What we do
The ReStitch Sleep System
A single-piece, weather-resistant sleep system designed to help someone rest off the cold, wet ground, with:
- Water-resistant sleeping mat
- Integrated pillow
- Built-in cover (rain/ground moisture protection)
Every component to our Sleep Systems are made of a Poly blend of materials that are either water proof or semi-impermeable.
Why it matters
Why restitch Wabash Valley exists
Every day, clean operating room instrument wraps are discarded after a single use. At the same time, people in our community sleep outside in the cold and rain. ReStitch connects those two realities—reducing medical waste while creating practical, dignified protection for nights outdoors.
- ♻️ Waste reduced: clean wraps diverted from landfill/incineration
- 🧵 Community-powered: volunteers sew, assemble, and pack systems
- 🤍 Immediate dignity: warmth and protection delivered directly to those in need
How it works
Supporting ReStitch Wabash Valley Means Supporting Your Community
How it works
- Collect clean instrument wraps and grocery bags before they’re discarded
- Prepare and sort materials for safe reuse
- Sew & assemble sleep systems and comfort mats with volunteers
- Distribute through shelters, outreach teams, and partner organizations.
We cannot do this without support from the community
Invest in ReStitch Wabash Valley
We’re raising startup funds to purchase sewing machines, durable sewing needles, thread, basic production supplies, and to build looms for more PLARN mat production. Your support puts real gear in place so we can build and distribute systems.
Nonprofit Organization
ReStitch Wabash Valley is an Indiana Nonprofit corporation with a federally recognized
501(c)(3) determination.
Our EIN for charitable donations is 41-3710795
Our Partners
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Our Team
Mandi-Co-Founder/Vice Chair
Chris-Co-Founder/Board chair
Chris-Co-Founder/Board chair
Amanda is a senior living professional with over 15 years of experience in sales, community engagement, and resident advocacy. She is deeply passionate about compassionate, people-centered solutions and believes small, intentional actions can create meaningful change. At ReStitch, she helps transform empathy into structure—bridging gaps between volunteers, resources, and those in need.
Chris-Co-Founder/Board chair
Chris-Co-Founder/Board chair
Chris-Co-Founder/Board chair
Chris is a Surgical First Assistant, with 20+ years operating room experience. Through his work in the OR, Chris witnessed the staggering amount of clean medical materials discarded daily. ReStitch was born from his belief that thoughtful action, rooted in compassion and practicality-can make a real, life-saving difference for people experiencing homelessness.
Justin-Treasurer
Chris-Co-Founder/Board chair
Justin-Treasurer
Justin has served families across the Wabash Valley in the mortgage industry since 2005. Building his career on trust, accessibility, and exceptional service. At ReStitch, Justin bring his leadership, business experience, and hear for service to help expand the organization's impact on individuals experiencing homelessness.
We'd love to hear from you
Let our team know if there's anything you'd like to help with. We always need volunteers. Do you have suggestions? Or maybe a story of how our sleep systems have helped you or someone you know? Click the button below. We want to hear from you.
ReStitch Wabash Valley