Sleep In Heavenly Peace Inc
About Sleep In Heavenly Peace Inc
Sleep in Heavenly Peace makes a very specific kind of help: a fully furnished bed, built by volunteers and delivered to a child who needs one. That matters because a bed is not a small thing, it is where a kid gets to rest, read, and start the next day with their own space. In 2024, volunteers helped build 76,829 beds and delivered 75,940 more, reaching children in over 19,000 families.
SHP stays focused on one concrete need, a real bed, not just bedding or a piece of furniture. Its local chapter model also gives people a straightforward way to show up, build, and deliver close to home, while national service days and disaster relief extend that help when families need it most.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Build and deliver handmade beds
Local chapters recruit volunteers to build, assemble, and deliver free, fully furnished bunk beds to children in need.
Bunks Across America
National Day of Service held annually in September that unites communities in building beds for kids.
Pajamas Across America
Annual Giving Tuesday fundraising campaign that raises funds for kids in need.
Quilts Across America
Annual Giving Tuesday fundraising campaign that raises funds for kids in need.
Deliveries Across America
Year-ending Day of Service during the holidays that unites volunteers in delivering beds to children in need.
Bunkhead Club
Monthly giving program for donors who give $20 or more each month for a year, equal to the cost of a new SHP bed complete with bedding, a pillow, and a twin mattress.
Disaster Relief Program
Assists families who have lost beds due to disasters with fundraising, building, and delivery of replacement beds.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
Provide handmade, fully furnished beds to children in need.
Who they serve
Children and families in need, especially children without a bed of their own and families affected by disasters.
Their impact
- In 2024, 96,281 community volunteers helped build 76,829 beds.
- In 2024, 75,940 beds were delivered.
- In 2024, children in over 19,000 families got off the floor and into beds of their own.
- The homepage reports 1,427,963 hours volunteered.
How your donation helps
- Raw materials for handmade bunk beds
- Mattresses, pillows, and bedding
- Local chapter bed builds and deliveries
- Replacement beds for families affected by disasters
- Recurring bed sponsorships through the Bunkhead Club
Our story
Sleep in Heavenly Peace started in Twin Falls, Idaho in 2013 with a bed build for one family. A Facebook post brought in volunteers, the work began in a garage at Christmas time, and what started small grew into a chapter network that later expanded to Canada in 2019.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Sleep In Heavenly Peace Inc’s services.
Children and families in need can apply through a local SHP chapter. For disaster-related needs, applicants can use the Disaster Relief Program page at shpbeds.org/DRP.
Stories
The people behind the work.
In their words
NO KID SLEEPS ON THE FLOOR IN OUR TOWN!
It was about so much more than the bed.
I really felt this opportunity was put in front of me for a reason.
Those kids’ faces. From when we went on our first delivery at training to any delivery we do today, to see those faces light up when they see their new bed. Priceless.
Events
Build Days
ongoingCommunity volunteers build handmade bunk beds for children in need, often with family, team, and business participation.
Bunks Across America
annual in SeptemberNational Day of Service that brings communities together to build beds for kids.
Pajamas Across America
annualGiving Tuesday fundraising campaign that supports kids in need.
Deliveries Across America
annual during the holidaysHoliday season Day of Service focused on delivering beds to children in need.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Sleep In Heavenly Peace Inc has shared.
Current needs
- Volunteers for Build Days
- Sponsors for local build days
- Donations to support beds, bedding, and mattress packages for children in need
Volunteer opportunities
- Help build beds on Build Days
- Join bed delivery teams
- Participate in Bunks Across America
- Volunteer for Disaster Relief Program build and delivery efforts
Recognition & press
Awards & recognition
- Heather Allen Guardian of the Mission Award, established in 2020
Press & mentions
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
How do children receive a bed?
Families apply through a local SHP chapter, then volunteers build, assemble, and deliver a free, fully furnished bed.
Who can volunteer on a Build Day?
Volunteers age 12 and older can help build, and the process is family friendly.
Do volunteers need woodworking experience?
No. SHP says the process is simple to follow, and experienced volunteers teach each stage of the build.
What do volunteers need to bring to a Build Day?
SHP provides the tools and materials. Volunteers should dress appropriately, wear closed-toed shoes, and bring sunscreen if needed.
How does the Disaster Relief Program help families?
When local chapters cannot provide enough beds after a disaster, the Disaster Relief Program can fundraise, build, and deliver replacement beds.
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