An Optimistic Approach to Bed Bugs – A Solid Solution by Paul Keller
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ith recent events, we have many needy families in the country. There are a multitude of organizations supporting needy people with food, clothing, household goods, and furniture. One problem area is providing bedding and fabric furniture due to the risk of bed bugs. Many people throw away good bedding because many charitable organizations do not take them. Additionally, many families in need pass on bedding and furniture for fear of bedbugs. Partnership 4 Hope, with the assistance of the Omaha Home for Boys, the 16 • Optimist
Miracle Hills Optimist Club, and many volunteers, have built a bed bug chamber to sanitize beds and furniture prior to distribution. This article is designed to provide a general overview of the development and processing of the chamber. As general background, Partnership 4 Hope is an Omaha based charity that provides a full range of assistance to young adults who are former foster youth. This is done in part through the assistance of the Omaha Home For Boys. Miracle Hills Optimist
