednesday) 4:45 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
East Parking Lot
6606 Custer Road
Event Details
Did you know that Bed Start needs help from people serving every week? And did you know that they need more help than just delivering beds on Saturday mornings and
Event Details
Did you know that Bed Start needs help from people serving every week? And did you know that they need more help than just delivering beds on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings? Regardless of your activity level, Bed Start could use your help. Here’s when they need help and information on the type of help they need.
- Every Wednesday Evening: 4:45pm
Provide delivery on Wednesday evenings. Meet in the parking lot directly across the street from the church. All Wednesday night deliveries occur near the church. - Every Saturday Morning: 7:45m-Noon (meet in the parking lot at 7:45am, depart CRUMC at 8am)
Provide Pick-up and Delivery help on Saturday mornings. Meet in the parking lot directly across the street from the church. Deliveries are made around Collin County. A pick-up truck/trailer is helpful, but not required.
Having a servant’s heart and helping with Bed Start has no age limit. Youth and children are welcome to join us! If you can love on families and have a strong heart for showing kindness to someone we are serving than we want your help. You don’t need a strong back to be able to help.
Monetary donations are also welcome to purchase beds and bedding. Donate online at bedstart.org.
We are in need of various items for donation. If you have any of these items, please bring them to the Bed Start donation area across the street from Custer Road UMC in the parking lot on any Saturday from 8am-11am. Please DO NOT leave items in the Mission Donation Area.
Items we are greatly in need of:
- Dressers/Chests of Drawers
- Beds – Twin & Full Size
- Kitchen Dinette sets
- Utensils/Pots & Pans-any household item
Bed Start provides beds, other furniture and household items to families in need. Gently used donations of items are always needed.
- Serving in the Field
- Serving in Operations
- Serving Individually
- Serving in the Community
- Serving in the Field
- Apartment Liaison
Coordinator for new occupants of new, low income apartment complexes. Working with the apartment point of contact to coordinate the support effort. Working with the new residents for support and follow-up. - Care Package Coordinator
Organize and deliver Care Packages for Households that are supported by Bed Start. Identify and the need for Care Packages and coordinate for delivery - Response Crew Co-Pilot
Ride with a Pickup and Delivery crew to track items for completeness of pickup and delivery, for input to the master inventory list. No lifting required.
- Apartment Liaison
- Serving in Operations (the “Shed”)
- Starter Kit Assembly
Assembling starter kits for kitchen, bath, and pantry, including resource guides and cleaning supplies. Sorting pots, pans, dishes, glasses, and flatware. - Item Quality Control
Validate all parts for certain items are included. Activity would include assembling cribs, matching and sizing metal bed frames, identifying and completing hardware requirements for headboards, and many other quality control tasks.
- Starter Kit Assembly
- Serving Individually
- Soft Item Coordination
Linen and towel washing, sorting, and labeling. Grouping items into sets. - Outreach Ministry Liaison
Deliver small items that are better suited for various support agencies. - Inventory Administration
Collect, organize, and report inventory information from Response Crew Co-Pilot. Coordinate with Custer Road UMC for complete inventory tracking and documentation for donor tax forms. - Handy Person
Many donated items require some extra care before they can be delivered. This would include minor furniture repair: gluing, hinge reattachment, door and drawer knob reattachment, nailing, reinforcement, cutting slats for bed frames, and many more.
- Soft Item Coordination
- Serving in the Community
- Collin County Homeless Coalition Member
Liaison, or conduit, for coordination of Collin County resources and Custer Road UMC. Passionate about homelessness and housing. - Grant Application Writer
Identify Collin County Homeless Coalition, HUD, etc. grant opportunities, assess which ones are suitable for Bed Start, and apply for those grants. - Bed Start Advocate
Provide input to other support agencies regarding Bed Start capabilities and the need for continuous support. Communicate with churches that are local to Bed Start delivery areas to promote giving and loving for those in need in their communities; socialize the concept of providing a hand up, not just a hand out; promote shifting the support culture from “providing support to them” and “working with them” to a culture of “being a part of the same community.” - Health and Safety Coordinator
Stocking supplies, monitoring procedures, and training of volunteers. Stay current with government regulations and Custer Road UMC guidelines for health and safety. - Website Content Coordinator
Collect and provide up to date pictures, videos, and text to our website implementation support. This would keep the website fresh. Assist with ideas for website usability improvement.
- Collin County Homeless Coalition Member
Go to www.bedstart.org and complete a PICK-UP REQUEST FORM to arrange a large furniture pick-up. To serve, please fill out the VOLUNTEER APPLICATION on the BedStart website or email bedstart.volunteer@gmail.com. If you are in need of assistance from BedStart, please fill out a REQUEST FORM on the BedStart website. If you have any questions, please visit the BedStart website or contact Doug Nickols via email at director@bedstart.org.
Time
(Saturday) 7:45 am - 12:00 pm
Location
East Parking Lot
6606 Custer Road
Event Details
Did you know that Bed Start needs help from people serving every week? And did you know that they need more help than just delivering beds on Saturday mornings and
Event Details
Did you know that Bed Start needs help from people serving every week? And did you know that they need more help than just delivering beds on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings? Regardless of your activity level, Bed Start could use your help. Here’s when they need help and information on the type of help they need.
- Every Wednesday Evening: 4:45pm
Provide delivery on Wednesday evenings. Meet in the parking lot directly across the street from the church. All Wednesday night deliveries occur near the church. - Every Saturday Morning: 7:45m-Noon (meet in the parking lot at 7:45am, depart CRUMC at 8am)
Provide Pick-up and Delivery help on Saturday mornings. Meet in the parking lot directly across the street from the church. Deliveries are made around Collin County. A pick-up truck/trailer is helpful, but not required.
Having a servant’s heart and helping with Bed Start has no age limit. Youth and children are welcome to join us! If you can love on families and have a strong heart for showing kindness to someone we are serving than we want your help. You don’t need a strong back to be able to help.
Monetary donations are also welcome to purchase beds and bedding. Donate online at bedstart.org.
We are in need of various items for donation. If you have any of these items, please bring them to the Bed Start donation area across the street from Custer Road UMC in the parking lot on any Saturday from 8am-11am. Please DO NOT leave items in the Mission Donation Area.
Items we are greatly in need of:
- Dressers/Chests of Drawers
- Beds – Twin & Full Size
- Kitchen Dinette sets
- Utensils/Pots & Pans-any household item
Bed Start provides beds, other furniture and household items to families in need. Gently used donations of items are always needed.
- Serving in the Field
- Serving in Operations
- Serving Individually
- Serving in the Community
- Serving in the Field
- Apartment Liaison
Coordinator for new occupants of new, low income apartment complexes. Working with the apartment point of contact to coordinate the support effort. Working with the new residents for support and follow-up. - Care Package Coordinator
Organize and deliver Care Packages for Households that are supported by Bed Start. Identify and the need for Care Packages and coordinate for delivery - Response Crew Co-Pilot
Ride with a Pickup and Delivery crew to track items for completeness of pickup and delivery, for input to the master inventory list. No lifting required.
- Apartment Liaison
- Serving in Operations (the “Shed”)
- Starter Kit Assembly
Assembling starter kits for kitchen, bath, and pantry, including resource guides and cleaning supplies. Sorting pots, pans, dishes, glasses, and flatware. - Item Quality Control
Validate all parts for certain items are included. Activity would include assembling cribs, matching and sizing metal bed frames, identifying and completing hardware requirements for headboards, and many other quality control tasks.
- Starter Kit Assembly
- Serving Individually
- Soft Item Coordination
Linen and towel washing, sorting, and labeling. Grouping items into sets. - Outreach Ministry Liaison
Deliver small items that are better suited for various support agencies. - Inventory Administration
Collect, organize, and report inventory information from Response Crew Co-Pilot. Coordinate with Custer Road UMC for complete inventory tracking and documentation for donor tax forms. - Handy Person
Many donated items require some extra care before they can be delivered. This would include minor furniture repair: gluing, hinge reattachment, door and drawer knob reattachment, nailing, reinforcement, cutting slats for bed frames, and many more.
- Soft Item Coordination
- Serving in the Community
- Collin County Homeless Coalition Member
Liaison, or conduit, for coordination of Collin County resources and Custer Road UMC. Passionate about homelessness and housing. - Grant Application Writer
Identify Collin County Homeless Coalition, HUD, etc. grant opportunities, assess which ones are suitable for Bed Start, and apply for those grants. - Bed Start Advocate
Provide input to other support agencies regarding Bed Start capabilities and the need for continuous support. Communicate with churches that are local to Bed Start delivery areas to promote giving and loving for those in need in their communities; socialize the concept of providing a hand up, not just a hand out; promote shifting the support culture from “providing support to them” and “working with them” to a culture of “being a part of the same community.” - Health and Safety Coordinator
Stocking supplies, monitoring procedures, and training of volunteers. Stay current with government regulations and Custer Road UMC guidelines for health and safety. - Website Content Coordinator
Collect and provide up to date pictures, videos, and text to our website implementation support. This would keep the website fresh. Assist with ideas for website usability improvement.
- Collin County Homeless Coalition Member
Go to www.bedstart.org and complete a PICK-UP REQUEST FORM to arrange a large furniture pick-up. To serve, please fill out the VOLUNTEER APPLICATION on the BedStart website or email bedstart.volunteer@gmail.com. If you are in need of assistance from BedStart, please fill out a REQUEST FORM on the BedStart website. If you have any questions, please visit the BedStart website or contact Doug Nickols via email at director@bedstart.org.
Time
(Wednesday) 4:45 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
East Parking Lot
6606 Custer Road
Event Details
Did you know that Bed Start needs help from people serving every week? And did you know that they need more help than just delivering beds on Saturday mornings and
Event Details
Did you know that Bed Start needs help from people serving every week? And did you know that they need more help than just delivering beds on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings? Regardless of your activity level, Bed Start could use your help. Here’s when they need help and information on the type of help they need.
- Every Wednesday Evening: 4:45pm
Provide delivery on Wednesday evenings. Meet in the parking lot directly across the street from the church. All Wednesday night deliveries occur near the church. - Every Saturday Morning: 7:45m-Noon (meet in the parking lot at 7:45am, depart CRUMC at 8am)
Provide Pick-up and Delivery help on Saturday mornings. Meet in the parking lot directly across the street from the church. Deliveries are made around Collin County. A pick-up truck/trailer is helpful, but not required.
Having a servant’s heart and helping with Bed Start has no age limit. Youth and children are welcome to join us! If you can love on families and have a strong heart for showing kindness to someone we are serving than we want your help. You don’t need a strong back to be able to help.
Monetary donations are also welcome to purchase beds and bedding. Donate online at bedstart.org.
We are in need of various items for donation. If you have any of these items, please bring them to the Bed Start donation area across the street from Custer Road UMC in the parking lot on any Saturday from 8am-11am. Please DO NOT leave items in the Mission Donation Area.
Items we are greatly in need of:
- Dressers/Chests of Drawers
- Beds – Twin & Full Size
- Kitchen Dinette sets
- Utensils/Pots & Pans-any household item
Bed Start provides beds, other furniture and household items to families in need. Gently used donations of items are always needed.
- Serving in the Field
- Serving in Operations
- Serving Individually
- Serving in the Community
- Serving in the Field
- Apartment Liaison
Coordinator for new occupants of new, low income apartment complexes. Working with the apartment point of contact to coordinate the support effort. Working with the new residents for support and follow-up. - Care Package Coordinator
Organize and deliver Care Packages for Households that are supported by Bed Start. Identify and the need for Care Packages and coordinate for delivery - Response Crew Co-Pilot
Ride with a Pickup and Delivery crew to track items for completeness of pickup and delivery, for input to the master inventory list. No lifting required.
- Apartment Liaison
- Serving in Operations (the “Shed”)
- Starter Kit Assembly
Assembling starter kits for kitchen, bath, and pantry, including resource guides and cleaning supplies. Sorting pots, pans, dishes, glasses, and flatware. - Item Quality Control
Validate all parts for certain items are included. Activity would include assembling cribs, matching and sizing metal bed frames, identifying and completing hardware requirements for headboards, and many other quality control tasks.
- Starter Kit Assembly
- Serving Individually
- Soft Item Coordination
Linen and towel washing, sorting, and labeling. Grouping items into sets. - Outreach Ministry Liaison
Deliver small items that are better suited for various support agencies. - Inventory Administration
Collect, organize, and report inventory information from Response Crew Co-Pilot. Coordinate with Custer Road UMC for complete inventory tracking and documentation for donor tax forms. - Handy Person
Many donated items require some extra care before they can be delivered. This would include minor furniture repair: gluing, hinge reattachment, door and drawer knob reattachment, nailing, reinforcement, cutting slats for bed frames, and many more.
- Soft Item Coordination
- Serving in the Community
- Collin County Homeless Coalition Member
Liaison, or conduit, for coordination of Collin County resources and Custer Road UMC. Passionate about homelessness and housing. - Grant Application Writer
Identify Collin County Homeless Coalition, HUD, etc. grant opportunities, assess which ones are suitable for Bed Start, and apply for those grants. - Bed Start Advocate
Provide input to other support agencies regarding Bed Start capabilities and the need for continuous support. Communicate with churches that are local to Bed Start delivery areas to promote giving and loving for those in need in their communities; socialize the concept of providing a hand up, not just a hand out; promote shifting the support culture from “providing support to them” and “working with them” to a culture of “being a part of the same community.” - Health and Safety Coordinator
Stocking supplies, monitoring procedures, and training of volunteers. Stay current with government regulations and Custer Road UMC guidelines for health and safety. - Website Content Coordinator
Collect and provide up to date pictures, videos, and text to our website implementation support. This would keep the website fresh. Assist with ideas for website usability improvement.
- Collin County Homeless Coalition Member
Go to www.bedstart.org and complete a PICK-UP REQUEST FORM to arrange a large furniture pick-up. To serve, please fill out the VOLUNTEER APPLICATION on the BedStart website or email bedstart.volunteer@gmail.com. If you are in need of assistance from BedStart, please fill out a REQUEST FORM on the BedStart website. If you have any questions, please visit the BedStart website or contact Doug Nickols via email at director@bedstart.org.
Time
(Saturday) 7:45 am - 12:00 pm
Location
East Parking Lot
6606 Custer Road
Event Details
Did you know that Bed Start needs help from people serving every week? And did you know that they need more help than just delivering beds on Saturday mornings and
Event Details
Did you know that Bed Start needs help from people serving every week? And did you know that they need more help than just delivering beds on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings? Regardless of your activity level, Bed Start could use your help. Here’s when they need help and information on the type of help they need.
- Every Wednesday Evening: 4:45pm
Provide delivery on Wednesday evenings. Meet in the parking lot directly across the street from the church. All Wednesday night deliveries occur near the church. - Every Saturday Morning: 7:45m-Noon (meet in the parking lot at 7:45am, depart CRUMC at 8am)
Provide Pick-up and Delivery help on Saturday mornings. Meet in the parking lot directly across the street from the church. Deliveries are made around Collin County. A pick-up truck/trailer is helpful, but not required.
Having a servant’s heart and helping with Bed Start has no age limit. Youth and children are welcome to join us! If you can love on families and have a strong heart for showing kindness to someone we are serving than we want your help. You don’t need a strong back to be able to help.
Monetary donations are also welcome to purchase beds and bedding. Donate online at bedstart.org.
We are in need of various items for donation. If you have any of these items, please bring them to the Bed Start donation area across the street from Custer Road UMC in the parking lot on any Saturday from 8am-11am. Please DO NOT leave items in the Mission Donation Area.
Items we are greatly in need of:
- Dressers/Chests of Drawers
- Beds – Twin & Full Size
- Kitchen Dinette sets
- Utensils/Pots & Pans-any household item
Bed Start provides beds, other furniture and household items to families in need. Gently used donations of items are always needed.
- Serving in the Field
- Serving in Operations
- Serving Individually
- Serving in the Community
- Serving in the Field
- Apartment Liaison
Coordinator for new occupants of new, low income apartment complexes. Working with the apartment point of contact to coordinate the support effort. Working with the new residents for support and follow-up. - Care Package Coordinator
Organize and deliver Care Packages for Households that are supported by Bed Start. Identify and the need for Care Packages and coordinate for delivery - Response Crew Co-Pilot
Ride with a Pickup and Delivery crew to track items for completeness of pickup and delivery, for input to the master inventory list. No lifting required.
- Apartment Liaison
- Serving in Operations (the “Shed”)
- Starter Kit Assembly
Assembling starter kits for kitchen, bath, and pantry, including resource guides and cleaning supplies. Sorting pots, pans, dishes, glasses, and flatware. - Item Quality Control
Validate all parts for certain items are included. Activity would include assembling cribs, matching and sizing metal bed frames, identifying and completing hardware requirements for headboards, and many other quality control tasks.
- Starter Kit Assembly
- Serving Individually
- Soft Item Coordination
Linen and towel washing, sorting, and labeling. Grouping items into sets. - Outreach Ministry Liaison
Deliver small items that are better suited for various support agencies. - Inventory Administration
Collect, organize, and report inventory information from Response Crew Co-Pilot. Coordinate with Custer Road UMC for complete inventory tracking and documentation for donor tax forms. - Handy Person
Many donated items require some extra care before they can be delivered. This would include minor furniture repair: gluing, hinge reattachment, door and drawer knob reattachment, nailing, reinforcement, cutting slats for bed frames, and many more.
- Soft Item Coordination
- Serving in the Community
- Collin County Homeless Coalition Member
Liaison, or conduit, for coordination of Collin County resources and Custer Road UMC. Passionate about homelessness and housing. - Grant Application Writer
Identify Collin County Homeless Coalition, HUD, etc. grant opportunities, assess which ones are suitable for Bed Start, and apply for those grants. - Bed Start Advocate
Provide input to other support agencies regarding Bed Start capabilities and the need for continuous support. Communicate with churches that are local to Bed Start delivery areas to promote giving and loving for those in need in their communities; socialize the concept of providing a hand up, not just a hand out; promote shifting the support culture from “providing support to them” and “working with them” to a culture of “being a part of the same community.” - Health and Safety Coordinator
Stocking supplies, monitoring procedures, and training of volunteers. Stay current with government regulations and Custer Road UMC guidelines for health and safety. - Website Content Coordinator
Collect and provide up to date pictures, videos, and text to our website implementation support. This would keep the website fresh. Assist with ideas for website usability improvement.
- Collin County Homeless Coalition Member
Go to www.bedstart.org and complete a PICK-UP REQUEST FORM to arrange a large furniture pick-up. To serve, please fill out the VOLUNTEER APPLICATION on the BedStart website or email bedstart.volunteer@gmail.com. If you are in need of assistance from BedStart, please fill out a REQUEST FORM on the BedStart website. If you have any questions, please visit the BedStart website or contact Doug Nickols via email at director@bedstart.org.
Time
(Wednesday) 4:45 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
East Parking Lot
6606 Custer Road
october
Event Details
Did you know that Bed Start needs help from people serving every week? And did you know that they need more help than just delivering beds on Saturday mornings and
Event Details
Did you know that Bed Start needs help from people serving every week? And did you know that they need more help than just delivering beds on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings? Regardless of your activity level, Bed Start could use your help. Here’s when they need help and information on the type of help they need.
- Every Wednesday Evening: 4:45pm
Provide delivery on Wednesday evenings. Meet in the parking lot directly across the street from the church. All Wednesday night deliveries occur near the church. - Every Saturday Morning: 7:45m-Noon (meet in the parking lot at 7:45am, depart CRUMC at 8am)
Provide Pick-up and Delivery help on Saturday mornings. Meet in the parking lot directly across the street from the church. Deliveries are made around Collin County. A pick-up truck/trailer is helpful, but not required.
Having a servant’s heart and helping with Bed Start has no age limit. Youth and children are welcome to join us! If you can love on families and have a strong heart for showing kindness to someone we are serving than we want your help. You don’t need a strong back to be able to help.
Monetary donations are also welcome to purchase beds and bedding. Donate online at bedstart.org.
We are in need of various items for donation. If you have any of these items, please bring them to the Bed Start donation area across the street from Custer Road UMC in the parking lot on any Saturday from 8am-11am. Please DO NOT leave items in the Mission Donation Area.
Items we are greatly in need of:
- Dressers/Chests of Drawers
- Beds – Twin & Full Size
- Kitchen Dinette sets
- Utensils/Pots & Pans-any household item
Bed Start provides beds, other furniture and household items to families in need. Gently used donations of items are always needed.
- Serving in the Field
- Serving in Operations
- Serving Individually
- Serving in the Community
- Serving in the Field
- Apartment Liaison
Coordinator for new occupants of new, low income apartment complexes. Working with the apartment point of contact to coordinate the support effort. Working with the new residents for support and follow-up. - Care Package Coordinator
Organize and deliver Care Packages for Households that are supported by Bed Start. Identify and the need for Care Packages and coordinate for delivery - Response Crew Co-Pilot
Ride with a Pickup and Delivery crew to track items for completeness of pickup and delivery, for input to the master inventory list. No lifting required.
- Apartment Liaison
- Serving in Operations (the “Shed”)
- Starter Kit Assembly
Assembling starter kits for kitchen, bath, and pantry, including resource guides and cleaning supplies. Sorting pots, pans, dishes, glasses, and flatware. - Item Quality Control
Validate all parts for certain items are included. Activity would include assembling cribs, matching and sizing metal bed frames, identifying and completing hardware requirements for headboards, and many other quality control tasks.
- Starter Kit Assembly
- Serving Individually
- Soft Item Coordination
Linen and towel washing, sorting, and labeling. Grouping items into sets. - Outreach Ministry Liaison
Deliver small items that are better suited for various support agencies. - Inventory Administration
Collect, organize, and report inventory information from Response Crew Co-Pilot. Coordinate with Custer Road UMC for complete inventory tracking and documentation for donor tax forms. - Handy Person
Many donated items require some extra care before they can be delivered. This would include minor furniture repair: gluing, hinge reattachment, door and drawer knob reattachment, nailing, reinforcement, cutting slats for bed frames, and many more.
- Soft Item Coordination
- Serving in the Community
- Collin County Homeless Coalition Member
Liaison, or conduit, for coordination of Collin County resources and Custer Road UMC. Passionate about homelessness and housing. - Grant Application Writer
Identify Collin County Homeless Coalition, HUD, etc. grant opportunities, assess which ones are suitable for Bed Start, and apply for those grants. - Bed Start Advocate
Provide input to other support agencies regarding Bed Start capabilities and the need for continuous support. Communicate with churches that are local to Bed Start delivery areas to promote giving and loving for those in need in their communities; socialize the concept of providing a hand up, not just a hand out; promote shifting the support culture from “providing support to them” and “working with them” to a culture of “being a part of the same community.” - Health and Safety Coordinator
Stocking supplies, monitoring procedures, and training of volunteers. Stay current with government regulations and Custer Road UMC guidelines for health and safety. - Website Content Coordinator
Collect and provide up to date pictures, videos, and text to our website implementation support. This would keep the website fresh. Assist with ideas for website usability improvement.
- Collin County Homeless Coalition Member
Go to www.bedstart.org and complete a PICK-UP REQUEST FORM to arrange a large furniture pick-up. To serve, please fill out the VOLUNTEER APPLICATION on the BedStart website or email bedstart.volunteer@gmail.com. If you are in need of assistance from BedStart, please fill out a REQUEST FORM on the BedStart website. If you have any questions, please visit the BedStart website or contact Doug Nickols via email at director@bedstart.org.
Time
(Saturday) 7:45 am - 12:00 pm
Location
East Parking Lot
6606 Custer Road
Event Details
Did you know that Bed Start needs help from people serving every week? And did you know that they need more help than just delivering beds on Saturday mornings and
Event Details
Did you know that Bed Start needs help from people serving every week? And did you know that they need more help than just delivering beds on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings? Regardless of your activity level, Bed Start could use your help. Here’s when they need help and information on the type of help they need.
- Every Wednesday Evening: 4:45pm
Provide delivery on Wednesday evenings. Meet in the parking lot directly across the street from the church. All Wednesday night deliveries occur near the church. - Every Saturday Morning: 7:45m-Noon (meet in the parking lot at 7:45am, depart CRUMC at 8am)
Provide Pick-up and Delivery help on Saturday mornings. Meet in the parking lot directly across the street from the church. Deliveries are made around Collin County. A pick-up truck/trailer is helpful, but not required.
Having a servant’s heart and helping with Bed Start has no age limit. Youth and children are welcome to join us! If you can love on families and have a strong heart for showing kindness to someone we are serving than we want your help. You don’t need a strong back to be able to help.
Monetary donations are also welcome to purchase beds and bedding. Donate online at bedstart.org.
We are in need of various items for donation. If you have any of these items, please bring them to the Bed Start donation area across the street from Custer Road UMC in the parking lot on any Saturday from 8am-11am. Please DO NOT leave items in the Mission Donation Area.
Items we are greatly in need of:
- Dressers/Chests of Drawers
- Beds – Twin & Full Size
- Kitchen Dinette sets
- Utensils/Pots & Pans-any household item
Bed Start provides beds, other furniture and household items to families in need. Gently used donations of items are always needed.
- Serving in the Field
- Serving in Operations
- Serving Individually
- Serving in the Community
- Serving in the Field
- Apartment Liaison
Coordinator for new occupants of new, low income apartment complexes. Working with the apartment point of contact to coordinate the support effort. Working with the new residents for support and follow-up. - Care Package Coordinator
Organize and deliver Care Packages for Households that are supported by Bed Start. Identify and the need for Care Packages and coordinate for delivery - Response Crew Co-Pilot
Ride with a Pickup and Delivery crew to track items for completeness of pickup and delivery, for input to the master inventory list. No lifting required.
- Apartment Liaison
- Serving in Operations (the “Shed”)
- Starter Kit Assembly
Assembling starter kits for kitchen, bath, and pantry, including resource guides and cleaning supplies. Sorting pots, pans, dishes, glasses, and flatware. - Item Quality Control
Validate all parts for certain items are included. Activity would include assembling cribs, matching and sizing metal bed frames, identifying and completing hardware requirements for headboards, and many other quality control tasks.
- Starter Kit Assembly
- Serving Individually
- Soft Item Coordination
Linen and towel washing, sorting, and labeling. Grouping items into sets. - Outreach Ministry Liaison
Deliver small items that are better suited for various support agencies. - Inventory Administration
Collect, organize, and report inventory information from Response Crew Co-Pilot. Coordinate with Custer Road UMC for complete inventory tracking and documentation for donor tax forms. - Handy Person
Many donated items require some extra care before they can be delivered. This would include minor furniture repair: gluing, hinge reattachment, door and drawer knob reattachment, nailing, reinforcement, cutting slats for bed frames, and many more.
- Soft Item Coordination
- Serving in the Community
- Collin County Homeless Coalition Member
Liaison, or conduit, for coordination of Collin County resources and Custer Road UMC. Passionate about homelessness and housing. - Grant Application Writer
Identify Collin County Homeless Coalition, HUD, etc. grant opportunities, assess which ones are suitable for Bed Start, and apply for those grants. - Bed Start Advocate
Provide input to other support agencies regarding Bed Start capabilities and the need for continuous support. Communicate with churches that are local to Bed Start delivery areas to promote giving and loving for those in need in their communities; socialize the concept of providing a hand up, not just a hand out; promote shifting the support culture from “providing support to them” and “working with them” to a culture of “being a part of the same community.” - Health and Safety Coordinator
Stocking supplies, monitoring procedures, and training of volunteers. Stay current with government regulations and Custer Road UMC guidelines for health and safety. - Website Content Coordinator
Collect and provide up to date pictures, videos, and text to our website implementation support. This would keep the website fresh. Assist with ideas for website usability improvement.
- Collin County Homeless Coalition Member
Go to www.bedstart.org and complete a PICK-UP REQUEST FORM to arrange a large furniture pick-up. To serve, please fill out the VOLUNTEER APPLICATION on the BedStart website or email bedstart.volunteer@gmail.com. If you are in need of assistance from BedStart, please fill out a REQUEST FORM on the BedStart website. If you have any questions, please visit the BedStart website or contact Doug Nickols via email at director@bedstart.org.
Time
(Wednesday) 4:45 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
East Parking Lot
6606 Custer Road
Event Details
Did you know that Bed Start needs help from people serving every week? And did you know that they need more help than just delivering beds on Saturday mornings and
Event Details
Did you know that Bed Start needs help from people serving every week? And did you know that they need more help than just delivering beds on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings? Regardless of your activity level, Bed Start could use your help. Here’s when they need help and information on the type of help they need.
- Every Wednesday Evening: 4:45pm
Provide delivery on Wednesday evenings. Meet in the parking lot directly across the street from the church. All Wednesday night deliveries occur near the church. - Every Saturday Morning: 7:45m-Noon (meet in the parking lot at 7:45am, depart CRUMC at 8am)
Provide Pick-up and Delivery help on Saturday mornings. Meet in the parking lot directly across the street from the church. Deliveries are made around Collin County. A pick-up truck/trailer is helpful, but not required.
Having a servant’s heart and helping with Bed Start has no age limit. Youth and children are welcome to join us! If you can love on families and have a strong heart for showing kindness to someone we are serving than we want your help. You don’t need a strong back to be able to help.
Monetary donations are also welcome to purchase beds and bedding. Donate online at bedstart.org.
We are in need of various items for donation. If you have any of these items, please bring them to the Bed Start donation area across the street from Custer Road UMC in the parking lot on any Saturday from 8am-11am. Please DO NOT leave items in the Mission Donation Area.
Items we are greatly in need of:
- Dressers/Chests of Drawers
- Beds – Twin & Full Size
- Kitchen Dinette sets
- Utensils/Pots & Pans-any household item
Bed Start provides beds, other furniture and household items to families in need. Gently used donations of items are always needed.
- Serving in the Field
- Serving in Operations
- Serving Individually
- Serving in the Community
- Serving in the Field
- Apartment Liaison
Coordinator for new occupants of new, low income apartment complexes. Working with the apartment point of contact to coordinate the support effort. Working with the new residents for support and follow-up. - Care Package Coordinator
Organize and deliver Care Packages for Households that are supported by Bed Start. Identify and the need for Care Packages and coordinate for delivery - Response Crew Co-Pilot
Ride with a Pickup and Delivery crew to track items for completeness of pickup and delivery, for input to the master inventory list. No lifting required.
- Apartment Liaison
- Serving in Operations (the “Shed”)
- Starter Kit Assembly
Assembling starter kits for kitchen, bath, and pantry, including resource guides and cleaning supplies. Sorting pots, pans, dishes, glasses, and flatware. - Item Quality Control
Validate all parts for certain items are included. Activity would include assembling cribs, matching and sizing metal bed frames, identifying and completing hardware requirements for headboards, and many other quality control tasks.
- Starter Kit Assembly
- Serving Individually
- Soft Item Coordination
Linen and towel washing, sorting, and labeling. Grouping items into sets. - Outreach Ministry Liaison
Deliver small items that are better suited for various support agencies. - Inventory Administration
Collect, organize, and report inventory information from Response Crew Co-Pilot. Coordinate with Custer Road UMC for complete inventory tracking and documentation for donor tax forms. - Handy Person
Many donated items require some extra care before they can be delivered. This would include minor furniture repair: gluing, hinge reattachment, door and drawer knob reattachment, nailing, reinforcement, cutting slats for bed frames, and many more.
- Soft Item Coordination
- Serving in the Community
- Collin County Homeless Coalition Member
Liaison, or conduit, for coordination of Collin County resources and Custer Road UMC. Passionate about homelessness and housing. - Grant Application Writer
Identify Collin County Homeless Coalition, HUD, etc. grant opportunities, assess which ones are suitable for Bed Start, and apply for those grants. - Bed Start Advocate
Provide input to other support agencies regarding Bed Start capabilities and the need for continuous support. Communicate with churches that are local to Bed Start delivery areas to promote giving and loving for those in need in their communities; socialize the concept of providing a hand up, not just a hand out; promote shifting the support culture from “providing support to them” and “working with them” to a culture of “being a part of the same community.” - Health and Safety Coordinator
Stocking supplies, monitoring procedures, and training of volunteers. Stay current with government regulations and Custer Road UMC guidelines for health and safety. - Website Content Coordinator
Collect and provide up to date pictures, videos, and text to our website implementation support. This would keep the website fresh. Assist with ideas for website usability improvement.
- Collin County Homeless Coalition Member
Go to www.bedstart.org and complete a PICK-UP REQUEST FORM to arrange a large furniture pick-up. To serve, please fill out the VOLUNTEER APPLICATION on the BedStart website or email bedstart.volunteer@gmail.com. If you are in need of assistance from BedStart, please fill out a REQUEST FORM on the BedStart website. If you have any questions, please visit the BedStart website or contact Doug Nickols via email at director@bedstart.org.
Time
(Saturday) 7:45 am - 12:00 pm
Location
East Parking Lot
6606 Custer Road
Event Details
Did you know that Bed Start needs help from people serving every week? And did you know that they need more help than just delivering beds on Saturday mornings and
Event Details
Did you know that Bed Start needs help from people serving every week? And did you know that they need more help than just delivering beds on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings? Regardless of your activity level, Bed Start could use your help. Here’s when they need help and information on the type of help they need.
- Every Wednesday Evening: 4:45pm
Provide delivery on Wednesday evenings. Meet in the parking lot directly across the street from the church. All Wednesday night deliveries occur near the church. - Every Saturday Morning: 7:45m-Noon (meet in the parking lot at 7:45am, depart CRUMC at 8am)
Provide Pick-up and Delivery help on Saturday mornings. Meet in the parking lot directly across the street from the church. Deliveries are made around Collin County. A pick-up truck/trailer is helpful, but not required.
Having a servant’s heart and helping with Bed Start has no age limit. Youth and children are welcome to join us! If you can love on families and have a strong heart for showing kindness to someone we are serving than we want your help. You don’t need a strong back to be able to help.
Monetary donations are also welcome to purchase beds and bedding. Donate online at bedstart.org.
We are in need of various items for donation. If you have any of these items, please bring them to the Bed Start donation area across the street from Custer Road UMC in the parking lot on any Saturday from 8am-11am. Please DO NOT leave items in the Mission Donation Area.
Items we are greatly in need of:
- Dressers/Chests of Drawers
- Beds – Twin & Full Size
- Kitchen Dinette sets
- Utensils/Pots & Pans-any household item
Bed Start provides beds, other furniture and household items to families in need. Gently used donations of items are always needed.
- Serving in the Field
- Serving in Operations
- Serving Individually
- Serving in the Community
- Serving in the Field
- Apartment Liaison
Coordinator for new occupants of new, low income apartment complexes. Working with the apartment point of contact to coordinate the support effort. Working with the new residents for support and follow-up. - Care Package Coordinator
Organize and deliver Care Packages for Households that are supported by Bed Start. Identify and the need for Care Packages and coordinate for delivery - Response Crew Co-Pilot
Ride with a Pickup and Delivery crew to track items for completeness of pickup and delivery, for input to the master inventory list. No lifting required.
- Apartment Liaison
- Serving in Operations (the “Shed”)
- Starter Kit Assembly
Assembling starter kits for kitchen, bath, and pantry, including resource guides and cleaning supplies. Sorting pots, pans, dishes, glasses, and flatware. - Item Quality Control
Validate all parts for certain items are included. Activity would include assembling cribs, matching and sizing metal bed frames, identifying and completing hardware requirements for headboards, and many other quality control tasks.
- Starter Kit Assembly
- Serving Individually
- Soft Item Coordination
Linen and towel washing, sorting, and labeling. Grouping items into sets. - Outreach Ministry Liaison
Deliver small items that are better suited for various support agencies. - Inventory Administration
Collect, organize, and report inventory information from Response Crew Co-Pilot. Coordinate with Custer Road UMC for complete inventory tracking and documentation for donor tax forms. - Handy Person
Many donated items require some extra care before they can be delivered. This would include minor furniture repair: gluing, hinge reattachment, door and drawer knob reattachment, nailing, reinforcement, cutting slats for bed frames, and many more.
- Soft Item Coordination
- Serving in the Community
- Collin County Homeless Coalition Member
Liaison, or conduit, for coordination of Collin County resources and Custer Road UMC. Passionate about homelessness and housing. - Grant Application Writer
Identify Collin County Homeless Coalition, HUD, etc. grant opportunities, assess which ones are suitable for Bed Start, and apply for those grants. - Bed Start Advocate
Provide input to other support agencies regarding Bed Start capabilities and the need for continuous support. Communicate with churches that are local to Bed Start delivery areas to promote giving and loving for those in need in their communities; socialize the concept of providing a hand up, not just a hand out; promote shifting the support culture from “providing support to them” and “working with them” to a culture of “being a part of the same community.” - Health and Safety Coordinator
Stocking supplies, monitoring procedures, and training of volunteers. Stay current with government regulations and Custer Road UMC guidelines for health and safety. - Website Content Coordinator
Collect and provide up to date pictures, videos, and text to our website implementation support. This would keep the website fresh. Assist with ideas for website usability improvement.
- Collin County Homeless Coalition Member
Go to www.bedstart.org and complete a PICK-UP REQUEST FORM to arrange a large furniture pick-up. To serve, please fill out the VOLUNTEER APPLICATION on the BedStart website or email bedstart.volunteer@gmail.com. If you are in need of assistance from BedStart, please fill out a REQUEST FORM on the BedStart website. If you have any questions, please visit the BedStart website or contact Doug Nickols via email at director@bedstart.org.
Time
(Wednesday) 4:45 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
East Parking Lot
6606 Custer Road
Event Details
Did you know that Bed Start needs help from people serving every week? And did you know that they need more help than just delivering beds on Saturday mornings and
Event Details
Did you know that Bed Start needs help from people serving every week? And did you know that they need more help than just delivering beds on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings? Regardless of your activity level, Bed Start could use your help. Here’s when they need help and information on the type of help they need.
- Every Wednesday Evening: 4:45pm
Provide delivery on Wednesday evenings. Meet in the parking lot directly across the street from the church. All Wednesday night deliveries occur near the church. - Every Saturday Morning: 7:45m-Noon (meet in the parking lot at 7:45am, depart CRUMC at 8am)
Provide Pick-up and Delivery help on Saturday mornings. Meet in the parking lot directly across the street from the church. Deliveries are made around Collin County. A pick-up truck/trailer is helpful, but not required.
Having a servant’s heart and helping with Bed Start has no age limit. Youth and children are welcome to join us! If you can love on families and have a strong heart for showing kindness to someone we are serving than we want your help. You don’t need a strong back to be able to help.
Monetary donations are also welcome to purchase beds and bedding. Donate online at bedstart.org.
We are in need of various items for donation. If you have any of these items, please bring them to the Bed Start donation area across the street from Custer Road UMC in the parking lot on any Saturday from 8am-11am. Please DO NOT leave items in the Mission Donation Area.
Items we are greatly in need of:
- Dressers/Chests of Drawers
- Beds – Twin & Full Size
- Kitchen Dinette sets
- Utensils/Pots & Pans-any household item
Bed Start provides beds, other furniture and household items to families in need. Gently used donations of items are always needed.
- Serving in the Field
- Serving in Operations
- Serving Individually
- Serving in the Community
- Serving in the Field
- Apartment Liaison
Coordinator for new occupants of new, low income apartment complexes. Working with the apartment point of contact to coordinate the support effort. Working with the new residents for support and follow-up. - Care Package Coordinator
Organize and deliver Care Packages for Households that are supported by Bed Start. Identify and the need for Care Packages and coordinate for delivery - Response Crew Co-Pilot
Ride with a Pickup and Delivery crew to track items for completeness of pickup and delivery, for input to the master inventory list. No lifting required.
- Apartment Liaison
- Serving in Operations (the “Shed”)
- Starter Kit Assembly
Assembling starter kits for kitchen, bath, and pantry, including resource guides and cleaning supplies. Sorting pots, pans, dishes, glasses, and flatware. - Item Quality Control
Validate all parts for certain items are included. Activity would include assembling cribs, matching and sizing metal bed frames, identifying and completing hardware requirements for headboards, and many other quality control tasks.
- Starter Kit Assembly
- Serving Individually
- Soft Item Coordination
Linen and towel washing, sorting, and labeling. Grouping items into sets. - Outreach Ministry Liaison
Deliver small items that are better suited for various support agencies. - Inventory Administration
Collect, organize, and report inventory information from Response Crew Co-Pilot. Coordinate with Custer Road UMC for complete inventory tracking and documentation for donor tax forms. - Handy Person
Many donated items require some extra care before they can be delivered. This would include minor furniture repair: gluing, hinge reattachment, door and drawer knob reattachment, nailing, reinforcement, cutting slats for bed frames, and many more.
- Soft Item Coordination
- Serving in the Community
- Collin County Homeless Coalition Member
Liaison, or conduit, for coordination of Collin County resources and Custer Road UMC. Passionate about homelessness and housing. - Grant Application Writer
Identify Collin County Homeless Coalition, HUD, etc. grant opportunities, assess which ones are suitable for Bed Start, and apply for those grants. - Bed Start Advocate
Provide input to other support agencies regarding Bed Start capabilities and the need for continuous support. Communicate with churches that are local to Bed Start delivery areas to promote giving and loving for those in need in their communities; socialize the concept of providing a hand up, not just a hand out; promote shifting the support culture from “providing support to them” and “working with them” to a culture of “being a part of the same community.” - Health and Safety Coordinator
Stocking supplies, monitoring procedures, and training of volunteers. Stay current with government regulations and Custer Road UMC guidelines for health and safety. - Website Content Coordinator
Collect and provide up to date pictures, videos, and text to our website implementation support. This would keep the website fresh. Assist with ideas for website usability improvement.
- Collin County Homeless Coalition Member
Go to www.bedstart.org and complete a PICK-UP REQUEST FORM to arrange a large furniture pick-up. To serve, please fill out the VOLUNTEER APPLICATION on the BedStart website or email bedstart.volunteer@gmail.com. If you are in need of assistance from BedStart, please fill out a REQUEST FORM on the BedStart website. If you have any questions, please visit the BedStart website or contact Doug Nickols via email at director@bedstart.org.
Time
(Saturday) 7:45 am - 12:00 pm
Location
East Parking Lot
6606 Custer Road
Event Details
Did you know that Bed Start needs help from people serving every week? And did you know that they need more help than just delivering beds on Saturday mornings and
Event Details
Did you know that Bed Start needs help from people serving every week? And did you know that they need more help than just delivering beds on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings? Regardless of your activity level, Bed Start could use your help. Here’s when they need help and information on the type of help they need.
- Every Wednesday Evening: 4:45pm
Provide delivery on Wednesday evenings. Meet in the parking lot directly across the street from the church. All Wednesday night deliveries occur near the church. - Every Saturday Morning: 7:45m-Noon (meet in the parking lot at 7:45am, depart CRUMC at 8am)
Provide Pick-up and Delivery help on Saturday mornings. Meet in the parking lot directly across the street from the church. Deliveries are made around Collin County. A pick-up truck/trailer is helpful, but not required.
Having a servant’s heart and helping with Bed Start has no age limit. Youth and children are welcome to join us! If you can love on families and have a strong heart for showing kindness to someone we are serving than we want your help. You don’t need a strong back to be able to help.
Monetary donations are also welcome to purchase beds and bedding. Donate online at bedstart.org.
We are in need of various items for donation. If you have any of these items, please bring them to the Bed Start donation area across the street from Custer Road UMC in the parking lot on any Saturday from 8am-11am. Please DO NOT leave items in the Mission Donation Area.
Items we are greatly in need of:
- Dressers/Chests of Drawers
- Beds – Twin & Full Size
- Kitchen Dinette sets
- Utensils/Pots & Pans-any household item
Bed Start provides beds, other furniture and household items to families in need. Gently used donations of items are always needed.
- Serving in the Field
- Serving in Operations
- Serving Individually
- Serving in the Community
- Serving in the Field
- Apartment Liaison
Coordinator for new occupants of new, low income apartment complexes. Working with the apartment point of contact to coordinate the support effort. Working with the new residents for support and follow-up. - Care Package Coordinator
Organize and deliver Care Packages for Households that are supported by Bed Start. Identify and the need for Care Packages and coordinate for delivery - Response Crew Co-Pilot
Ride with a Pickup and Delivery crew to track items for completeness of pickup and delivery, for input to the master inventory list. No lifting required.
- Apartment Liaison
- Serving in Operations (the “Shed”)
- Starter Kit Assembly
Assembling starter kits for kitchen, bath, and pantry, including resource guides and cleaning supplies. Sorting pots, pans, dishes, glasses, and flatware. - Item Quality Control
Validate all parts for certain items are included. Activity would include assembling cribs, matching and sizing metal bed frames, identifying and completing hardware requirements for headboards, and many other quality control tasks.
- Starter Kit Assembly
- Serving Individually
- Soft Item Coordination
Linen and towel washing, sorting, and labeling. Grouping items into sets. - Outreach Ministry Liaison
Deliver small items that are better suited for various support agencies. - Inventory Administration
Collect, organize, and report inventory information from Response Crew Co-Pilot. Coordinate with Custer Road UMC for complete inventory tracking and documentation for donor tax forms. - Handy Person
Many donated items require some extra care before they can be delivered. This would include minor furniture repair: gluing, hinge reattachment, door and drawer knob reattachment, nailing, reinforcement, cutting slats for bed frames, and many more.
- Soft Item Coordination
- Serving in the Community
- Collin County Homeless Coalition Member
Liaison, or conduit, for coordination of Collin County resources and Custer Road UMC. Passionate about homelessness and housing. - Grant Application Writer
Identify Collin County Homeless Coalition, HUD, etc. grant opportunities, assess which ones are suitable for Bed Start, and apply for those grants. - Bed Start Advocate
Provide input to other support agencies regarding Bed Start capabilities and the need for continuous support. Communicate with churches that are local to Bed Start delivery areas to promote giving and loving for those in need in their communities; socialize the concept of providing a hand up, not just a hand out; promote shifting the support culture from “providing support to them” and “working with them” to a culture of “being a part of the same community.” - Health and Safety Coordinator
Stocking supplies, monitoring procedures, and training of volunteers. Stay current with government regulations and Custer Road UMC guidelines for health and safety. - Website Content Coordinator
Collect and provide up to date pictures, videos, and text to our website implementation support. This would keep the website fresh. Assist with ideas for website usability improvement.
- Collin County Homeless Coalition Member
Go to www.bedstart.org and complete a PICK-UP REQUEST FORM to arrange a large furniture pick-up. To serve, please fill out the VOLUNTEER APPLICATION on the BedStart website or email bedstart.volunteer@gmail.com. If you are in need of assistance from BedStart, please fill out a REQUEST FORM on the BedStart website. If you have any questions, please visit the BedStart website or contact Doug Nickols via email at director@bedstart.org.
Time
(Wednesday) 4:45 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
East Parking Lot
6606 Custer Road
Event Details
Did you know that Bed Start needs help from people serving every week? And did you know that they need more help than just delivering beds on Saturday mornings and
Event Details
Did you know that Bed Start needs help from people serving every week? And did you know that they need more help than just delivering beds on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings? Regardless of your activity level, Bed Start could use your help. Here’s when they need help and information on the type of help they need.
- Every Wednesday Evening: 4:45pm
Provide delivery on Wednesday evenings. Meet in the parking lot directly across the street from the church. All Wednesday night deliveries occur near the church. - Every Saturday Morning: 7:45m-Noon (meet in the parking lot at 7:45am, depart CRUMC at 8am)
Provide Pick-up and Delivery help on Saturday mornings. Meet in the parking lot directly across the street from the church. Deliveries are made around Collin County. A pick-up truck/trailer is helpful, but not required.
Having a servant’s heart and helping with Bed Start has no age limit. Youth and children are welcome to join us! If you can love on families and have a strong heart for showing kindness to someone we are serving than we want your help. You don’t need a strong back to be able to help.
Monetary donations are also welcome to purchase beds and bedding. Donate online at bedstart.org.
We are in need of various items for donation. If you have any of these items, please bring them to the Bed Start donation area across the street from Custer Road UMC in the parking lot on any Saturday from 8am-11am. Please DO NOT leave items in the Mission Donation Area.
Items we are greatly in need of:
- Dressers/Chests of Drawers
- Beds – Twin & Full Size
- Kitchen Dinette sets
- Utensils/Pots & Pans-any household item
Bed Start provides beds, other furniture and household items to families in need. Gently used donations of items are always needed.
- Serving in the Field
- Serving in Operations
- Serving Individually
- Serving in the Community
- Serving in the Field
- Apartment Liaison
Coordinator for new occupants of new, low income apartment complexes. Working with the apartment point of contact to coordinate the support effort. Working with the new residents for support and follow-up. - Care Package Coordinator
Organize and deliver Care Packages for Households that are supported by Bed Start. Identify and the need for Care Packages and coordinate for delivery - Response Crew Co-Pilot
Ride with a Pickup and Delivery crew to track items for completeness of pickup and delivery, for input to the master inventory list. No lifting required.
- Apartment Liaison
- Serving in Operations (the “Shed”)
- Starter Kit Assembly
Assembling starter kits for kitchen, bath, and pantry, including resource guides and cleaning supplies. Sorting pots, pans, dishes, glasses, and flatware. - Item Quality Control
Validate all parts for certain items are included. Activity would include assembling cribs, matching and sizing metal bed frames, identifying and completing hardware requirements for headboards, and many other quality control tasks.
- Starter Kit Assembly
- Serving Individually
- Soft Item Coordination
Linen and towel washing, sorting, and labeling. Grouping items into sets. - Outreach Ministry Liaison
Deliver small items that are better suited for various support agencies. - Inventory Administration
Collect, organize, and report inventory information from Response Crew Co-Pilot. Coordinate with Custer Road UMC for complete inventory tracking and documentation for donor tax forms. - Handy Person
Many donated items require some extra care before they can be delivered. This would include minor furniture repair: gluing, hinge reattachment, door and drawer knob reattachment, nailing, reinforcement, cutting slats for bed frames, and many more.
- Soft Item Coordination
- Serving in the Community
- Collin County Homeless Coalition Member
Liaison, or conduit, for coordination of Collin County resources and Custer Road UMC. Passionate about homelessness and housing. - Grant Application Writer
Identify Collin County Homeless Coalition, HUD, etc. grant opportunities, assess which ones are suitable for Bed Start, and apply for those grants. - Bed Start Advocate
Provide input to other support agencies regarding Bed Start capabilities and the need for continuous support. Communicate with churches that are local to Bed Start delivery areas to promote giving and loving for those in need in their communities; socialize the concept of providing a hand up, not just a hand out; promote shifting the support culture from “providing support to them” and “working with them” to a culture of “being a part of the same community.” - Health and Safety Coordinator
Stocking supplies, monitoring procedures, and training of volunteers. Stay current with government regulations and Custer Road UMC guidelines for health and safety. - Website Content Coordinator
Collect and provide up to date pictures, videos, and text to our website implementation support. This would keep the website fresh. Assist with ideas for website usability improvement.
- Collin County Homeless Coalition Member
Go to www.bedstart.org and complete a PICK-UP REQUEST FORM to arrange a large furniture pick-up. To serve, please fill out the VOLUNTEER APPLICATION on the BedStart website or email bedstart.volunteer@gmail.com. If you are in need of assistance from BedStart, please fill out a REQUEST FORM on the BedStart website. If you have any questions, please visit the BedStart website or contact Doug Nickols via email at director@bedstart.org.
Time
(Saturday) 7:45 am - 12:00 pm
Location
East Parking Lot
6606 Custer Road
Event Details
Did you know that Bed Start needs help from people serving every week? And did you know that they need more help than just delivering beds on Saturday mornings and
Event Details
Did you know that Bed Start needs help from people serving every week? And did you know that they need more help than just delivering beds on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings? Regardless of your activity level, Bed Start could use your help. Here’s when they need help and information on the type of help they need.
- Every Wednesday Evening: 4:45pm
Provide delivery on Wednesday evenings. Meet in the parking lot directly across the street from the church. All Wednesday night deliveries occur near the church. - Every Saturday Morning: 7:45m-Noon (meet in the parking lot at 7:45am, depart CRUMC at 8am)
Provide Pick-up and Delivery help on Saturday mornings. Meet in the parking lot directly across the street from the church. Deliveries are made around Collin County. A pick-up truck/trailer is helpful, but not required.
Having a servant’s heart and helping with Bed Start has no age limit. Youth and children are welcome to join us! If you can love on families and have a strong heart for showing kindness to someone we are serving than we want your help. You don’t need a strong back to be able to help.
Monetary donations are also welcome to purchase beds and bedding. Donate online at bedstart.org.
We are in need of various items for donation. If you have any of these items, please bring them to the Bed Start donation area across the street from Custer Road UMC in the parking lot on any Saturday from 8am-11am. Please DO NOT leave items in the Mission Donation Area.
Items we are greatly in need of:
- Dressers/Chests of Drawers
- Beds – Twin & Full Size
- Kitchen Dinette sets
- Utensils/Pots & Pans-any household item
Bed Start provides beds, other furniture and household items to families in need. Gently used donations of items are always needed.
- Serving in the Field
- Serving in Operations
- Serving Individually
- Serving in the Community
- Serving in the Field
- Apartment Liaison
Coordinator for new occupants of new, low income apartment complexes. Working with the apartment point of contact to coordinate the support effort. Working with the new residents for support and follow-up. - Care Package Coordinator
Organize and deliver Care Packages for Households that are supported by Bed Start. Identify and the need for Care Packages and coordinate for delivery - Response Crew Co-Pilot
Ride with a Pickup and Delivery crew to track items for completeness of pickup and delivery, for input to the master inventory list. No lifting required.
- Apartment Liaison
- Serving in Operations (the “Shed”)
- Starter Kit Assembly
Assembling starter kits for kitchen, bath, and pantry, including resource guides and cleaning supplies. Sorting pots, pans, dishes, glasses, and flatware. - Item Quality Control
Validate all parts for certain items are included. Activity would include assembling cribs, matching and sizing metal bed frames, identifying and completing hardware requirements for headboards, and many other quality control tasks.
- Starter Kit Assembly
- Serving Individually
- Soft Item Coordination
Linen and towel washing, sorting, and labeling. Grouping items into sets. - Outreach Ministry Liaison
Deliver small items that are better suited for various support agencies. - Inventory Administration
Collect, organize, and report inventory information from Response Crew Co-Pilot. Coordinate with Custer Road UMC for complete inventory tracking and documentation for donor tax forms. - Handy Person
Many donated items require some extra care before they can be delivered. This would include minor furniture repair: gluing, hinge reattachment, door and drawer knob reattachment, nailing, reinforcement, cutting slats for bed frames, and many more.
- Soft Item Coordination
- Serving in the Community
- Collin County Homeless Coalition Member
Liaison, or conduit, for coordination of Collin County resources and Custer Road UMC. Passionate about homelessness and housing. - Grant Application Writer
Identify Collin County Homeless Coalition, HUD, etc. grant opportunities, assess which ones are suitable for Bed Start, and apply for those grants. - Bed Start Advocate
Provide input to other support agencies regarding Bed Start capabilities and the need for continuous support. Communicate with churches that are local to Bed Start delivery areas to promote giving and loving for those in need in their communities; socialize the concept of providing a hand up, not just a hand out; promote shifting the support culture from “providing support to them” and “working with them” to a culture of “being a part of the same community.” - Health and Safety Coordinator
Stocking supplies, monitoring procedures, and training of volunteers. Stay current with government regulations and Custer Road UMC guidelines for health and safety. - Website Content Coordinator
Collect and provide up to date pictures, videos, and text to our website implementation support. This would keep the website fresh. Assist with ideas for website usability improvement.
- Collin County Homeless Coalition Member
Go to www.bedstart.org and complete a PICK-UP REQUEST FORM to arrange a large furniture pick-up. To serve, please fill out the VOLUNTEER APPLICATION on the BedStart website or email bedstart.volunteer@gmail.com. If you are in need of assistance from BedStart, please fill out a REQUEST FORM on the BedStart website. If you have any questions, please visit the BedStart website or contact Doug Nickols via email at director@bedstart.org.
Time
(Wednesday) 4:45 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
East Parking Lot
6606 Custer Road
27oct(oct 27)1:00 pm30(oct 30)1:00 pmMexico Mission Trip
Event Details
We are excited for CRUMC to once again partner with Operación Abrigo, led by Rev. Jose Luis Portillo in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, to build a concrete block home for a
Event Details
We are excited for CRUMC to once again partner with Operación Abrigo, led by Rev. Jose Luis Portillo in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, to build a concrete block home for a family who is currently living in a home which is made of shipping pallets and cardboard.
Visit our missions page for more information. Registration Deadline is October 14th.
Time
27 (Thursday) 1:00 pm - 30 (Sunday) 1:00 pm
Event Details
Did you know that Bed Start needs help from people serving every week? And did you know that they need more help than just delivering beds on Saturday mornings and
Event Details
Did you know that Bed Start needs help from people serving every week? And did you know that they need more help than just delivering beds on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings? Regardless of your activity level, Bed Start could use your help. Here’s when they need help and information on the type of help they need.
- Every Wednesday Evening: 4:45pm
Provide delivery on Wednesday evenings. Meet in the parking lot directly across the street from the church. All Wednesday night deliveries occur near the church. - Every Saturday Morning: 7:45m-Noon (meet in the parking lot at 7:45am, depart CRUMC at 8am)
Provide Pick-up and Delivery help on Saturday mornings. Meet in the parking lot directly across the street from the church. Deliveries are made around Collin County. A pick-up truck/trailer is helpful, but not required.
Having a servant’s heart and helping with Bed Start has no age limit. Youth and children are welcome to join us! If you can love on families and have a strong heart for showing kindness to someone we are serving than we want your help. You don’t need a strong back to be able to help.
Monetary donations are also welcome to purchase beds and bedding. Donate online at bedstart.org.
We are in need of various items for donation. If you have any of these items, please bring them to the Bed Start donation area across the street from Custer Road UMC in the parking lot on any Saturday from 8am-11am. Please DO NOT leave items in the Mission Donation Area.
Items we are greatly in need of:
- Dressers/Chests of Drawers
- Beds – Twin & Full Size
- Kitchen Dinette sets
- Utensils/Pots & Pans-any household item
Bed Start provides beds, other furniture and household items to families in need. Gently used donations of items are always needed.
- Serving in the Field
- Serving in Operations
- Serving Individually
- Serving in the Community
- Serving in the Field
- Apartment Liaison
Coordinator for new occupants of new, low income apartment complexes. Working with the apartment point of contact to coordinate the support effort. Working with the new residents for support and follow-up. - Care Package Coordinator
Organize and deliver Care Packages for Households that are supported by Bed Start. Identify and the need for Care Packages and coordinate for delivery - Response Crew Co-Pilot
Ride with a Pickup and Delivery crew to track items for completeness of pickup and delivery, for input to the master inventory list. No lifting required.
- Apartment Liaison
- Serving in Operations (the “Shed”)
- Starter Kit Assembly
Assembling starter kits for kitchen, bath, and pantry, including resource guides and cleaning supplies. Sorting pots, pans, dishes, glasses, and flatware. - Item Quality Control
Validate all parts for certain items are included. Activity would include assembling cribs, matching and sizing metal bed frames, identifying and completing hardware requirements for headboards, and many other quality control tasks.
- Starter Kit Assembly
- Serving Individually
- Soft Item Coordination
Linen and towel washing, sorting, and labeling. Grouping items into sets. - Outreach Ministry Liaison
Deliver small items that are better suited for various support agencies. - Inventory Administration
Collect, organize, and report inventory information from Response Crew Co-Pilot. Coordinate with Custer Road UMC for complete inventory tracking and documentation for donor tax forms. - Handy Person
Many donated items require some extra care before they can be delivered. This would include minor furniture repair: gluing, hinge reattachment, door and drawer knob reattachment, nailing, reinforcement, cutting slats for bed frames, and many more.
- Soft Item Coordination
- Serving in the Community
- Collin County Homeless Coalition Member
Liaison, or conduit, for coordination of Collin County resources and Custer Road UMC. Passionate about homelessness and housing. - Grant Application Writer
Identify Collin County Homeless Coalition, HUD, etc. grant opportunities, assess which ones are suitable for Bed Start, and apply for those grants. - Bed Start Advocate
Provide input to other support agencies regarding Bed Start capabilities and the need for continuous support. Communicate with churches that are local to Bed Start delivery areas to promote giving and loving for those in need in their communities; socialize the concept of providing a hand up, not just a hand out; promote shifting the support culture from “providing support to them” and “working with them” to a culture of “being a part of the same community.” - Health and Safety Coordinator
Stocking supplies, monitoring procedures, and training of volunteers. Stay current with government regulations and Custer Road UMC guidelines for health and safety. - Website Content Coordinator
Collect and provide up to date pictures, videos, and text to our website implementation support. This would keep the website fresh. Assist with ideas for website usability improvement.
- Collin County Homeless Coalition Member
Go to www.bedstart.org and complete a PICK-UP REQUEST FORM to arrange a large furniture pick-up. To serve, please fill out the VOLUNTEER APPLICATION on the BedStart website or email bedstart.volunteer@gmail.com. If you are in need of assistance from BedStart, please fill out a REQUEST FORM on the BedStart website. If you have any questions, please visit the BedStart website or contact Doug Nickols via email at director@bedstart.org.
Time
(Saturday) 7:45 am - 12:00 pm
Location
East Parking Lot
6606 Custer Road
Contact:
 | Rev. Dr. David Rangel | Executive Minister | |
 | Stephanie Mills | Director of Missions |