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Out of the landfill, woven into a purpose: Becky's Beds of Bags helps Lincoln's homeless population
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Out of the landfill, woven into a purpose: Becky's Beds of Bags helps Lincoln's homeless population
- Luna Stephens
- Jan 20, 2021
- Jan 20, 2021 Updated May 25, 2021
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Becky Topil makes beds for the homeless out of plastic bags.
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A teenage boy has collected hundreds of crisp (or potato chip) packets to fuse together to create sleeping bags for the homeless. Buzz60’s Chloe Hurst has the story!
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Topil's first 10 beds, which she donated to the People's City Mission.
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Topil includes a mask and "You Matter" card with each bed, as well as a fleece blanket.
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Becky Topil makes beds for the homeless out of plastic bags.
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Topil's first 10 beds, which she donated to the People's City Mission.
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