Homeless Sleep on Real Beds in Empty Parking Garage Thanks to Safe Overnight Shelter Program

Homeless Sleep on Real Beds in Empty Parking Garage Thanks to Safe Overnight Shelter Program
Photo courtesy of Beddown
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The homeless find themselves out on the streets for various reasons, ranging from medical bankruptcy to drug addiction. One of the numerous hardships associated with that is never being able to get a good night’s sleep. It may be from the cold, fear of having one’s possessions stolen or being attacked, or it may be from lack of a comfortable bed.

Public shelters are an option, but they can often be dangerous and overcrowded. That’s why a Brisbane, Australia, charity called Beddown decided to try an entirely new model.