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193,000 Americans will sleep on our streets TONIGHT^*

They need a durable & reliable
BACKPACK BED.

Have you seen people in Nashville sleeping on the street?

The city of Nashville is NOT planning to open winter shelters in 2019/20

Local advocates estimate there are 20,000 people in Nashville living on the streets, in cars, camps, motels or in shelters.

A 2019 census found 1,401 people in shelters and 585 on the streets of Nashville.

A Nashville nonprofit documented the deaths of 124 homeless people in 2017.

In recent years Nashville homeless encampments have been cleared to make way for development.

It often takes more than two years to find government-subsidized housing in Nashville.

19 million Americans face housing insecurity. source: CDC December 2017.

28 million Americans do not have health insurance. source: CDC December 2017.

1 out of 8 Americans risk homelessness and poor health. source: CDC December 2017.

Backpack Beds SAVE LIVES

Backpack Bed for Homeless partners with homeless services across Nashville distribute our study proven Backpack Beds to street sleeping homeless without shelter.

Lightweight 3KG

Street tough material

Full Body Protection

4 season summer & winter

Fire Retardant

Fabric + Mattress 190cm x 55cm

Water & Wind Proof

Protects against winter chills

Full Body Mosquito Net

Stop bites on hot summer nights

Ergonomic Backpack

Adjustable shoulder & chest straps

Storage Pockets

4 pockets - store over 44lb

Secret lockable pocket

With brass key lock

You can make a difference in Nashville by giving today

Our program is not government funded. However, the sad reality is - the only barrier stopping us from handing more Backpack Beds to folks you see on the street - is your powerful donation.