St. Vincent de Paul District of Marinette now has grant funding to provide mattresses for those in the community who cannot afford one.
Thanks to the help of a grant from the Marinette and Menominee Area Community Foundation, St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) can continue to give mattresses to those who qualify for a free bed due to income limitations.
This program came to be due to many SVdP volunteers realizing that, even if a 50% discount on mattresses was provided to Friends in Need, many were going unclaimed due to inability to pay — leaving community members both young and old sleeping on couches or beds that are unhygienic.
Mattresses are available for individuals living in Menominee, Marinette County or Oconto County. Those interested in learning more about SVdP’s free mattress program for those in need, please contact the local SVdP Help Line which can be found at svdpmarinette.com/helplines.
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