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History
Beds for Kids
Theory of Change
Social Service Providers
Retailers, Manufacturers & Health Care Providers
Community Groups & Individuals
Volunteers
Program Recipients
Financials
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Many organizations in the Philadelphia area help low-income families obtain a nd
retain housing, but few help them turn their housing into functional homes. One
House at a Time (OHAAT) fills this need by providing families with the necessities of a
healthy home environment. Its current focus is a program called Beds for Kids, which
provides beds, bedding and bedtime items for children who are sleeping on the floor,
on a sofa or crowded into a bed with family members.
Above lef: Program r
Above rJarrett
Below lef: Volunteer Emily Jeskewith a program recipient
Below right: OHAATs 15-oot box truckmaking deliveries in Philadelphia
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One House at a Time (OHAAT) was
founded in 1998 as a social ministry
of Upper Dublin Lutheran Church, a
mission-driven congregation located in
the suburbs of Philadelphia. Two indus-
trious women equipped with a station
wagon collected gently-used furniture and
delivered it piecemeal to local re victims
referred by the American Red Cross. By
2001, their ad hoc furniture bank was in-
corporated and given 501(c)(3) nonprot
status. They also purchased a 15-foot
box truck to facilitate transportation.
OHAAT slowly grew its operations,
bringing on new partnerssocial service
agencies, volunteer organizations, and
nancial supporters. In 2005 Gloria Dei
Church in Huntingdon Valley became
a major supporter, providing an inux
of volunteers and 1,600 SF of donated
storage space. By 2010 OHAAT was
furnishing the empty homes of over 250
low income families each year. Through a
supplementary program called Beds for
Kids, OHAAT was also providing beds for
over 350 children each year.
In 2011 OHAATs Board of Directors
decided to phase out its furniture bank
and focus all efforts on the Beds for Kids
program. With this shift in focus, OHAAT
was able to increase both the breadth and
the depth of the Beds for Kids Program,
while ensuring a quality service and in-
creasing organizational sustainability.
History
Since 2011, OHAAT has focused its efforts
on a program called Beds for Kids, which
provides proper bedding for children and
youth who are sleeping on the oor, on
a sofa, or crowded into a bed with family
members. The mission of the Beds
for Kids program is to help children
and youth get sufcient and quality
sleep by providing beds, bedding,
and tools that encourage healthybedtime habits.
In order to qualify for the program,
recipients must be two to twenty years old
and reside in a household whose income
is at or below the poverty threshold (for a
family of four, this is $1,963 per month).
Since the program began in 2000,
OHAAT has helped over 3,800 children
and youth get they sleep they need to
wake up healthy and ready to learn.
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Beds for Kids Program GrowthChildren and Youth Served by Year
6
302 served in 2007
351 served in 2010
3,800+
children and
served since100
2000
Year
2004 201
200
300
400
500
600
2002 2006 2008
Childrena
ndY
outhS
erved
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so that childrereceive the itemthey need to get
sufficient andquality sleep, at
no cost to theirfamilies anddelivered directl
to their homes.
help OHAAT obtain quality beds, beddingand bedtime items at minimum cost
connect OHAAT with children who area good fit for the Beds for Kids program
donate bedding and bedtime items tothe Beds for Kids program
sort, clean and package bedding andbedtime items; help make deliveries
Retailers,
Manufacturers,
& Health Care
Providers
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THEORYOF CHANGEThe Who, Howand Whyof the Beds for Kids Program
Social
Service
Providers
Community
Groups &
Individuals
Volunteers
The success of OHAATs Beds for Kids program depends on many partners: social service providers; retailers, manufacturers
and health care providers; community groups and individuals; and volunteers. Each group plays an integral role in fullling the
mission of the Beds for Kids program and providing children with the items they need to get sufficient and quality sleep, at no
cost to their families and delivered directly to their homes.
Social service providersconnect OHAAT with children who are a good t for the Beds for Kids program.
Retailers, manufacturers and health care providershelp OHAAT obtain quality beds, bedding and bedtime items
(e.g. books, stuffed animals and toothbrushes) at minimum cost.
Community organizations and individualsdonate bedding and bedtime items.
Volunteerssort, clean and package bedding and bedtime items. They also help with deliveries.
Together, these generous partners helped OHAAT expand its Beds for Kids program and reach 613 children and youth in 2013.
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In 2013 the Beds for Kids program served
613 children and youth who were referred
by social service providers that help
families struggling with issues such as
homelessness, domestic violence, unem-
ployment, illness, and disability. Social
workers and case managers from these
The mission of Valley Youth House (VYH)
is to provide prevention and intervention
services, counseling, life skills and behav-
ioral health services to abused, neglected,
and homeless youth and their families.
Their programs foster positive growth en-
abling at risk youth and their families to
become healthy, productive, responsible
members of the community.
In 2013 OHAAT served 38 youth referred
by VYH. Many were part of VYHs Achiev-
ing Independence Center (AIC), a collab-
orative project sponsored by the Philadel-
phia Department of Human Services for
young adults transitioning from the foster
care system to independent adulthood.
Each youth is assigned a coach and has
access to comprehensive support services,
including housing assistance. Youth who
are moving into their own housing for the
rst time often bring little to no furniture.
AIC Coaches and Life Skill
from VYH supportive hous
refer these youth and their
OHAAT for beds and bedd
For more information abo
House and their program
the web at www.valleyyo
www.vyhphila.org.
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
Valley Youth House
Below lef: Supporters rom Valley YouthHouses Achieving Independence Center,Tiffany Thornton and Dwane Budheah
referral partners ensure that program
recipients meet eligibility requirements
by conducting interviews and home visits.
Their tireless efforts ensure that OHAAT
reaches children and youth who are in
need of a good nights sleep.
Above risitting o
Location of 2013 Partnering Social Service ProvidersNumber of Providers by Zip Code
PhiladelphiaCounty
MontgomeryCounty
Bucks County
2013
Partnering
Social Service
Agencies
Abramson Cancer Center of PennMedicineActionAIDSAlpha Pregnancy ServicesBAYADA PediatricsBEBASHI Transition to HopeBerks Community Action ProgramCatholic Social ServicesCentral MH/MR CenterChildrens Hospital of PhiladelphiaChosen 300 MinistriesEaster Seals of Southeastern PennsylvaniaFaith In God Family Restoration CorporationFamilies Forward PhiladelphiaFamily Student Resource Center at UniversalFamily Support ServicesGermantown Avenue Crisis MinistryGrands As Parents, Inc.Health Federation of PhiladelphiaIntercultural Family Services, Inc.JEVS Human Services
Juvenile Justice CenterKenCrest ServicesLaurel HouseLutheran Children and Family ServiceLutheran Settlement HouseMontgomery County Department of
Economic and Workforce DevelopmentMontgomery County Office of Children and YouthNorthwestern Human ServicesPA ELKS Home Service ProgramPhiladelphia Access CenterPhiladelphia Housing AuthoritySt. Christophers HospitalThe Salvation ArmyTurning Points for ChildrenU.S. Department of Veterans AffairsValley Youth HouseWomen Against AbuseYouth Service, Inc.
Social
Service
Providers
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OHAAT partners with various retailers,
manufacturers and health care providers
in order to keep material costs as low as
possible. In 2013 OHAAT provided beds,
bedding and bedtime items valued at over
$828K, yet its material costs were less
Retailers,
Manufacturers,
& Health Care
Providers
Whats included in a
complete bedding package?
ohaat.org
Doc Breslers Cavity Busters is a pedi-
atric dentist with seven local ofces,
including four in Philadelphia. They are
an ideal partner for OHAAT because the
population they serve includes the same
low-income population that OHAAT
serves. They accept goverment sponsored
insurance plans like Medicaid and CHIP,
and they can cater to children with special
needs. With their help, OHAAT is encour-
aging children to make toothbrushing
part of their bedtime routine. Beginning
in May of 2013, Doc Breslers Cavity Bust-
ers started donating goody bags for every
child in the Beds for Kids program. Each
goody bag contains a toothbrush, infor-
mation about keeping a healthy smile,
and resources where parents can learn
more or get help. This donation is part of
Doc Breslers Cavity Busters Community
Outreach Program, which aims to
empower children, parents
to help keep childrens smi
a lifetime.
For more information abo
Breslers Cavity Busters a
munity Outreach Program
the web at www.cavitybu
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
Doc Breslers Cavity Busters
Pillow Blanket
Sheet set
Frame
Tempur-pedic mattress
with cloth cover
FoundationSeveral books
Stuffed animal
Toothbrush and info about
keeping a healthy smile
than $70K. This is in great part due to
partnerships with Tempur-pedic (via
Good360), Reliance Bedding Corporation,
the Kohls in Center Square, and Doc
Breslers Cavity Busters.
Below right: A shipment o 140Tempur-pedic mattresses arriv-
ing at OHAATs storage acility
Below lef: Supporters rom DocBreslers Cavity Busters, JeanaDilacqua and Bridget Donnelly
Above right: Program reery afer each child pic
stuffed animal and
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Community
Groups &
Individuals
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OHAAT receives donations of new and
gently-used bedding and bedtime items
from individuals and community groups.
Several partner churches collect linens
year round, and local businesses, like Fox
Chase Bank and Starbucks, host sheet and
blanket drives. OHAAT also works with
ohaat.org
Several years ago, a group of women
from the Gloria Dei Church Dorcas Circle
began sewing pillowcases for children
in the Beds for Kids programand not
just ordinary pillowcases, but ones made
from colorful fabric with fun patterns and
themes. At each delivery, volunteers bring
a basket full of these pillowcases into the
home for all of the children to look
through. There are pillowcases with ow-ers and lace trim, sport-themed pillowcas-
es, pillowcases with airplanes, butteries,
and even cupcakes. There are so many dif-
ferent kinds that the children usually have
a hard time deciding which one to chose.
But when they do, their smiles conrm
that its something special.
In 2013 the Dorcas Circle donated over
600 pillowcases to the Beds for Kids pro-
gram. Most were made by Dorcas Circle
members, but some came
far as Arizona and Californ
If you or anyone you know
and would like to help sew
call 215-346-6427 or send
[email protected]. Kits of fa
ing instructions are availa
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
Gloria Dei Church Dorcas Circle
Below right: No-sew blankets madeby the Womens Group at Jarrettown
United Methodist Church
socially-minded high school students who
collect donations as community service
projects. Supporters who enjoy sewing
and crafts host events to make pillowcas-
es, quilts and no-sew eece blankets and
T-shirt pillows.
Below lef: Supporters, Jim Ravinaand Joanne Quinn
Above lef: Membat Gloria Dei Chu
Above right: Pthe Dorcas C
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71 44
68 31
37 36
Volunteers
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OHAAT was founded as and continues
to be a volunteer-driven organization. In
2013, 115 volunteers donated a total of
1,155 hours supporting the Beds for Kids
program. Over 89 hours were spent un-
loading shipments of mattresses, founda-
tion and frames; 128 hours were spent
ohaat.org
Below right: Delivery volunteers orOHAATs annual Beds or Kids
Christmas deliveries
sorting and packaging donated bedding
and bedtime items; and the remaining
938 hours went to making bed deliveries.
Throughout the year, volunteers traveled
over 2,237 miles, making deliveries to 285
homes located in and around the Phila-
delphia area.Below lef: Volunteers rom UpperDublin Lutheran Church, Barry Muthand Emily Jeske
Above right: VJoAnne Monah
through bedd
200-Bed Delivery Club Members
Volunteers who helped to deliver morethantwo-hundredbeds in 2013
Ken Barber Rich Sedmak Dave Miller
100-Bed Delivery Club Members
Volunteers who helped to deliver morethanone-hundredbeds in 2013
Dave Barber Emily Jeske
50-Bed Delivery Club Members
Volunteers who helped to deliver morethanify beds in 2013
Chris Hearn Glenn Moore JoAnne Monahan Keith Nelson John Monahan
2013
Standout
Volunteers
Volunteer Truck Drivers
Volunteers who droveOHAATs ifeen-ootboxtruck to deliveries in 2013
Dave Barber Ken Barber Bob Ewart Stan Hamilton Pete Lafferty Mike McKale John Monahan Rich Sedmak Mike Servey
Top Volunteer Organizations
Gloria Dei Church Jarrettown United Methodist Church Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill Upper Dublin Lutheran Church
* These numbers do not include individuals that donated their time makingblankets, quilts, pillows and pillowcases for the Beds for Kids program.
Volunteer GrowthNumber of Volunteers by Year*
2013
2012
2011
0 20 40 60 80 100
One-timeRepeat volunteers
11% Sorting128 hoursdonated during24 sorting events
8% Unloading89 hours donatedduring 20 unload-
ing events 81%
81% Deliveries938 hoursdonated during61 delivery events
Hours Donated in 2013Hours Donated by Event Type*
1,155 HoursDonated in 2013
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100% of households below the poverty threshold
31% 2-6 yrs.
52% male 48% female
31% 12-20 yrs.38% 7-11 yrs.
In 2013 the Beds for Kids program served 613 children
and youth, surpassing OHAATs goal by 63. OHAAT
also expanded the program to include supplemental
items that encourage healthy bedtime habitsage-ap-
propriate books, stuffed animals and toothbrushes.
Program Recipients
OHAAT generated $140,267 of revenue in
2013. Of this, 15 percent came from orga-
nizations and businesses, 19 percent came
from individuals, 14 percent came from
donated occupancy (storage space). Char-
itable foundations provided 24 percent,
and partners that were able to reimburse
OHAAT for the cost of serving their cli-
ents provided 28 percent.
About 85 percent of OHAATs $134,381
in expenses went directly to the Beds for
Kids program, 8 percent went to adminis-
tration, and 7 percent went to fundraising.
OHAAT is able to provide signicant
value with minimum expenses because of
generous volunteers and in-kind donors.
In 2013 OHAAT provided over $828K
of goods and services with only $134K of
expenses.
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Financials
Program Reach in 2013Number of Children Served by Zip Code
Gender
Age
Income
613 TotalRecipients
in 2013
Program Recipient Demographics
2013 Value ProvidedValue of Goods and Services Provided in 2013
AverageValue
$1,270$50$35
$8$10
$3$2$1$1
$50
NumberProvided
613544261613613261468468468285
TotalValue
$778,510$27,200
$9,135$4,904$6,130
$783$936$468$468
$14,250
$828,534
MattressFoundationFrameSheet setBlanketPillowBook packStuffed animalToothbrushDelivery
2013 RevenueRevenue by Type
20Exp
28% Beds for KidsReimbursements
14% In Kind
15% Organizationsand Businesses
24% Foundations
19% Individuals
$140,267
85% Program
7% Fundraising
8% Administration
2013 LevExpenses v
E xpen ses
$134,381
100K
200K
300K
400K
500K
600K
700K
800K
900K
Above lef and right: Program recipients
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One House at at Time (OHAAT)411 Susquehanna RoadAmbler, PA 19002
215-346-6427
2013 Organization Leadership
Becky Sedmak, Executive Director
Ken Barber, Chairman of the Board
Mike McKale, Treasurer
Emily Jeske, Secretary
Kirsten Sebright
Rich Sedmak
Brad Pennington
Lewis Williams