Build-a-Bed

For many children, moving into a bed of their own is a mark of maturity. After years of sleeping in a crib or sharing a room with their parents, they suddenly have their own cozy space for restful sleeping, daydreaming, reading, doing their homework when they are older, or just enjoying some quiet alone time. Even in a shared room, one’s own bed is an important asset. But not all children – especially those living in poverty – have that luxury. We partner with Southern Indiana schools in hopes of providing bed frames, mattresses, sheets, blankets, pillows, and laundry bags to children that need them. We know that a good night’s sleep is important to a child’s academic success. Adverse effects caused by lack of sleep can include aggressive behavior and bullying, poor grades, short attention span, and disruptions in cognitive and linguistic function. Something as simple as providing children with their own place to rest, however, can improve overall performance in school. Getting enough sleep can support more creativity, enhance mood, fight sickness, and positively impact overall health.

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Inside Build-A-Bed 2026

Thank you to every volunteer, sponsor, and staff member who helped make this year’s Build-A-Bed a success! We built more than 100 beds that were delivered to children in six school districts across Clark, Floyd, and Harrison counties in southern Indiana.

Partner Schools

Charlestown Elementary	Charlestown Middle School	Corydon Elementary	Fairmont Elementary
Floyds Knobs Elementary	Frankin Square Elementary	Grant Line Elementary	Green Valley Elementary
Havelwood Middle School	Heith-Washingtonn Elementary	Highland Hills Middle School	Jonathan Jennings Elementary
Morgan Elementary	Mt. Tabor Elementary School	N. Harrison Elementary	New Middletown Elementary
New Washington Elementary, Middle and High Schools	Northaven Elementary	Parkview Middle School	Parkwood Elementary
Prosser Career Education Center	River Valley Middle School	S. Central Elementary	S. Ellen Jones Elementary
Scribner Middle School	Slate Run Elementary	Thomas Jefferson Elementary	Utica Elementary
Wilson Elementary

In The News

(2.7.26) Volunteers build 100 beds for southern Indiana kids, boosting learning through better sleep

– WHAS
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(2.8.26) More than 100 beds build for kids during Build-A-Bed event in New Albany

– WLKY
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(2.10.25) Volunteers come together for Build-a-Bed at Prosser

-News & Tribune
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(2.8.25) Metro United Way hosts Build-a-Bed event for students in Southern Indiana

-WLKY
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(2.8.25) Volunteers build beds for Southern Indiana kids in need

-WAVE3
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(2.8.25) Metro United Way provides 175 beds to southern Indiana children in need

-WDRB
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Southern Indiana volunteers build more than 200 beds for local students

-WLKY
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Metro United Way builds beds for kids

-WAVE
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Metro United Way, Prosser build beds for kids in southern Indiana

-WLKY
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150 volunteers help put together over 200 beds for those in need in southern Indiana

-WDRB
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Inside Build-A-Bed 2026

Partner Schools

In The News

(2.7.26) Volunteers build 100 beds for southern Indiana kids, boosting learning through better sleep

(2.8.26) More than 100 beds build for kids during Build-A-Bed event in New Albany

(2.10.25) Volunteers come together for Build-a-Bed at Prosser

(2.8.25) Metro United Way hosts Build-a-Bed event for students in Southern Indiana

(2.8.25) Volunteers build beds for Southern Indiana kids in need

(2.8.25) Metro United Way provides 175 beds to southern Indiana children in need

Southern Indiana volunteers build more than 200 beds for local students

Metro United Way builds beds for kids

Metro United Way, Prosser build beds for kids in southern Indiana

150 volunteers help put together over 200 beds for those in need in southern Indiana

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