Topeka kids receive new beds, other items

TOPEKA (KSNT) — Some kids in the Capital City are going to sleep soundly Thursday night.

At Ross Elementary School on April 24, Impact Topeka gave away free beds, pajama sets, stuffed animals, new shoes and a hot meal.

"We come in to the schools, we talk to the kids about the importance of getting a good night's sleep," Impact Topeka co-founder Lauren Ewald said. "We do surveys and work with the schools to determine kiddos that are in need of a bed at home."

During this year's Rest for Success bed drive, Impact Topeka gave 100 beds to students from five schools in the area.

Nick Gardner, the principal at Ross Elementary, told 27 News it was a great night to see the students, their families and the gratitude on their faces.

"For a school, it really takes our whole community coming together," Gardner said. "And I think our students and our staff outside helping them, knowing that we have their back and we're here for them in all different circumstances. And we just truly appreciate their support and the community support along the way."

Impact Topeka's mission focuses on kids serving kids, and on Thursday evening, some children stepped up to help their peers.

"It feels really good because you get to help all kids who need it," Kennison Fink told 27 News.

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