Tru Plumbing and Gas Launches Monthly 'Making Waves' Charitable Initiative with $1,500 Donation to A Bed 4 Me Foundation

Tru Plumbing and Gas has launched its Making Waves charitable giving program with a $1,500 donation to A Bed 4 Me Foundation. The monthly initiative directs $10 from every completed service call to a selected local nonprofit organization making a difference in the community. During July, the program's inaugural month, the company completed 150 plumbing service calls, generating the initial donation amount.

Cody Kearns, CEO of Tru Plumbing and Gas, stated that launching Making Waves with A Bed 4 Me Foundation represented an ideal beginning for the program. The foundation's mission to provide beds for children resonated personally with Kearns, who expressed gratitude for their partnership as the first charity of the month. The company aims to create significant community impact through consistent, incremental contributions over time.

Diane Freeman, Executive Director of A Bed 4 Me Foundation, emphasized that the support will produce lasting effects for children in Okaloosa and Walton counties. The donation means more children will have beds of their own, addressing a fundamental need that many families struggle to meet. This type of support helps raise awareness about the importance of safe, comfortable sleeping arrangements for every child's development and well-being.

A Bed 4 Me Foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to ensuring children have proper sleeping arrangements by providing bedding kits at no cost to qualified families throughout Okaloosa and Walton counties. Volunteers have encountered children sleeping on floors, couches, or sharing beds with multiple family members. Adequate sleep proves crucial for children's health, self-esteem development, and academic performance, making this initiative particularly impactful for vulnerable populations.

Tru Plumbing and Gas serves as a full-service plumbing company based in Niceville, Florida, providing services to Okaloosa, Walton, and Santa Rosa counties. The company offers plumbing for new construction and remodeling projects, gas line repair and installation services, and 24/7 emergency response capabilities. Founded in 2020 by Cody Kearns, the organization maintains strong community involvement through charitable giving programs, an annual free fall festival called Trufest, and partnerships with Okaloosa County CTE, the Building Industry Association of Okaloosa-Walton Counties, and Future Builders of America.

The Making Waves initiative demonstrates how local businesses can implement sustainable charitable models that directly tie community support to business operations. By allocating a portion of each service call revenue to nonprofit organizations, companies like Tru Plumbing and Gas create ongoing funding streams for vital community services while engaging customers in philanthropic efforts. This approach may inspire other businesses to develop similar programs, potentially multiplying positive impacts across multiple sectors and communities.

For families struggling with basic needs like bedding, initiatives like Making Waves provide essential support that addresses immediate physical requirements while contributing to children's long-term development. Proper sleep environments contribute significantly to cognitive function, emotional regulation, and overall health outcomes, making this type of support particularly valuable for low-income households. The program's structure ensures continued support for various community organizations as different nonprofits are selected monthly, distributing benefits across multiple causes and needs throughout the service area.