Cottage Grove Nonprofit Distributes Convertible Beds to Homeless

Beds of Faith founder Delilah Fisher aims to provide dignity and comfort to those living on the streets.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 3:07am by

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a single, iconic convertible bed object repeated in a tight grid pattern, capturing the everyday design of a practical homeless aid item through a modern pop art lens.A community-driven nonprofit's efforts to provide convertible beds to the homeless population reflect a grassroots approach to restoring dignity and comfort.Eugene Today

A nonprofit in Cottage Grove, Oregon called Beds of Faith has distributed 10 convertible beds to people experiencing homelessness in the area. The organization's founder, Delilah Fisher, was inspired to take action after losing loved ones who passed away on the streets during extreme weather conditions. Each bed costs $81 to make and is designed to provide comfort and dignity to those sleeping on the ground.

Why it matters

Homelessness is a major issue in Oregon, with an estimated 27,000 people living on the streets statewide. Initiatives like Beds of Faith aim to address the basic needs of the unhoused population and restore a sense of pride and humanity.

The details

Beds of Faith is a nonprofit based in Cottage Grove that focuses on providing convertible beds to people experiencing homelessness. The beds are designed to keep individuals off the ground and provide a more comfortable sleeping surface. Delilah Fisher, the founder of Beds of Faith, was inspired to start the organization after losing loved ones who passed away on the streets during extreme weather conditions.

  • Last week, Beds of Faith distributed 10 beds to those in need.
  • The nonprofit was founded after Fisher lost loved ones who passed away on the streets.

The players

Delilah Fisher

The founder of Beds of Faith, a nonprofit in Cottage Grove, Oregon that distributes convertible beds to people experiencing homelessness.

Ken Caven

A Cottage Grove resident who received one of the convertible beds from Beds of Faith.

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What they’re saying

“Keeping someone off the ground, it gives them so much more pride and dignity to themselves.”

— Delilah Fisher, Founder, Beds of Faith

“I had no idea what that thing was. She comes carrying it up and she says, 'This is for you,' and I was shocked.”

— Ken Caven, Cottage Grove resident

What’s next

Delilah Fisher hopes to expand the Beds of Faith operation across the Pacific Northwest to reach more people experiencing homelessness.

The takeaway

Initiatives like Beds of Faith demonstrate the power of community-driven solutions to address the complex issue of homelessness. By providing basic necessities like comfortable sleeping surfaces, organizations can restore dignity and hope to those in need.