The “Ron & Don” show have made careers out of giving back to those who protect us while we sleep. The KIRO Radio hosts partnered Saturday with law enforcement and others to help the other side — the kids who have no bed to start with. Ron and Don joined with the Seattle Police Department, plus the Seattle Police Foundation and Sleep Train, to provide more than 300 beds to children in need through the “Beds for Kids Project.” The project was created in 2014 by Seattle Police Officers Jeremy Wade and Ryan Gallagher after the pair responded to a 911 call where they discovered two young girls had been sleeping on the floor of their home. They later returned to that same home with brand new beds, both purchased from their own pockets. The original 2016 goal of 150 beds doubled in size with the help of a $15,000 donation from Bellevue-based company OfferUp. Ron Upshaw and Don O’Neill have advocated for the project since its inception in 2014. “Think about a kid who is 6 or 7 years old, never sleeping in a bed,” Upshaw said.
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Mattresses, Box Springs & Bed Frames (good condition – NO stains or tears; twin, double/full, & queen sizes ONLY) Dressers & Chest of Drawers Coffee Tables & Occasional Tables Couches & Futons with Frames (see below for restrictions) Armchairs, Easy Chairs, Recliner Chairs Dining Tables & Chairs Kitchen Tables & Chairs Small Desks (48’X 24’ or smaller) Bed sheets, blankets, & bed pillows (no stains or tears) Bath towels, hand towels, washcloths, bathmats, shower curtains Kitchen towels, dishcloths, tablecloths, potholders, place mats, napkins T.V.s (30” diagonally or smaller), VHS players, DVD players Rugs(6′ x 8’ & smaller) Clocks, clock radios & alarm clocks Vacuum cleaners & bags Any item with stains, tears, broken or missing pieces, or that is not operational Armoires, cabinets, or wardrobes over 6’ tall or 4’ wide Baby furniture or equipment Building materials or supplies, including carpet remnants
Computers or computer equipment Couches longer than 7′ Desks larger than 4’ from side to side and 2’ from front to back Futon mattresses without frame OR futon frames without mattresses Glass top tables more than 4’ across Hide-a-bed or recliner couches King-size mattress, box springs, bed frames Platform or Loft beds Waterbeds or waterbed frames Office furniture or equipment of any kind Outdoor furniture (except wicker that can be used indoors) Seasonal Decorations (Christmas, Halloween, etc) Toys or Stuffed Animals TVs larger than 30’ diagonally across the screen Other Ways to Contribute Make a financial gift to The Sharehouse. It costs $375 to provide the minimum items writing assignments needed to set up each new household. It costs an average of $500 a day to run our truck to pick up items.To make a one-time or recurring donation online, click here. Note: In order for The Sharehouse to receive your donation, please type The Sharehouse in the comments area of the YWCA Seattle |