On Saturday, October 10, 2020, UPward Design for Life - UDFL finally teamed up with Beds For Buffalo to serve a family in need. COVID-19 prevented previous plans, for both organizations to work together back in March, so both were pleased to finally have this opportunity. The Beds For Buffalo project is offered through The Service Collaborative and will build 200 twin beds, for children in need by engaging students, corporate teams and community volunteers. The Service Collaborative of WNY will distribute completed beds through identified community partners that serve families surviving poverty. https://www.tscwny.org/Beds-for-Buffalo
This most recent UPward Design for Life - UDFL project involved serving a mother and five children ages 5-12. Although UDFL provides beds and new mattresses for children, the valuable partnership with Beds For Buffalo will now allow UDFL to take the financial savings and apply to other program expenses.
“We were delighted to finally deliver beds to children in our community and partner with such a meaningful organization.” said Adam Bartoszek, Director of VolunteerWNY. “It was wonderful to finally team up! The kids loved their beds! It brought such big smiles to their faces. Mission accomplished! Looking forward to working together again very soon.” said Dionne Williamson, President and Founder of UDFL.
