Hope to Dream

This August, 75 children will receive a new bed of their own, thanks to Morris Home Furniture, Ashley, St. Vincent de Paul-Cincinnati, and WCPO Channel 9. Join us as we raise funding to provide even more beds to our neighbors in need in Greater Cincinnati!

$175 provides a bed to a neighbor in need

Hope to Dream 2022

J.R. Foster, the managing partner and president of Robert Louis Group, is photographed in their Walnut Hills office on Monday, August 15, 2022. The Robert Louis Group is one of the region’s largest commercial real estate firms. Photo by Leigh Taylor

St. Vincent de Paul receives many requests for help from parents who cannot afford beds for their children; their kids may be sleeping on an air mattress, a couch or even on the floor.

Each summer, Morris Furniture, Ashley, St. Vincent de Paul and WCPO Channel 9 have partner to help address the need for beds in Greater Cincinnati and ensure local children have a safe, comfortable place to sleep each night.

J.R. Foster, the managing partner and president of Robert Louis Group, is photographed in their Walnut Hills office on Monday, August 15, 2022. The Robert Louis Group is one of the region’s largest commercial real estate firms. Photo by Leigh Taylor

This year, Hope to Dream will surprise 75 local children with a bed of their own. In addition to the twin bed set, children also receive other items like stuffed animals, gift cards, back to school supplies and personal care items donated from event partners.  This event includes games for the kids and their families, all leading up to a big reveal of the beds. Volunteers then follow families home to help deliver the beds.

How You Can Help

On August 23, WCPO will host a phone-a-thon to help increase awareness and raise the funds needed to provide more beds for neighbors in need.  A donation of just $175 can provide a bed, complete with box springs, frame and mattress.  During the telethon, viewers can call 513-719-4929 to provide a bed to a child who needs one. You may also visit our donation page here to make a donation.